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Health Minister ‘eagerly await’ assessment report of incinerator by US company

- assessment was conducted by Pennram Diversified Manufacturing Corporation
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), 2nd from right, speaks to officials of Pennram Diversified Manufacturing Corporation. Also in photo are Permanent Secretary Ms Tasha K. Bertie, right, and Director of Waste Management Mr Marcus E. Solomon, left. Photo: GIS
The incinerator at Pockwood Pond has been offline since February 2022, following an early morning fire that caused significant damage. Photo: VINO/File
The incinerator at Pockwood Pond has been offline since February 2022, following an early morning fire that caused significant damage. Photo: VINO/File
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the functionality of the incinerator at Pockwood Pond has been a top priority since his first day in office, as it plays a vital role in the Territory’s waste disposal process.

Hon Wheatley and a team of health officials recently met to discuss the viability of the Pockwood Pond incinerator.

Included in the discussions was President and General Manager of Pennram Diversified Manufacturing Corporation Mr Andy Hooker whose company boasts a resume of over 25 years of experience in the incineration industry.

Mr Hooker was in the Territory last week to conduct a full assessment of the incinerator after which he is expected to provide a fully detailed written report to the ministry. The report is expected to guide the decision-making process to return incinerating capacity to the VI in a more economically and environmentally friendly way.

‘I eagerly await Pennram's assessment’- Hon Wheatley

The minister in a Government Information Service (GIS) press release said, “I recognise the significant challenges the Department of Waste Management faces while the incinerator remains non-operational. Therefore, I eagerly await Pennram's assessment, which will offer valuable insights into the incinerator's condition and enable us to make well-informed decisions for the best way forward.”

Members of the team from the Ministry of Health included Permanent Secretary, Ms Tasha K. Bertie and Director of Waste Management. Mr Marcus E. Solomon.

The incinerator has been inoperable since February 2022, due to an early morning fire that had caused significant damage to the facility.

See link below to related article:

US company contracted to assess incinerator- DWM Director

7 Responses to “Health Minister ‘eagerly await’ assessment report of incinerator by US company”

  • Follow the $ (20/01/2025, 14:21) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    More money being paid to consultants to tell us things we already know....
    • @Follow (20/01/2025, 15:50) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      You hit the nail on the head. Like a page was tsken out of the diary of imbeciles.
  • Really? (20/01/2025, 15:40) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It would be interesting to hear his interpretation of said report.
  • Me (20/01/2025, 16:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    This whole incinerator needs to start from scratch You guys will put. Money into it and it might operate for one time This Government don't listen, you been telling us lies from deceased Malone days. It needs a scrubber parts on the way Sloman said it will be up running since last year so don't come with bulls*** now cause I know the consultant fees alone will be highl. VibesKartel money should have gone towards this and other meaningful projects

  • Offline (20/01/2025, 16:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    for nearly 20 years now! Who is counting anyway...
  • LOL (20/01/2025, 17:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Parna couldn’t even put on a long pants to meet the Minister? Wellsa!
  • Disrespectful (20/01/2025, 17:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    How disrespectful for these " consultants" address our Hon. government ministers wearing jeans and shorts.
    Just shows how these people regard our people.

    Cant hide that


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