TEMPORARY OPENING CHANGE AT BOVONI LANDFILL TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY

(St. Thomas, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public of a temporary adjustment to the Bovoni Landfill’s opening time. On Friday, March 20, 2026, the landfill will open at 8:00 a.m., instead of the usual 6:00 a.m.

This brief delay will allow VIWMA staff to complete essential operational work necessary to optimize disposal capacity and ensure safe, efficient service for all users.

Normal operating hours will resume immediately following this temporary adjustment.

The Authority appreciates the community’s understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain reliable and effective waste management services.

For more information, please contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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03-19-2026

VIWMA AND BOVONI RESIDENTS ADVANCE SHARED VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority extends heartfelt thanks to the Bovoni residents, community leaders, and agency partners who participated in the Bovoni Community Town Hall on March 10, 2026. Your presence and engagement reflect the strength, resilience, and commitment of our community as we work together to protect public health and preserve our environment.

The meeting served as an open forum for residents to learn more about landfill operations, environmental safeguards, and long-term waste management planning. Attendees engaged in thoughtful dialogue with VIWMA leadership and partner agencies, asking questions and sharing perspectives on ways to improve waste management practices while protecting the surrounding community.

VIWMA representatives, alongside officials from the Department of Health, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services, and members of the 36^th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, appreciated the opportunity to listen directly to residents, strengthen communication, and provide updates on current operations and future improvements. The discussion reflected a shared commitment to identifying practical, sustainable solutions for managing waste in the territory.

Attendees also received updates on the proposed air curtain burner and waste incineration technology, including:

• A video demonstration illustrating the air curtain burner process and operation
• Examples of the end product of the process, showing how waste volume may be significantly reduced (e.g., approximately 10 pounds of waste reduced to about 1 pound of ash)
• Details regarding the placement and operation of the air curtain burner to assure residents that it would function within a controlled environment

Residents were receptive to learning more about how this technology can support improved waste management practices, reduce green waste fires, and help address smoke concerns at the landfill.

Special thanks to the Bovoni Council, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Nicole Craigwell-Syms, and Shanna O’Reilly of the Department of Health; VI Fire and Emergency Medical Service Director Antonio O. Stevens; and Senators the Honorable Kenneth L. Gittens and the Honorable Avery L. Lewis for their active participation and support.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for standing with VIWMA as we work toward sustainable solutions for our territory.

For more information, please contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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03-17-2026

VIWMA ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BOVONI LANDFILL

(St. Thomas, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public that the Bovoni Landfill will be temporarily closed for approximately two hours due to unexpected mechanical issues. The closure is effective immediately, and normal operations are expected to resume at 2:00 p.m.

We are addressing the issue to restore operations as quickly and safely as possible. The Authority will continue to provide updates should conditions change.

VIWMA remains committed to delivering reliable waste management services and appreciates the community’s patience, cooperation, and understanding during this brief interruption.

For more information, please contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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03-19-2026

VIWMA SCHEDULED TO CONDUCT SEWER LINE REPAIRS AT KRONPRINDSENS GADE AND CONTANT

(St. Thomas, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that sewer line repairs will be conducted at Kronprindsens Gade near the Department of Labor and in Contant behind the Car Wash.

The repairs are scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 14, through Sunday, March 15, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day. During this period, one lane of the intersection will be closed to accommodate the work.

Motorists are urged to proceed with caution, reduce their speed, and follow the instructions of road crew members or traffic personnel on site.

VIWMA apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as we continue working to maintain and improve the territory’s wastewater infrastructure.

For more information, please contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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03-13-2026