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Digicel technician Davian L. Watson 'grateful to be alive'

- Said entire Digicel family has showered him with support
Digicel technician, Davian L. Watson, said he is grateful to be alive following an incident on a pole in Romney Park in West End on September 13, 2025. Photo: Davian L. Watson
Digicel technician, Davian L. Watson, recalls struggling until losing consciousness following an incident on a pole in Romney Park on September 13, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
Digicel technician, Davian L. Watson, recalls struggling until losing consciousness following an incident on a pole in Romney Park on September 13, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Digicel technician who was injured while working on a pole in Romney Park, West End, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, has expressed gratitude for surviving the incident.

Speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), Mr Davian L. Watson said, “I am grateful to be alive”. 

The accident, he said, happened quickly, adding, “The only thing I remember, I was struggling until I lost consciousness.”

Derval Stephenson is the ‘man of the moment’

Mr Watson took the opportunity to thank his coworker Derval Stephenson, who came to his aid. 

“He’s the man of the moment. He was the one who took me down from the ladder.”

Other individuals on the scene also assisted. He informed that St Clair Phillips video called a Digicel agent while he was still on the pole, who then reached out to Stephenson, who came to his rescue. Mr King Dillion, he added, helped put him in the truck.

According to Watson, the entire Digicel family has reached out to him, showering him with their support. 

“It’s just pure love.”

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11 Responses to “Digicel technician Davian L. Watson 'grateful to be alive'”

  • Digicel Customer (17/09/2025, 08:24) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just be careful bro.. I am glad you are ok. Was praying for your full recovery.....Give God the praise.
  • BuzzBvi (17/09/2025, 08:27) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great news.
  • Digicel Customer (17/09/2025, 08:30) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please Digicel...you need a more secure method for your technician to perform their duties.....brainstorm ways that they can be more protected. Every time see them on poles my heart skip a beat. They are valuable.. so please...make a difference.
  • lawsuit? (17/09/2025, 08:58) Like (9) Dislike (7) Reply
    when yuh done just drop a lawsuit my boi. can't put a price on life.
    whether yah sue bviec or the phone company just get something for you near death exp
    • look (18/09/2025, 10:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      That's why person's working those kind of jobs should always work in teams for safety reasons, although for financial reasons company's may not like it, we have to look at which is more important staff health or company financial gains.
  • HMMM (17/09/2025, 10:19) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Amen to that.!
  • This (17/09/2025, 12:07) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Need better ppes
  • Labor Code (17/09/2025, 13:10) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Labor code, as amended 2012, requires employers who have 10 or more employees to develop implement worker safety programs. This accident was entirely preventable had there been appropriate safety protocols in place. Let’s hope Digicel evaluates what went wrong and takes the right actions to prevent re-occurrence.
    • @Labor Code (17/09/2025, 14:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      the same digicel that had an occurrence in the past where someone drop off a leader and bust them head cuz them didnt wanna invest in a boom truck to this day? okay.
  • safety first (17/09/2025, 14:22) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dear Digicel,
    Are your linesmen outfitted with helmets, gloves and harnesses for those ladders when working on those poles? Why are you still using ladders instead of basket trucks? Do you (management) pop-up on your linesmen on duty or spot check your linesmaen when they are working on the poles to ensure they are wearing the proper gear?

    Grateful to know the youngman is doing much better.
  • Young concerned citizen (18/09/2025, 09:38) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Phone lines should not be in close proximity to electricity lines period as these linesmen have no control on ensuring their absolute safety from being shocked/electrocuted. They cannot turn off electricity at will. There needs to be standards established on the installation of any lines to ensure the safety of individuals. Future action must be taken to run lines underground in approved pipes as done in Europe to minimise service disruptions. The layering of sand and/or other materials to gain easy access when servicing of lines must be thought on beforehand. OSHA laws and regulations should be observed by every employer and employee.

    I am happy to know that the serviceman is safe.



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