Despite challenges, positive developments taking place in VI– Hon Rymer
“These challenges stem from a range of factors, including the storms of 2017, the COVID-19 pandemic, the impacts brought on us by the unfortunate circumstances of our former Leader of Government Business and the ongoing implementation of the COI recommendations, which have changed the way in which this Government and any future government must operate,” he said.
The minister was at the time speaking on the occasion of the territorial address: Building a sustainable nation on May 16, 2024, to celebrate the Government’s first year in office.
He said for ghut cleaning and bush cutting, gone are the days when contracts could simply be issued based on adding one’s name. “The process, as it stands, demands competitive bidding amongst contractors for all projects, regardless of the value of the work and we MUST comply.”
Plans drafted
While the Minister said as the head for Communications and Works it is painful for him to acknowledge the dire state of infrastructure, there is an urgent need for development in the area.
“However, I want to assure you that while I wait for the funds, we have drafted the plans and we have the capability to address these issues,” he added.
The Minister also pointed out the recent re-commissioning of the Burt Point Sewerage Plant as a critical component of the infrastructure.
“As you know, inadequate sewage treatment affects health, and safety and impacts our daily lives. This accomplishment also protects the quality of the seawater into which we customarily discharge the effluent, thereby safeguarding our marine environment and the well-being of our residents and visitors.”
He said the Government also launched an initiative that allows, all homeowners to generate energy through solar technology where By participating in the STEP Initiative, (Solar Technology Energy Program) by BVIEC, homeowners can have renewable energy systems installed at no direct cost.
“The savings generated in the first two years will go towards repaying the cost of the system, and, therefore, homeowners will pay the actual cost of energy. This initiative not only benefits our environment, but also helps to reduce energy costs for our residents,” he added.
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16 Responses to “Despite challenges, positive developments taking place in VI– Hon Rymer ”
the minister might have very good intentions but where will he get money from to deal with what he have an interest in
the roads throughout the territory have been in a deplorable state for sometime now just patching here and there…once the rain falls whole thing mash out
need a change in representation