Walwyn blasts gov’t over derelict vehicles in D6
Opposition legislator Myron Walwyn has blasted the government over what he described as the growing scourge of abandoned vehicles in District 6, accusing officials of talking for months without delivering a workable solution.
In a recent Facebook post, Walwyn said derelict vehicles scattered across roadsides, empty lots and neighbourhoods have become “an unacceptable eyesore and environmental concern” not just in his district, but across the wider Virgin Islands.
“For almost a year now, the government has been speaking about securing a piece of land to store and manage these abandoned vehicles, yet residents are still waiting to see meaningful action,” Walwyn said. “It is now beyond ridiculous.”
His criticism comes as the government has repeatedly acknowledged the derelict vehicle problem and outlined plans for a formal removal programme, including identifying land to temporarily store abandoned vehicles before disposal. Officials have previously said the initiative requires a designated holding area and proper systems to manage collection and processing.
But Walwyn argued the pace has been far too slow.
“I cannot understand what could be taking so long to resolve this matter,” he said. “Every day these vehicles remain on our roadsides, empty lots, and neighborhoods, they continue to damage the image of our islands, create health and safety concerns, and diminish the pride we should all feel in our communities.”
Derelict vehicles became a major problem after the 2017 hurricanes and today, residents continue to raise concerns about mosquito breeding, environmental hazards from leaking fluids, and the negative impact on the territory’s appearance, particularly in a tourism-driven economy.
Walwyn said the government must urgently move beyond discussion.
“The government must get serious about this situation and move with urgency to identify suitable land, implement a proper derelict vehicle removal programme, and enforce the necessary regulations to prevent this issue from continuing to grow,” he said.
“The people of District 6 deserve better. The Virgin Islands deserve better.” The Sixth District representative said he intends to keep pressing for action, insisting communities should not have to live alongside deteriorating wrecks indefinitely.
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He is so so right. And let me go a little further.. Road Town is our capital. Why is it the persons think it cool to go into the parking lots the government parking lots. the taxi stand the one next to Republic bank and park there unwanted cars and bus with for sale signs on them using up much needed space for hard working people who can’t find no where to park.. Minster Weathley, District 4 Rep. do some house cleaning. Forward ever backward never. We with you on this one.. clean them up. Just last week the police out giving people tickets for people not finding parking space in town
That parking lot was a gift from Rotary to the people of the BVI a number of years before Irma struck us. Its is a very convenient parking area, with its visual impact nicely softened with palms. The first abandoned old car appeared within a week! Immediately more began to collect! And old buses arrived! And so it has continued over the last 15 years or so! Perhaps it should become paid parking – maybe $2 per hour? Enforced!
Another ugliness that is rapidly spreading are the old steel containers that arrive our islands – and never leave! Some are put to good use, others just rot away. There they sit, in all their rust red glory, a blot on the landscape. Over the past couple of years, a “parking” area lying right along the shore of Road Town has been set up. We want to sell the beauty of our islands; tourists do not spend thousands to look at old containers between town and QE II park, right across from Government House.
And of course there is the Havers disgrace! Right between the highway along which the tour buses trundle and a beautiful ocean view.
Keep with it, Myron!
THE GOVERNMENT HAVE PLENTY OF UNUSED LAND AT PARAQUITA BAY TO STORE THESE OLD VEHICKES, PARTICULARILY THE PIECE OF LOT WHERE THE GREEN VI HAD PREVIOUSLY USED AS A DUMPSITE.
Department Of Waste Management Needs Proper Management. Too many useless people in office.
by now the general public can see that the problem isn’t the department.
What is the solid waste Department doing, last time I called to complain about a vehicle they never even come to put notice on the vehicle. What a waste that Government Department is.
The Government and their buddy that has the land pushed over coral and mangroves in Havers are clearly happy with the piece of land they are using now.
He is reduced to talking about old cars no island man as we premier
Added to that, the road from Fort Hill to Belle Vue urgently needs attention. It is in horrible condition and is a real hazard, with sections eaten away. This isn’t just a 6th District issue. People from other districts have to pass through that road.