News
New Navigation Aids
Posted November 15, 2008 After a great deal of expense, a great deal of work by Tom McCoy and his men, and coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard, we now have a much improved navigation aid system into Flamingo Bay.
Waste Transfer Site Clean Up . . . . . . Again!
Posted October 29, 2008 In August of this year Waste Management and Public Works hauled off over 250 cubic yards of trash. A great deal of it was construction debris.
Last week they had to return to do the same thing. There was at least a 6 foot high pile of construction debris at the Waste Transfer Site.
The above picture was taken a few days after the latest clean up and you can see that more debris is already on the ground.
If a homeowner / property owner is having major construction done, please rent your own trash bin. It is the law. If a contractor is found to be placing trash / construction debris on the ground there could be a fine of up to $1000 for each occurrence.
If you are an absentee homeowner that has hired a contractor please make sure that the contractor rents their own trash bin and have it placed at the construction site.
Please, do not place trash or construction debris on the ground. Thank you!
Swim Dock Repair
Posted October 22, 2008 As you can see from the above photo, the WISAR swim dock at Honeymoon Beach was badly damaged and ended up on shore after Hurricane Omar. Tom McCoy, WISAR President, has informed WICA that he will be fixing the swim dock in the near future. He explained that it will be returned to its original location when repairs are completed. Hopefully it will be back before "Season" starts.
International Coastal Clean Up
Posted September 28, 2008 Water Island Resident Tom McCoy arranged to have two areas of Water Island cleaned by the Junior ROTC of St. Thomas on Saturday, September 27, 2008. Approximately 40 members of the JROTC converged on Water Island at the Flamingo Bay area and the Limestone Beach area. The group collected about 50 bags of trash!!
Helping the group was Tom McCoy, Marion Wilkinson, Bob Bohr, Randy Coe and Mary Dunakey! Thank you and Nice Job!
Waste Transfer Site Clean-Up
Posted August 6, 2008 Water Island is lighter by 250 yards of trash! The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority arrived on Water Island August 1st and was here until August 4th cleaning up our mess at the Trash Transfer Site. Eleven (11) overflowing dumpsters of trash were taken off the Island. Again, we must thank Department of Public Works Commissioner, Mr. Darryl Smalls, for instigating the clean-up.
Now that the site is clean, please let us all - residents, guests, contractors, try very hard to keep it this way.
Gasoline Delivery
Posted July 27, 2008 This Saturday, August 2, 2008 the gasoline delivery truck will be at the deep water dock from 8:30am to 12 noon. Just a reminder, the gasoline delivery will take place the first Saturday of each month. Bring your car, golf cart, scooter, boat or gas cans and FILL "ER UP!!
They Came, They Saw, They Cleaned up!
Posted July 10, 2008 The Water Island Civic Association (WICA) welcomed the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority “Youth Environmental Summer Program” participants to Water Island on Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Jim & Marion Wilkinson and Tom & Barbara Archibald were on hand to welcome the group and assist in their efforts.
Bowling Tournament
2008 4th of July Parade!
Gasoline Delivery
Posted July 1, 2008 This Saturday, July 5, 2008 the gasoline delivery truck will be at the deep water dock from 8:30am to 12 noon. Bring your car, golf cart, scooter, boat or gas cans and FILL "ER UP!!
Hold Your Cards...We Have a Winner!
Posted June 21, 2008 Last night was "Bingo Night" on Water Island! As can be seen in the photos, everyone had a lot of fun and enjoyed the night. Marion Wilkinson organized the event, Arlene Dooley provided a very nice Door Prize from Cardow Jeweler's, and Jim Wilkinson got roped in to being the "Caller".
Wii Bowling Tournament
Posted June 13, 2008 The Professional Bowlers Association has nothing to worry about after the first Wii Bowling Tournament was held on Wednesday night, June 11, 2008. If you dare, click here to see a recap of the night's events.
Roadside Cutting Crew
Posted June 13, 2008 The roadsides and beach area have not looked as good as they do now for at least the last 20 years. This was made possible by the cooperation between the Governor, John P. de Jongh Jr., Commissioner of Public Works, Mr Darryl Smalls, DPW Supervisor, Mr. Sean Brown and the Water Island Civic Association! The roadside cutting crew shown above is a hard working nice group of people that have made a huge difference in our quality of life here on Water Island. When you see them working please do not hesitate to stop and thank them for their hard work!
WICA Reward Awarded
Posted on June 7, 2008 Barney Calhoun was presented an award check from the Water Island Civic Association today for his role in apprehending 3 thieves at Phillips Landing the night of May 28, 2008. THANK YOU BARNEY!
Barney Calhoun Jim Wilkinson
Wii Bowling Tournament
Posted May 29, 2008 Get out your bowling shoes, think of a great team name and come on out for a fun night!
Gasoline Delivery
Thank You Sam
Clean Up at Honeymoon Beach
Save a Life
Honeymoon Beach
Posted April 16, 2008 We have been informed by Commissioner Williams from the Park & Recreation Department that he intends to send a maintenance crew over within the week to do a general clean-up of Honeymoon Beach!
Thank you Commissioner Williams!
Road Repair Update
Posted April 11, 2008 Road repair work continues on Water Island. Today another 12 tons of asphalt was used to patch potholes around the Island. Two Department of Public Work crews, lead by Road Supervisor Sean Brown, made a significant advance in improving our roads. Mr. Brown advised that they will be returning in May.
No Open Fires
Posted April 12, 2008 The Virgin Islands Government has announced a ban on any open fires due to the serious dry weather we have been experiencing. Special Note - Water Island is ALWAYS under a "No Open Fire" ban because of our lack of fire protection.
Trash
Posted April 12, 2008 Because of the recent explosion and fire at Bovoni landfill our trash receptacles were not emptied this week. Service should return shortly. In the meantime please try to limit your disposals at the landfill.
New Dock Opens
Next Gasoline Delivery
The next gasoline delivery is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd from 8:30 to 12 noon at the Deep Water Dock. Bring your gas cans, your car, your scooter, your golf cart, your boat and FILL 'ER UP!
Very Important Information
Please Read --
Posted March 30, 2008
1/ We have been informed by the Department of Public Works that vehicles and trailers should not be permanently parked along public roads. This includes the “dump” road.These vehicles must be moved to the owner’s property. The Department of Public Works will be over to check on this.
2/ Because of the dangerous condition of the temporary dock, the Commissioner of Public Works is going to expedite the opening of the new dock on or about April 4 – 7th. After the permanent dock is open they will remove the temporary dock for much needed repairs. The repairs will take at least a week. All dinghys and boats must be removed from the temporary dock immediately after the new dock is open. After being repaired the temporary dock should be returned.
Ice Cream Social
HUGE SUCCESS!!!
Posted March 27, 2008 The Water Island Civic Association Ice Cream Social held last night, March 26th, was a big success! There were 635 people that showed up!! (Well, maybe not that many, but for the people making the Sundaes and Banana Splits it probably felt that way.) Everyone had a smile on their face and a belly full of Ice Cream. It was nice for the whole Water Island Family to get together and enjoy some fabulous desserts. A BIG "Thank You!" goes out to Marion Wilkinson who organized and planned the event and to all of the WICA members that worked so hard to make it a fun night! For more pictures of the festivities, click here.
Roadside Cutting Crews Back on Island
Posted March 5, 2008 As promised by DPW Commissioner Darryl Smalls, the roadside cutting crews have returned to Water Island! They arrived on March 5th and should be on Island for about two weeks. They will be cutting brush and grass along our roadways. Please use caution as you are approaching work areas. Tap your horn to let the workers know you are approaching.
PotHole Repair
Posted on March 5, 2008 On Tuesday, March 4th, two road crews and two asphalt trucks from the Department of Public Works descended on Water Island with 12 tons of asphalt. The crews, under the supervision of Sean Brown from Public Works, did not have any trouble finding places to put the asphalt! With the poor condition of most roadways on Water Island the 12 tons was used up quickly. Mr. Brown has scheduled additional pothole repair for next Thursday, March 13th. He has stated that he will schedule additional trips as needed.
WISAR "Open House" a Huge Success
Posted March 3, 2008 The "Open House" held by Water Island Search & Rescue was a huge success. On Sunday, March 2nd, the WISAR members conducted free blood pressure tests, showed off the latest in First Aid equipment, and solicited for volunteers. The crowd was treated to a beautiful and tasty buffet. (They must know that if you say "Free Food" Water Island people will come out.) For more pictures of the Open House click here.
Next Gasoline Delivery!
Posted March 1, 2008 The next scheduled gasoline delivery is set for Saturday, March 15th from 8:30am to 12 Noon at the Deep Water Dock. Bring your gas cans, your car, your scooter, your golf cart, your boat and FILL 'ER UP!
Honeymoon Beach Development Update
Posted on February 29, 2008 Log into the "Members" area of this website and check out the presentation that was made to the Commissioner of Parks & Recreation, Mr. St Clair Williams, Assistant Commissioner of Parks & Recreation, Mr. Stanley Smith and Territorial Director of Planning & Development, Mr Roy Canton. Just a reminder, only WICA members can access this page.
"Clean Up - Aisle 5"
Posted February 23, 2008 Whew! That Water Island Search & Rescue bunch sure are hard workers. A group of volunteers spent THE ENTIRE DAY cleaning the Water Island Fire House. The results are spectacular. A big round of applause goes out to Carl Blume, Jim Blakey, Wally Henshaw, Glenn Petit, Mary Coe, John Coleman, Randy Coe, and Marion Wilkinson. Don't forget - - WISAR is having an "Open House" at the Fire House on Sunday, March 2, 2008 from 2PM to 4PM. Come On Out! Click here to see more photos of the massive clean-up they performed.
Gasoline Delivery This Saturday
Posted February 19, 2008 There will be a gasoline delivery truck at the Deep Water Dock this Saturday, February 23rd from 8:30am until about Noon. Bring your car, golf cart, scooter, boat or gas cans and FILL "ER UP!!
Thinking of You
Water Island Land Use Study Now On-line
Posted February 9, 2008
The Land Use Study conducted for Water Island by the University of the Virgin Islands is now online. We encourage all residents to read the study. Access the full study here.
"Thank You" Mark Knopf
Posted February 9, 2008
Mark Knopf was kind enough to fill many pot holes along South Limestone Road with some excess macadam from the new dock project. Nice job Mark! Thank you!
Gasoline Delivery to Water Island a Huge Success
"You might of thought they were giving the gasoline away, what with all the smiling faces!" Our first bi-weekly gasoline delivery took place at the Deep Water Dock on Saturday, February 2nd and the response by Water island residents was overwhelming. Caribbean Petroleum was happy with the turn-out and is looking forward to coming back. Many of our residents indicated that they had never had the needle on their gas gauge read "Full" before! Another bonus to the day was that Caribbean Petroleum decided to match the price at the fuel dock at Crown Bay Marina! You cannot beat that.
So as not to conflict with our yearly Auction on February 16th, the next gasoline delivery will be Saturday, February 23rd, 8:30 - 12noon FILL 'ER UP!
Many residents asked if they were going to bring diesel fuel over. According to Mark, an employee of Caribbean Petroleum, he will mention it to the owners. If you are interested in having diesel fuel brought over please leave a comment on the "Comments" page of this website!
Delegate Donna Christensen Attends WICA Annual Meeting
Posted February 1, 2008
Congressional Delegate Donna Christensen was a guest at our Annual Meeting on January 24, 2007. She gave the Civic Association members an update on what she has been doing to help improve our U.S. Mail service here on Water Island. Her talk was very informative and she listened intently to the member's questions and concerns. Two days later the local Postmaster, Mr. Stevens, paid a visit to Water Island and spoke with several residents about how he hopes to improve the mail delivery. Thank you Delegate Christensen!
Order Water Island Polo Shirt - deadline Jan 27, 2008
The 22th Annual Water Island Auction is going to be held on Saturday, February 16, 2008. As in past years there will be a very limited supply of the very popular Outer Banks, 100% combed cotton Polo Shirts, embroidered with Water Island and logo.
To eliminate the chance of not finding your size and color at the auction, we are providing this opportunity for you to order in advance. You may select either Blue or White, and stipulate either medium or large size, at a cost of $45.00 per shirt.
All requests for advance orders must be sent to Jackie Coleman no later than Sunday, January 27, 2008. Please contact Jackie Coleman.
Water Islanders Compete in 1/2 Marathon
Posted Jan 24, 2008 - Water Island was represented by walkers David and Lynn Clouse in the 15th annual DisneyWorld 1/2 Marathon on Jan 12, 2008. Click Here for more photos.
Gov. John deJongh's Msg to Water Island in 2008 State of the Territory Address
Wednesday, January 23rd 2008
To the residents of Water Island, I would like to assure you that our efforts to provide an appropriate dock facility continue. I was pleased to receive the report that the boat ramps have been poured and that we are only a month or two away from completion. And we are mindful of the many basic services that are provided by the community on a volunteer basis, and for which more funding by government is needed and required. We have also received the planning study with respect to broader land-use questions from the University of the Virgin Islands and trust that this will prove useful as we move ahead.
A complete copy of the address is available from the Virgin Islands Daily News