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Move your derelict vehicle within 10 days or else- Gov't

- said 10 days for derelict vehicles to be removed from Crown land in Johnson Ghut is being given as a courtesy
Owners of derelict and abandoned vehicles located on Crown Land in Johnson Ghut, Tortola, have been advised that they have 10 days to remove these vehicles voluntarily or face the law. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, in a notice on Monday, October 12, 2026, noted that more than a dozen derelict and abandoned vehicles were identified in Johnson Ghut, raising environmental and public health concerns. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, in a notice on Monday, October 12, 2026, noted that more than a dozen derelict and abandoned vehicles were identified in Johnson Ghut, raising environmental and public health concerns. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
JOHNSON GHUT, Tortola, VI- Owners of derelict and abandoned vehicles located on Crown land in Johnson Ghut, Tortola, have been advised that they have 10 days to remove these vehicles voluntarily or face the law.

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, in a notice on Monday, October 12, 2026, noted that more than a dozen derelict and abandoned vehicles were identified in Johnson Ghut, raising environmental and public health concerns. 

The 10 days are being given to owners of these abandoned and derelict vehicles as a courtesy, the Ministry added. 

Crown Lands Management Act provides enforcement measures 

The notice reminded the public that the Crown Lands Management Act, 2024, provides for enforcement measures, including administrative penalties for non-compliance with applicable legal requirements. 

Vehicle owners are being encouraged to take advantage of the courtesy period to remove their property and avoid potential enforcement action.

The Ministry also reminded the public that Crown land and other public areas are not authorised sites for the storage or disposal of derelict vehicles, vehicle parts, household waste or other debris.

The removal of these vehicles, therefore, is intended to reduce potential environmental hazards, discourage pest activity and restore the affected area. 

Public cooperation necessary- PS Berkeley

“The ministry is also calling on members of the public to play an active role in protecting the environment by reporting abandoned vehicles, illegal dumping and other activities that may negatively impact their communities,” Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Dr Ronald F. Smith-Berkeley said. 

He called on persons to speak up and say something if they see something. 

“Public cooperation is essential to identifying problem areas and maintaining clean, safe and healthy communities throughout the Territory.”

People who may have information regarding abandoned vehicles or who wish to report similar environmental or public health concerns are urged to contact the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change at (284) 468-2147 or via email at menrcc@gov.vg.

7 Responses to “Move your derelict vehicle within 10 days or else- Gov't”

  • my 2 cents (13/10/2026, 07:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So you made us pay the disposal fee for vehicles when we license, wouldn't it be government responsibility to dispose of it if the fee was paid?
  • It’s about time (13/10/2026, 07:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Have pride people! Even if it’s on your own land, people need to be issued citations especially if that vehicle has not been moved in one full year. Give them a specific day by which they should be moved. Just a set of junk all over making the place look so dilapidated. Check Junk Yard and in the middle of town behind the burial ground. Just sickening!!
  • RedMan (13/10/2026, 07:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Morning all.. it’s a start, but was hoping it would include that capital as well. The parking lots are as well full of un-used vehicles. Give them the same 10 and remove them. Do we have to just continue to say this and nothing is happening.. I guess it’s a way for the government to ticket people who can’t find parking and park anyway they see fit. So sad. Doing business in town now a-days is so stressful
  • Fran (13/10/2026, 07:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    10 days is too much time. Give them 5 days, and then start cleaning the area. You know they won't do it in 5 days, so get the ball rolling. People get away with bloody murder here. Enough is enough!
  • It's about time (13/10/2026, 08:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Time to clean up our virgin islands from east to west, and everywhere. Period! Enforcement is key!
  • Mehson (13/10/2026, 08:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    lol if its there the owners have no intention on moving it
  • In God trust me, only (13/10/2026, 08:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This direlect vehicle s thing is a serious thing all over the BVI territory, not just in Johnson ghut area alone, especially so since 2027 hurricanes, Irma, and Maria.
    To be honest to the current VIP government cabinet they inherited this problem, but hadn't done nearly enough to remedy it negative effects.
    All of these direlect vehecles are healthy hazard, mosqitoes breathers, dingy fever inhancers, and eyes soars, so to speak. The present government cabinet is now responsible to lead in receding this problem. I hope that for the reminders of this term much will be done to help reduce direlect vehicles negative impact.


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