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'I turn district police' - Hon Myron V. Walwyn

The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn (R6), has stated that he has taken action due to growing concerns about the environment in various districts, particularly in his District Six. Photo:Internet
Hon Myron V. Walwyn also pointed out another significant issue regarding the maintenance of garbage bins.’’You see the bins overflowing, they come and they bring the boxes, they won't even say, let me break the boxes down so that when other people come to use their space in there, they throw the box in there just like that.’’ Photo:Facebook
Hon Myron V. Walwyn also pointed out another significant issue regarding the maintenance of garbage bins.’’You see the bins overflowing, they come and they bring the boxes, they won't even say, let me break the boxes down so that when other people come to use their space in there, they throw the box in there just like that.’’ Photo:Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Leader of the Opposition, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), has stated that he has taken action due to growing concerns about the environment in various districts, particularly in his Sixth District.

During the First sitting of the Third Session of the Fifth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, he emphasised that more needs to be done to ensure residents keep their districts clean. 

'I catch one'

One of the main issues he highlighted is how businesses dispose of their waste. "The businesses in the territory, Madam Speaker, not all of them, but some of them. Up to yesterday, I catch one."

Walwyn explained, "I turn police now, you know. I turn police in my district, because when I catch you doing something you’re not supposed to do, inside of that district, there I come out of my car, and I’m calling you up."

He expressed his desire for the Sixth District to be well-kept, stating, "I want the district to look proper"

He recounted an incident from the previous day: "I caught one yesterday. Some of them, they get a little job from somewhere, to carry the garbage, or the bulk waste, down to Pockwood Pond, and they find the nearest bin to deposit it in. I catch one, I catch it so good he was afraid to see me."

Hon Walwyn called for more stringent laws and for the introduction of litter wardens or law enforcement officers to address this issue. "We got to try to get the businesses find a way. We have to get inspectors. If we got to make law enforcement, also litter wardens or whatever it is we have to do, let us get it done because we got to keep the place clean."

11 Responses to “'I turn district police' - Hon Myron V. Walwyn”

  • BuzzBvi (18/01/2026, 07:53) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Litter Wardens. Ha ha. Think we been paying them for years but like the guy at Pockwood Pond they sat at home watching TV.

    "Fifty six litter wardens are now fully equipped to carry out their duties and have been collecting their identification cards over the past week."
    Tuesday, 20 January 2015 - 5:00pm - Government Statement.
  • Cause that’s you! (18/01/2026, 09:02) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    District cop, lawyer, judge, pastor, teacher, contractor, marriage counselor and the list goes on and on with all the things you want to be to keep D6 under your tight control.

    Juggling so many balls will make your head spin ole boy. Maybe you need put on your refuse collection overalls and go out and drive around to assist - you pick up and drop off Deon Pockwood Pond. What you say…..
  • DON'T MIND THE HATERS (18/01/2026, 09:48) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    YHE SNAKES ARE EXPOSING THEMSELVES ONE BY ONE • YHEY KKOW THAT YOUR INTENTIONS ARE GOOD , AND INSTEAD OF COMING TOGETHER AND WORKING TOGETHER IN FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE AND THE COUNTRY , THEY FOLL THEIR DIRTY MINDED MENTALITY WITH - HATRED - EVILNESS - ENVY AND JEALOUSY TOWARDS YOU FOR DOING WHAT THEY SHOULD OF BEEN DOING , WHICH IS EMULATING ( LAVITY STOUTT ) AND WE ALL KNOW EHAT LABITY SAID ABOUT THOSE WHO HAS NO VISION , ( T HEY ONLY SEE THEMSELVES AS HEROES , SO ITS ALL ABOUT THEMSELVES , BEING IN POWER , AND SQUANDERED TAXPAYERS MONEY ON FREE JAMS , FILLING THEIR POCKETS , TRAVELING ALL GLOBE IN STYLE RENTING OF FAMILY PROPERTIES , AND REPAIRING GOVERNMENT FOR YEARS , WHILE THE CONTRACTORS GETTING A PIECE OF THE ACTION BY PROLONGING THE REPAIRS , THE INFRACTURES , IS ANOTHER RODEO GAME AND THE SH*T GOES ON , YHE CIVIL SERVANTS AND PENSIONERS ARE PISSED & SH* T ON AND THROWN IN THE GABBAGE AND EHRN THE MEET YOU ON THE STREET THEY GREET YOU WITH A SMILE WITH YOU LIKE THEY REALLY CARE ABOUT US •
    • @ DON'T MIND THE HATERS (18/01/2026, 15:44) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Please for English I don’t understand a word that was said bvi people needs mental health
  • For Real (18/01/2026, 10:37) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Myron, keep doing, what is best in the benefits of the people, don't mind all the haters, dem going say red if blue in front dem face!!
  • hmm (18/01/2026, 11:36) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Agreed. Keep the neighborhood clean
  • local boy (18/01/2026, 14:00) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where the government LITTER WARDENS?
  • Contemplative Citizen (19/01/2026, 08:47) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I agree with him to an extent. This is a two-way coin situation. As a minister for the district of course when you see wrong you should put a stop to it. We as a community need to do better. We want clean streets, not for tourist but for ourselves. Its such a shame when you see the dumpster piled up with all the waste that could only stem from businesses. Cutting cost? Its a drive down the road and back. Let's get it together, because we can do better. And to fellow regular people, we can do better than dumping big mattress, stove and fridge. Especially leaving them in the roads, which we barely have. Let's do what we can. Please.
  • Geometry Dash (21/01/2026, 03:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s good to see Hon Myron V. Walwyn taking a stand on this issue! It’s frustrating when people aren’t doing their part to keep the environment clean, especially when businesses contribute to the problem. It’s great that he’s not afraid to take action himself, but hopefully, with stronger laws and more enforcement, this can be tackled in the long term. The Virgin Islands deserve to look as beautiful as possible!
  • Smash Karts 76 (21/01/2026, 04:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    One of the main issues he highlighted is how businesses dispose of their waste. "The businesses in the territory, Madam Speaker, not all of them, but some of them. Up to yesterday, I catch one.
  • Oohhh. Boiii (21/01/2026, 04:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @Contemplative Citizen
    This problem with the BULKY WASTE was magnified when ALL (13) gave the former WMD Director autonomy to do BS — ( DEPOSIT bulky next to the green bins ——instead of taking them to dumpsite —- then the removal of GREEN BINS !! We BVI have moved away from having OLD OIL DRUMS by our gates 25-30 years now —- YET he brought this back (about HOUSE /HOUSE ) collection ; There is space ( side walks / easements/ shoulders ) as EVERY property line AND building comes out to the motorable road . Where are the bins going to be placed ? Who will recover the empty drums when the truck empties them ?? WASTE. MANAGEMENT has gone 30 years backwards because WE ( BH. ) people have No respect for ourselves and many believe ;Once it’s IMPORTED it is BETTER than LOCAL — no vision. We all perish


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