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Brewers Bay no longer the forgotten city; Getting some attention!

From left: Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), the George W. Christopher Community Centre under rehabilitation, and a repaired road at Brewers Bay. Photo: VINO
The Hurricane Irma-damaged George W. Christopher Community Centre in Brewers Bay under repairs. Photo: VINO
The Hurricane Irma-damaged George W. Christopher Community Centre in Brewers Bay under repairs. Photo: VINO
Residents of Brewers Bay would be please to know that works are ongoing to fix the roads to ensure proper drainage. Photo: VINO
Residents of Brewers Bay would be please to know that works are ongoing to fix the roads to ensure proper drainage. Photo: VINO
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It was last year, following Tropical Storm Philippe, residents of Brewers Bay complained that no one in government was paying them any attention. Roads were eroded, ghut elements had run into the beach, water was settled in the low-lying areas causing a huge increase in mosquitoes, and rocks and fallen trees were seen everywhere.

Months after our newsroom article, ‘Brewers Bay, the Forgotten City’, the Public Works Department and other public sector agencies made an effort to clean up the area.

Brewers Bay on the move

Their efforts have not stopped and today, October 16, 2024, more works are ongoing to fix the roads to ensure proper drainage. Most of all, after some seven years following hurricanes Irma and Maria, their community centre is now being repaired.

Works have started on the George W. Christopher Community Centre by E & K Trucking and Construction Services Limited to restore it. It is an important structure to the residents as it is used by senior citizens, for after-school programmes, a clinic, and as a hurricane shelter to name a few.

Our roving camera caught up yesterday, October 15, 2024, with Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), the Minister for Health and Social Development, whose portfolio includes the community centres.

Minister Wheatley, who was at the time visiting the damaged community centre, noted that he has been working hard since returning to office in 2023 and a few days ago he just turned over the Cane Garden Bay Community Centre. "It clearly demonstrates the government's commitment that no district will be left behind is practised," the Minister opined.

Both Cane Garden Bay and Brewers Bay are in the Second District, which is represented by an Opposition legislator.

Brewers Bay, located on the northwest side of Tortola, is well-known for its campgrounds and Icis Villas. It has one of the most pristine beaches on Tortola.

22 Responses to “Brewers Bay no longer the forgotten city; Getting some attention!”

  • dont mind the noise (16/10/2024, 10:04) Like (5) Dislike (14) Reply
    MITCH JAMMIN
  • Citizen (16/10/2024, 10:08) Like (21) Dislike (12) Reply
    The Government threaten the businesses on the beach at Brewers Bay, while they are pumping money in Vybz Kartel.
  • Mary (16/10/2024, 10:17) Like (18) Dislike (6) Reply
    Thank you VENO for this wonderful presentation. It is important for the people to know that my Goverment is working for the people of the BVI. My Government is on the move along with contributions and efforts from our 2nd district representation Hon. Turnbull. We also thank the Minister of Communications and Works Hon. Rymer. The Brewer's Bay community is grateful.
  • Brewers Bay Action Committee (BBAC) (16/10/2024, 11:08) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank You.
  • resident (16/10/2024, 11:55) Like (9) Dislike (17) Reply
    Sorry, not impressed. I need to see a lot more work done. The place is a wilderness.
    • @residenr (16/10/2024, 12:51) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
      If you are speaking of Brewers Bay, that place has always been a wilderness. Just be thankful.
    • Madussa (16/10/2024, 13:10) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ resident. Patience is a virtue. They just started, give it time now.
  • WOW (16/10/2024, 13:00) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    7 years to put some attention into the community center they said..the COMMUNITY CENTER…just wow
  • Citizen (16/10/2024, 15:11) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    All 13 still have to go.
  • BREWERS BAY (16/10/2024, 19:38) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    So happy for the Village, for the Territory. Finally, thank you God.
  • Down West (16/10/2024, 19:58) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    So what happened to Carrot Bay? No community centre,no school, bad roads, the sea will destroy the homes that line the main road. The quiet as a mouse refrain is "the gouwerment ain got no money. Lard,the poor first district ain got no body
    • @down west (17/10/2024, 10:02) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      When down west had the person with the purse strings you all still got nothing. I can see a Community Centre needed yes but what school. Leonora Delville still have plenty space. Most Carrot Bay students go to the Seventh Day Adventist school in Sea Cows Bay. Start preparing yourself for next election so you can be the "body" that is needed to see the action you want.
  • Josiahsbay (17/10/2024, 07:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Districts will not progress at a steady rate until they are propelled by their residents. District Representatives don't have the resources or commitment to sustain and move them forward. Progress is with people.
  • What? (17/10/2024, 08:56) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Remove those illegal bars off the beach and keep cruise ship tourists going to CGB.
  • Mustang (17/10/2024, 10:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It may be neglected like other areas outside of Road Town, the capital city, but is Brewers Bay a city or a little hamlet? If it is a city, can it generate adequate revenue to meet its recurring needs, ie, roads, water, sewage, education, health, solid waste collection, public safetyetc. Or those needs have to be shared and met collectively with the rest of the territory. Nonetheless, Brewers Bay should get its collective share of services, etc. Services should not be allocated by geography but by needs.

    By the way, how did Brewers Bay get its name? Did Brewers Bay had sugar cane distillery(s)? Is there a bay in St. Thomas by the same name?
  • @Mustang (17/10/2024, 18:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    you are unreal but funny also. Try reading VI history.
  • frequent visitor (18/10/2024, 11:13) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Brewers Bay is one of our favorite beaches but the roads to get there are terrible, glad to see some attention is finally being given, long overdue
  • Comment (18/10/2024, 13:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please fix ALL of the road on each side of the bay and "finally" pave it as well.
  • Do not (18/10/2024, 23:47) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    put back that ridiculous shape high roof that no one can reach and so much wasted space. A whole other floor can fit in there. Same thing Sea Cow's Bay. New ideas please. Brewers Bay also faces the North Atlantic.
  • Snow Rider (28/11/2024, 02:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's wonderful to see Brewers Bay finally getting the attention and care it deserves, especially with the restoration of the George W. Christopher Community Centre and improvements to the roads. These efforts will surely make a significant difference for the community!








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