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Roadway in Fish Bay partially collapses

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has informed the public that Robert Maduro Drive in the Fish Bay area of Tortola is currently closed due to a partial collapse of the roadway, resulting in hazardous conditions for road users. Photo: RVIPF
Motorists and pedestrians were advised to avoid the area in Fish Bay until further notice. RVIPF
Motorists and pedestrians were advised to avoid the area in Fish Bay until further notice. RVIPF
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has informed the public that Robert Maduro Drive in the Fish Bay area of Tortola is currently closed due to a partial collapse of the roadway, resulting in hazardous conditions for road users.

The RVIPF stated today, February 5, 2026, that police officers were on the scene securing the area while awaiting the arrival of the relevant authorities to assess and address the situation.

Motorists and pedestrians were advised to avoid the area until further notice.

The partial road collapse comes as the Virgin Islands has been experiencing frequent rainfall due to a cold front.

39 Responses to “Roadway in Fish Bay partially collapses”

  • BuzzBvi (05/02/2026, 14:58) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    Nothing to do with someone excavating then.
    • concern (06/02/2026, 02:00) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
      All of that is because of Derick Maduro. he is the one to blame. Tony have nothing to do with that.
      • Migoman (06/02/2026, 08:49) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
        Gots to be Tony himself post this comment.
        Anyway, I don't know what's the big deal about this. Tony needs to jump on that wall asap. He got steel packed up in his businesses parking lot and concrete plant just down the road. Get to work
    • Ditto (06/02/2026, 11:04) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      These situations are rarely caused by one factor. Terrain, drainage, rainfall, and infrastructure design all play a role in this. Once authority approved this land clearance, they are expected to monitor, enforce conditions, or intervene if something is unsafe. Hopefully engineers can assess the failure and the responsible agencies can act quickly to fix the road for residents. Let’s be real that road always looked weak for years so I don’t see why Tony is being blamed here.
  • Engineer (05/02/2026, 15:05) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Plans?
  • Wukup (05/02/2026, 15:54) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    Whey is Wally? Thought he’d be out there with his shovel and penny loafers on moving dirt….thats his speciality!
  • Big Richard (05/02/2026, 15:54) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    Blame it on the rain. Couldn't be poor design and shoddy work.
  • Well (05/02/2026, 16:12) Like (36) Dislike (4) Reply
    Its because Tony feels he run things.
    • How so? (05/02/2026, 19:26) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
      How Tony get in that??
    • Jealous (06/02/2026, 18:41) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Ignorant comment, you want to run things then run things. Beyond boss instead of worrying about somebody else who is a boss.
  • HMMM (05/02/2026, 16:49) Like (29) Dislike (2) Reply
    thats calapse was cause by the orwner of that land....who recent cleared it
    • HMMM (05/02/2026, 19:44) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      He does run things where Town and Country Planning is concerned. They allow him to do as he pleases.

      That’s a steep hill and the people now have to walk it with groceries or take a scooter taxi.
      • HMMM (06/02/2026, 10:39) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
        he should pay to fix it, he has no sense to have it clear so close to the edge
  • Blame TA (05/02/2026, 18:08) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    People in the area know the real reason the road collasped.
  • okay (05/02/2026, 18:42) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hon Walwyn said government should not be involved with people land so let them do what they want. This was just a few days ago. Govt should let them do what they want but when it costs money to repair damage then its govt problem. Ok makes sense.
  • Karen (05/02/2026, 19:45) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Government needs to make him fix it tomorrow.
  • concern (05/02/2026, 19:57) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Tony came too close to the road. He was told he was undermining the road and he did not stop. The road needs urgent attention. Government needs to get the alternative road in place for the residents of Fish Bay.
  • Alphonso wants to build on every inch of lnd (05/02/2026, 20:14) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    Greed is the cause.......No consideration for the residents above who use that road
  • Cut first apply after? (05/02/2026, 20:15) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was that cut approved by Town and Country Planning?
  • Jack I tell yo (05/02/2026, 20:17) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Same sht different day.
  • concern (05/02/2026, 22:58) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Government sat back and allow Tony to do it. From the first dirt he should have been stop.
  • flUffy (05/02/2026, 23:12) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    When Mr.Alphonso decided to clear that parcel of land ....Didn't he and the government authorities SEE that he was underminig the Road??? Ooh..I guess not ..cause TONY ALPHONSO RUN THINGS!! GOD HELP US IN THIS LITTLE PLACE!!( but right now help the folks to get to and from where the live!!
  • Alphonso (06/02/2026, 05:09) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Greed and Ugly.
  • Channel 11 (06/02/2026, 06:31) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Given the way that adjoining land was cut, anyone with even the faintest sense of terrain could have predicted that section of road would eventually give way. Ray Charles would have told Stevie Wonder that land cutting like that would create problems.
    • salty (07/02/2026, 07:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Drove by it last week and laughed. Figured it would be a heavy vechile that collapsed that unsupported excavation. Then the rain came..
  • jokes (06/02/2026, 07:30) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Well thank God its in the District with the BEST REP IN BVI HISTORY. Surely he will fix it by Sunday. Afterall he said a few days ago that govt should not be involved with people's land.
    • @jokes (06/02/2026, 08:12) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
      Stop mis-characterizing what the man said.
      • @@jokes (06/02/2026, 10:18) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
        It's NOT mis-characterizing. You see, our elected officials and leaders need to be careful of the messages being sent by their grandstanding. The rep fully well understands why the legislation is worded how it is but he wants to scare people into thinking the government is doing them something. What has happened here is a prime example of why government should have some level of say in private property especially when it impacts government infrastructure. The same people chanting leave the people dem ting alone, tis theirs, let them do what they want, will now expect our tax dollars to be used to fix this mess that was totally avoidable. This is what is wrong with the Territory and why it will not get any better. We need leaders not pretending, power hungry people and this goes for all 13 not just 1.
  • But wait (06/02/2026, 07:30) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Town and country ain't responsible for roads. It's PWD and the ministry of COMMUNICATION AND WORKS!!!! SO LETA SPEAK TO THE ENGINEER KYE RHYMER. HEAR WHAT HE HAS TO SAY!!
  • Nice! (06/02/2026, 07:47) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Way to go Tony!
  • Come on (06/02/2026, 09:26) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    These situations are rarely caused by one factor. Terrain, drainage, rainfall, and infrastructure design all play a role in this. Once authority approved this land clearance, they are expected to monitor, enforce conditions, or intervene if something is unsafe. Hopefully engineers can assess the failure and the responsible agencies can act quickly to fix the road for residents. Let’s be real that road always looked weak for years so I don’t see why Tony is being blamed here.
  • @ Come on (06/02/2026, 10:10) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Don't be so deceitful the road was undermine

    by Tony
  • ... (06/02/2026, 11:07) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Cant touch tony ayoa aint see he got thr police force TANK out .....road been crap even before tony buy and cleared rhe land
  • Guess who will be paying? (06/02/2026, 13:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Taxpayers will pay to fix... :-(
  • Facts here (06/02/2026, 18:48) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    How do you expect Tony to fix anything or continue to fix anything when they stop him over a dispute. Some of you people on here talking about when you let people come here from another country that’s pure nastiness. what is stopping you from being in your own boss, what is stopping you from being a successful business person stop the nastiness stop the jealousy not facts before you. I’ll pull some BS nonsense and go find out the real reason. Why the road can’t be fixed yet


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