VIWMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS NEW INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA or Authority) Preserving Paradise Team would like to inform the community that its’ Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Adrian Taylor as the Authority’s new Interim Executive Director. Adrian Taylor presently, is employed by VIWMA, in the capacity of Director of Disposal for the Solid Waste Division.

Mr. Taylor brings a wealth of experience to the Preserving Paradise Team. He has extensive knowledge in the waste management industry specifically, solid waste collections and landfill construction and design. Mr. Taylor served as Streets Administrator at the Department of Public Works in the City of Richmond Virginia. He has a degree in Construction Management from Kennedy Western University. Adrian shared that he is eager to serve in this leadership role and looks forward to aiding the Authority with moving forward.

The VIWMA Board of Directors welcomes Mr. Adrian Taylor while preparing to seek candidates to permanently lead the Authority.

For more information, contact the Office of Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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07 27/18

VIWMA TEAM TO BEGIN REPAIRS ON COLLAPSED SEWER LINE IN OLD HOSPITAL GROUNDS

(ST. CROIX, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community of a collapsed 8” sewer line, which has led to a manhole overflow in the #2 Old Hospital Grounds (American Legion Hall) area.

VIWMA staff and contractors will begin work to repair the collapsed section of sewer line to cease wastewater overflow on Sunday, July 1, 2018.

Residents are asked to avoid the standing water in the vicinity of #2 Old Hospital Grounds (area above Gallows Bay Dock). The Authority advises the motoring public to traverse with caution or consider the use of alternate routes near the impacted area.

Deodorization will be administered locally to minimize odor impact to residents.

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise Team continues to work diligently to provide reliable services and would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation.
For additional information, contact Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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06 30/18

VIWMA TEAM ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF REPAIRS ON COLLAPSED SEWER LINE IN OLD HOSPITAL GOUNDS

(St. Croix, USVI) -The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community that repairs to a collapsed 8” sewer line, which led to a manhole overflow in the #2 Old Hospital Grounds (American Legion Hall) area over the weekend is now complete.

VIWMA staff and contractors replaced approximately 30 feet of damaged pipe ceasing the bypass/non-compliance. The area will be disinfected and road repair is in progress.

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise Team continues to work diligently to provide reliable services and would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation.

For additional information, contact Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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07 02/18

VIWMA TEAM ANNOUNCES EMANCIPATION DAY & FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community of the hours of operation for the VIWMA’s facilities and administrative offices in observance of the Emancipation Day and Fourth of July Holidays.

LANDFILLS, TRANSFER STATIONS (TS) and CONVENIENCE CENTERS (CCs)

All administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 3, 2017 and Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of these holidays. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, July 5, 2018.

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority’s management and staff wishes everyone a happy and safe Emancipation Day and Fourth of July.

For additional information, contact Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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