Cleaned! Eyesore In Road Town Gets Attention
BVI Platinum News
Updated: August 01, 2012 8:04 am AST
Published: July 31, 2012 12:34 pm AST
Months after BVI Platinum News published an article about a public eyesore in the heart of Road Town, officials have finally completely cleared the area across from Jayla Place by removing derelict boats and other debris.

The area was first highlighted in an article published by BVI Platinum News on January 30 entitled 'Missed A Spot'. A resident had emailed photos to express their disgust that the area was polluted despite Government's much publicised cleaning campaign.

According to the resident, following the publication of the article, Public Works Department did some works in the area, but they did not finish.

The plot is located in close proximity to several businesses, medical facilities and the House of Assembly office.

Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark Vanterpool had explained to BVI Platinum News that the area would be included in the cleaning plans for Road Town.
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Nice start | Report Abuse
Nice start and thank you to all who cleaned up the area. This area looks barren and a little weird still, long gigantic building, desolate dirt parking lot, not very enticing...I agree needs landscaping, paths, etc. to make it a nice area. It goes without saying that a LOT of areas of Road Town... more
August 02 at 12:27am  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike
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Queen Mary | Report Abuse
Mission acomplished with visible results.
Unfortunately the monstrosity of the hideous five story structure remains..
No taste. No grace, this disgrace of a landscape.
July 31 at 9:14pm  |  Like ▪ 9 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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I so agree with you. landscaping, pedestrian friendly walk ways between buildings, painting, more trash. How about a PLAN?
August 01 at 11:13am  |  Like ▪ 2 People like this.   Dislike
Biggs | Report Abuse
And a new one about to go up shortly, check out right across the road which has just been cordened off. Nobody concerned about those and other 6 storey ones built in the middle of town, but the cruise pier park is bad. Sickening.
August 01 at 2:33pm  |  Like ▪ 2 People like this.   Dislike
they should be concerned about all the 6 storey buildings going up. parking will be more of a problem, shadows, wind tunnels, grungy allys, and there is no master plan. everyone for himself. No architecture relating to each other etc. poor planning.
August 01 at 11:58pm  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike
Buzz Bvi | Report Abuse
Great,
Please lets not stop there. Littered lots line the road all the way from the Airport to Roadtown.
July 31 at 5:41pm  |  Like ▪ 9 People like this.   Dislike
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Concern | Report Abuse
now platinum you got thumbs up for this how about putting more sore eyes so we can have more clean up areas but not at the cost of tax payers
July 31 at 5:35pm  |  Like ▪ 8 People like this.   Dislike
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WOW, that's a big difference.
July 31 at 4:05pm  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike
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a bvislander | Report Abuse
I think we all have to keep our own areas clean, help with general areas...and stop having to be cleaned up after...throwing cans, bottles, papers, and garbage here and there along the roadside. Pride of our island, our yards, our business areas, our beaches, our home: pride in our home: The... more
July 31 at 3:23pm  |  Like ▪ 20 People like this.   Dislike
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Name is Wimple...not SIMPLE | Report Abuse
Life is very is so simple!! I totally agree with you a bvislander! Even though i now longer live in tortola.... I simply don't understand why people don't take pride in the all that you have stated. If you are out for a walk, or looking to rob or steal or whatever.... Think about life... more
July 31 at 8:24pm  |  Like   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
Great | Report Abuse
Keep doing the clean up. Not just in Road Town. We really need to get serious about how we keep the island looking.
July 31 at 2:09pm  |  Like ▪ 21 People like this.   Dislike
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thanks | Report Abuse
that's real nice!!! thanks, to all who helped cleaned up the mess....folks please take pride in your beautiful ISLANDS and keep it clean......and thanks to the person who saw that the clean up was much needed...this needs to be done on a weekly basis .....clean up event all over the... more
July 31 at 2:01pm  |  Like ▪ 19 People like this.   Dislike
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BREAKING NEWS | Report Abuse
Thanks NDP for cleaning up the mess that VIP allow to happen!
July 31 at 1:56pm  |  Like ▪ 17 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 8 People dislike this.
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Just wait until 10 yrs after the cruise ship dock goes in. Both are equally liable for this kind of trashing around the island. This is the kind of thing ndp should be concentrating on first. Clean up the rest of the place.
August 01 at 11:11am  |  Like ▪ 2 People like this.   Dislike
Extra Extra | Report Abuse
Rub it in ah seh!!
August 01 at 2:34pm  |  Like   Dislike ▪ 2 People dislike this.
ooooo | Report Abuse
why he left the plants/flowers that vincent planted to die, i wonder?
July 31 at 1:19pm  |  Like ▪ 5 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 15 People dislike this.
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get out of here, i getting real mad with your ninsense now
July 31 at 2:53pm  |  Like ▪ 6 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 7 People dislike this.
Who plants flowers in a dirty yard?
August 01 at 12:31pm  |  Like   Dislike
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