John McCarthy
FREDERIKSTED —The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said today that it “condemns in the strongest terms the recent arson that destroyed garbage trucks and essential heavy equipment belonging to a critical vendor contracted to address the backlog of house-to-house garbage collection on St. Croix.”
“This unacceptable and unfortunate act demonstrates a blatant disregard for the rule of law, the livelihoods of hardworking individuals, and the well-being of the St. Croix community,” VIWMA said. “This malicious act has disrupted critical services and undermined efforts to restore timely waste collection for our residents.”
VIWMA said it is “working closely with law enforcement and other agencies to support the investigation and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.”
“VIWMA remains committed to overcoming this setback and fulfilling our mission of providing reliable waste
management services for the Virgin Islands,” it said. “We urge the community to remain vigilant and united as we address this matter together.”
