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People falling victims to diseases ‘environmental in nature’- Hon Fraser
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA has suggested that persons in the Virgin Islands are coming down with deadly diseases that can be traced to the environment.
'Blowtorches' being used to retrieve metals @ Pockwood Pond dumpsite– Hon Penn
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) says authorities have uncovered a metal extraction operation at the Pockwood Pond dumpsite on Tortola, which could be responsible for some of the fires there.
Hon Penn to make 'comprehensive statement' on situation @ Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola VI– Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI), especially those directly affected by the frequent landfill fires at Pockwood Pond, continue to complain about the situation.
‘30% of waste going to Pockwood Pond could be diverted by recycling’- DWM
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to engage in waste reduction and recycling to reduce the garbage stream at Pockwood Pond in the absence of the incinerator which is offline.
$280K contract approved for New Horizon Ferry to barge waste from JvD to Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government moving ahead with its mandate to tackle solid waste buildup across the territory, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved recommendations from the Central Tenders Board (CTB) for New Horizon Ferry Service to barge waste from Jost van Dyke to Tortola for the next 3 years.
‘Elusive scrubber must & will be installed’- Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The incinerator at Pockwood Pond is back in operation after some six weeks of being non-functional and this is expected to reduce the frequent open fires and heavy air pollution.
Vehicle registration will be withheld for persons engaged in illegal dumping- Hon Malone
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands will be reforming the laws to give it 'teeth' in order address issues of illegal and improper dumping, according to Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL).
Incinerator scubber to be mounted during 1st quarter of 2020- Hon Malone
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has said the long awaited scrubber is expected to be mounted at the Pockwood Pond incinerator in the first quarter of this year.
Finally! Pockwood Pond Incinerator up & running
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI – Following statements from Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) that the garbage and fire woes at the Pockwood pond facility in the Virgin Islands (VI) will soon be over, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), has indicated that the facility is now up and running at its optimum.
Incinerator will be ‘fully operational’ in 2 weeks- Premier Fahie
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- Many persons who showed up at the Cappoons Bay Recreation Grounds on Saturday, January 11, 2020 to hear what Premier and Minister of Finance and First District Representative, Hon Andrew A. Fahie had to say about progress and plans in his constituency were no doubt eager to hear when they would be lifted from their discomfort arising from the incinerator at Pockwood Pond being down for more than a year.
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