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PHOTO of the Day: Hon Turnbull takes bush cutting into his hands

Second District Representative, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) for the second time has taken bush cutting into his own hands, to clear areas in his District with the help of community-spirited individuals. Photo: Facebook
Residents aiding in the cleanup exercise. Photo: Facebook
Residents aiding in the cleanup exercise. Photo: Facebook
Virgin Islands News Online understands that funds have been approved for bush clearing throughout the territory. Photo: Facebook
Virgin Islands News Online understands that funds have been approved for bush clearing throughout the territory. Photo: Facebook
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Second District Representative, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) for the second time has taken bush cutting into his own hands, to clear areas in his District with the help of community-spirited individuals.

In a series of photos posted on Facebook today Saturday, September 25, 2021, Hon Turnbull said, “A great spirit of community pride continues as Hon. Melvin Mitch Turnbull, and some great citizens within our distract tackle the bush that has overrun our roadsides."

"We are the difference and change we seek,” he went on to say. 

Many opposition members have asked questions about the state of landscaping in the VI where several places can be observed with overgrown trees and branches blocking roadways, along with shrubs blocking sidewalks.

Hon Turnbull had previously done a cleanup exercise initiative in Mount Healthy and other Brewers Bay areas in August 2021.

Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) understands that funds have been recently approved for bush clearing throughout the territory.

21 Responses to “PHOTO of the Day: Hon Turnbull takes bush cutting into his hands”

  • Carnel (25/09/2021, 22:23) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    DAWSON NOT GONNA DO THAT FOR HE DOESN'T LIVE IN THE DISTRICT
  • zone 2 (25/09/2021, 22:40) Like (25) Dislike (8) Reply
    They love photo opps
    • @Zone 2 (26/09/2021, 07:11) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
      Thank you
    • @Zone 2 (26/09/2021, 08:01) Like (36) Dislike (0) Reply
      Photo opt or not, he is doing what he have to do which is a good thing. You should get out there and do the same to make a difference in your community.
    • ya ok. (26/09/2021, 10:48) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
      It's not a photo op when you're out there for 5 hours.
  • Strimmer (26/09/2021, 01:23) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bush cutting experience should be prerequisite on every elected politicians CV, Minimum five years working at minimum wage rate recommended
  • That’s nice (26/09/2021, 02:17) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    Of him and anyone who assisted him on that
    Thank you.
  • thank you (26/09/2021, 08:04) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    To Mitch and everyone that is taking part very much appreciated.
  • So (26/09/2021, 08:09) Like (34) Dislike (1) Reply
    WHAT HAPPEN TO THOSE HOLY CRIMINALS YOU ALL GOT UP AT BALO ? WHO ARE POSTING PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK WITH THEIR BLING BLING AND ARE ORDERING WHATEVER THEY WANT FOR BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINNER / NOOOPS , I FORGOT THEY ARE THE
    UNTOUCHABLE GUESTS
  • One thing I can say (26/09/2021, 08:10) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    Dude is not afraid of hard work like some of you lazy men are.
  • F (26/09/2021, 08:59) Like (11) Dislike (13) Reply
    it is a publicity stunt for Mitch! For years, the Brewers Bay area has been neglected by him. Everything is Cane Garden Bay. The $20,000 he was giving fake fishermen and farmers could have gone toward this cause
    • @F (26/09/2021, 14:36) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      Why are you being so SALTY? How can cutting bush and grass be a publicity stunt. The man doing what he got to do. And by the way? The Brewers bay community could have taken taken care of that why wait for him to start doing it. Perfect sign of laziness.
  • hmmm (26/09/2021, 09:12) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    I thought Solid waste department is responsible for bush cutting or is it Public Works?
  • RedStorm (26/09/2021, 09:24) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Community Service should be for everyone. BVI should take a page out of the books of Rawanda.
  • one eye (26/09/2021, 12:52) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    Mitch is a good yute
    • @one eye (26/09/2021, 16:40) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      I would agree, he is a good person. Sometimes he may slip up a bit but his heart is always in the right place and he means well.
    • @one eye (26/09/2021, 17:12) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      That’s because his parents raise them right.
  • musa (26/09/2021, 14:48) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    This leader is full of energy and we all need to support his efforts
  • District2 resident (26/09/2021, 17:03) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    He is a good rep down here and he is very much appreciated. I can’t speak for the rest, but Mitch is not going anywhere come next election. It is going to be a easy win for him.
  • Proud (27/09/2021, 07:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mitch I am proud of you. You are showing others what it means to serve and being proud of your territory. Too often lip service comes from representatives. One wonders if some realize why they were elected. Power and money seem to be the answer. Continue to serve well Mitch.h
  • Observer (27/09/2021, 11:43) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    So you are saying all the representatives should go and clean the bush. I don't think so. What should happen is that PWD and solid waste should get their worker to cut the bush.
    Also the representatives could use some of their district money and get young men and women in each community to cut the bush.


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