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No more smoke from Pockwood Pond landfill; DWM Director credits several initiatives
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Director of Waste Management Mr Marcus E. Solomon has credited several initiatives implemented by the Department of Waste Management (DWM) for the cessation of smoke coming from the Pockwood Pond Landfill.
Contract awarded; Work begins to remove derelicts from Havers
HAVERS, Tortola, VI- The process to address the issue of derelict vehicles across the territory, including those controversially stored at Havers on Tortola, is underway.
‘I stored derelict vehicles on my property for years without pay'- Ashley Ritter speaks
COX HEATH, Tortola, VI- With all the controversy over the storage of derelict vehicles on Tortola and reports of residents in Havers who are demanding that the derelict vehicles be removed from the new site, one landowner involved is speaking out.
Gov’t finds new site as landlord evicts over cost for derelict vehicles storage
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- It was a few months ago when controversy erupted over a new land lease and cost to store derelict vehicles in Pockwood Pond, on the main Island of Tortola, on land belonging to business tycoon M. Ashley Ritter.
Nearly 50% of waste burned @ Pockwood Pond is compostable- Aragorn A. Dick-Read
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Regenerative organic farmer and Virgin Islander Mr Aragorn A. Dick-Read, who is engaged in sustainable agriculture in the territory, says a large percentage of waste at the Pockwood Pond Incinerator can be used for composting and other agricultural purposes.
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Fixing incinerator by 3rd quarter of 2024 a 'top priority' for Gov't– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On the road to building a more green and sustainable [British] Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says fixing the incinerator at Pockwood Pond remains a top priority for his government.
Heavy rains create havoc on VI roadways
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Flash floods were experienced across the [British] Virgin Islands this afternoon, June 5, 2024, due to a heavy downpour, causing some roads to become impassable.
Person trapped inside overturned vehicle @ Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- One person was reportedly trapped when the vehicle they were in overturned at Pockwood Pond, Tortola this morning, April 28, 2024.
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‘We are not where we used to be’ with Pockwood Pond dumpsite– Hon Wheatley
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Described as a vexing issue that has been in existence for years, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) says significant progress has still been made to the dumpsite at Pockwood Pond and how it was received by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government.
Frustrated resident calls for end to toxic incinerator smoke
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - A resident of the West End Community has registered a desperate plea to the Government of the Virgin Islands for an update regarding the Pockwood Pond incinerator and the continuous toxic smoke emanating from the facility.
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