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Gov’t finds new site as landlord evicts over cost for derelict vehicles storage

The Department of Waste Management has started removing the derelict vehicles on the land belonging to M. Ashley Ritter after negotiations to extend the lease failed. Photo: Team of Reporters
Photos showing the clearing of the location once used by the Department of Waste Management for the storage of derelict vehicles and other unwanted equipment. Photo: team of Reporters
Photos showing the clearing of the location once used by the Department of Waste Management for the storage of derelict vehicles and other unwanted equipment. Photo: team of Reporters
The site of the new location for the storage of derelict vehicles and other unwanted equipment in upper Pockwood Pond. Photo: Team of Reporters
The site of the new location for the storage of derelict vehicles and other unwanted equipment in upper Pockwood Pond. Photo: Team of Reporters
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.

Information reaching our News Center is that negotiations failed over the continuation of the land lease through the Ministry of Health and Social Development for the storage of the derelict vehicles and other unwanted pieces of equipment.

Once the negotiation headed by Waste Management Director Mr. Marcus E. Solomon failed, the Government was forced to find a new location to store the derelicts. It is our understanding that the Government had until December 31, 2024, to find a new site as they faced eviction.

Move them our else-Landlord

The Department of Waste Management therefore put out a public tender for a new location and processing site which was won by a new landlord located at upper Pockwood Pond, believed to be owned by JXS Limited.

The Department of Waste Management has started removing the derelict vehicles with an independent contractor who also won a public tender for their removal. Mr. Solomon could not be reached for comments and is believed to be on vacation in his homeland, Trinidad & Tobago.  

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Landlord blocks access to derelict vehicles site in Pockwood Pond | Virgin Islands News Online

26 Responses to “Gov’t finds new site as landlord evicts over cost for derelict vehicles storage”

  • Nature's secret (28/12/2024, 13:44) Like (33) Dislike (5) Reply
    Why is the new location and land owner ,cost and terms,a secret to us the people whose funds are the source for payment.
  • annudda2cents (28/12/2024, 13:49) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is funny.
  • Lb (28/12/2024, 13:49) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    More in the mota
  • Me (28/12/2024, 14:15) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope they barricade the property with a nice high picket fence so that both local and visitors don’t see all that nastiness while driving past it .
  • .... (28/12/2024, 14:22) Like (21) Dislike (1) Reply
    government momey the stay in the same circle of hands
  • pat (28/12/2024, 14:42) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    Fraser don’t let them turn d3 into a dumb site
    • Fran (29/12/2024, 08:16) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      Too late, already a done deal. Frasier can't stop it.
    • TO PAT (29/12/2024, 13:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      D3 has long been a dump site. You seem to forget that there were old cars piled up across from the horse track and you seem to forget that the Incinerator is in D3. Silly person.
  • lodger (28/12/2024, 14:44) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    So white head kick them out haha
  • Real Talk (28/12/2024, 15:15) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I DROVE NY EARLIER TODAY IT LOOK REAL PRETTY
  • The Solution to Pollution is Not Dilution (28/12/2024, 16:43) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply

    Why are we storing these in the first place? What sort of #$%##@ is going on with our tax money here? The vehicles should be processed for removal from the island and shipped to where they can be recycled or properly disposed of. Yet another govt funded project with no intelligent management or oversight.

    • Hmmmm (02/01/2025, 11:13) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Exactñy, there is no plan in place, thats why Whitehead tell the come off his property.
  • cars (28/12/2024, 17:29) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    So surely the reclaimed land site is on government leased crown land. Dont renew the lease when it comes up
  • Pathe (28/12/2024, 17:54) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    It's good to see a local stand up for their money from Government for once. They owing everyone and then rake an eternity to pay their debts. Right now I think the vi people need to sue the government for these bad roads.
    • @Pathe (29/12/2024, 10:28) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Too bad people don’t feel the same way about the Thomas family and their land
  • Norris Turnbull (28/12/2024, 19:02) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Upper Pockwood Pond? Never heard of that location or place on "totola". U? Hmm. Who's JXS Limited? Solomon conveniently out of country. These managers need some Kahunas and stop running when the fire get hot. In the mean time. Consider creating reefs out south for the tourist dollar
  • facts (28/12/2024, 21:12) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Does the Government care what visitors think when the pass by and see this eye soar? Incompetence at its finest.
  • No one is listening (29/12/2024, 02:19) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    The responsible authority should remove all those old and abandoned vehicles at the West End Ferry Terminal. They are unsightly and many are collecting water and have become a breeding ground for mosquitos.
  • Rev (29/12/2024, 08:21) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Who is JXS Limited??? Who are its owners and directors????
  • VG (29/12/2024, 10:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Come over to VG and rescue us as well
  • BuzzBvi (29/12/2024, 21:48) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Think you will find the mystery JXS will have Pioneer status too.
  • To Marcus Solomon (02/01/2025, 11:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    So you found this site? So that means we Will have to pay to truck out the derelicts as there is nothing but corals on the seaside. How Will the barge load to export. More money down the drain again Marcus Solomon. We bring in these intellectual fools who keep fooling us. But we still dont lean. Is BVI a real place?


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