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Over 500 bales of derelict vehicles shipped to Miami- L. Allen Wheatley

More than five hundred derelict vehicles were removed from the derelict vehicles holding site at Havers last month. Photo: Team of Reporters
Bales of derelict vehicles loaded into a container for shipment to Miami. Photo: Team of Reporters
Bales of derelict vehicles loaded into a container for shipment to Miami. Photo: Team of Reporters
According to Mr L. Allen Wheatley, a consultant with ENS Excavation and Trucking Services, by the end of April, the vehicles had been shipped to Miami for processing after being sold to a company there. Photo: Team of Reporters
According to Mr L. Allen Wheatley, a consultant with ENS Excavation and Trucking Services, by the end of April, the vehicles had been shipped to Miami for processing after being sold to a company there. Photo: Team of Reporters
More than five hundred derelict vehicles were removed from the derelict vehicles holding site at Havers last month. Photo: Team of Reporters
More than five hundred derelict vehicles were removed from the derelict vehicles holding site at Havers last month. Photo: Team of Reporters
HAVERS, Tortola, VI- More than five hundred derelict vehicles were removed from the derelict vehicles holding site at Havers last month.

According to Mr L. Allen Wheatley, a consultant with ENS Excavation and Trucking Services, by the end of April, the vehicles had been shipped to Miami for processing after being sold to a company there. 

Speaking to our News Centre, Mr Wheatley stated, “By the end of April, out of the 520 bales of vehicles, we have processed and exported all of them, and the contract is finished."

According to Mr Wheatley, some of the bales included more than one vehicle.

In March 2025, the Ministry of Health and Social Development signed a contract for the processing and transportation of derelict vehicles from the temporary site in Havers. The contract, valued at $110,000, was awarded to Shaquille Stoutt of ENS Excavation and Trucking and is part of the Government of the Virgin Islands’ ongoing commitment to sustainable waste management, public health, and environmental safety.

Shipping issues

Wheatley said that the company experienced some shipping issues, which were eventually resolved. The shipping process began between February and April. 

There was public outcry over hundreds of scrap vehicles stored beside the sea in Havers; however, this issue has been temporarily resolved.

13 Responses to “Over 500 bales of derelict vehicles shipped to Miami- L. Allen Wheatley”

  • jack (14/05/2026, 13:50) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s about time!!!
  • malone (14/05/2026, 14:30) Like (18) Dislike (11) Reply
    You see how society wicked. Them mek money from that scrapmetal and now dmv charging you to make even more money from you. Telling you rubbish bout is tow truck fee,who say my vehicle wont last or be shipped off. Igetting back that money?. Wicked scumbags here in tola
    • @Malone (14/05/2026, 16:16) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
      The BVI made a whole lot of money from Miami on those scrap vehicles. Difference is, the BVI is not going to put the money to good use with the money.
  • How is the Contract Finished? (14/05/2026, 17:17) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    There is still a collection of derelict vehicles at the site. What will happen to the rest of them that have not been moved? It's still an eyesore.
  • Anonymous (14/05/2026, 17:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just keep them out of the third
  • Charlies (14/05/2026, 18:31) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Thanks for the update Ludwis.
  • TRUTH TELLER (14/05/2026, 22:47) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Since hurricane Erma and Hurricane Maria almost destroyed the most of the B.V.I infrastructure the 7th electoral district, the Premier district, still after more than eight (8) years has the most, by far, direlect vehicle s scattered here, there, and other area where they shouldn't be in clear view of tourists as they travel on site seeing tours, almost daily.
    Both the Premier, Natalio Sajuande Wheatley, and Mr. Allen wheaathley, are knowledgeable of this truth, but the question is, do they really care or see removing them as a priority at the time? The true answer question is no. Should they care?, yes, they should. The biggest question is do you the voters care? The answer to this last question will be known before next general elections next year, 2027.
  • BuzzBvi (15/05/2026, 07:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply

    Now just need the derelict car site that wasn't, (bunch of liars) to have all the dirt removed and the sea bed restiored ,the coral restored and mangroves planted and it will be like this horror story for the once beautiful VI will be over. And the people of Havers can have their property values restored.
    And we can keep on pretending we are leaders on the environment.
    We may even get an incinerator for garbage one day and no longer have the dirty HOA13 dragging this nation to hell.

  • noname (15/05/2026, 08:54) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    My car!!! :(
  • BUSY BEE (15/05/2026, 11:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great News!
    And yet the heap at Havers manages to continue to grow, which isn't a bad thing either... If only whoever runs the place would continue the cubing process instead of standing around watching.
  • Observer (15/05/2026, 12:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The site No Different from before. Who are the people responsible for these poor decisions? Somebody needs to look at the operations at Solid Waste.
  • Wellsah (15/05/2026, 14:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Next rebuild all the derelict structures


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