Smith launches ‘resilience’ clean-up campaign

Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has launched the Roots & Resilience: Together We Thrive programme, a multi-faceted initiative aimed at boosting community pride and improving the appearance of the Virgin Islands.

The first project under the programme, Paint the Town: Community Beautification Project, is already underway in East End, Long Look, and Anegada. The initiative focuses on repainting fences, gates, and walls along key roadways, with volunteers and local painters partnering with residents to revitalise the areas. Smith highlighted the importance of these communities, particularly their role in tourism.

“The Terrance B Lettsome International Airport is a major point of entry for our visitors. It is imperative that they experience a clean, attractive environment on their journey to their place of stay,” Smith explained. She noted that the area leading to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, which connects Beef Island to Tortola, was in disarray and has been prioritised for immediate attention to enhance the arrival experience for visitors and residents. The project collaborates with Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn and his community group. Penn expressed his support for the programme and encouraged residents to participate.