The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Communications and Works
Government of the Virgin Islands
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
Occasionally the Government requires a portion of private lands to widen roads and/or create alternate access roads to other properties. The process to inform, negotiate and compensate the owner(s) is a Wayleaves matter.
Process
Step 1: Customer receives a written notification from Government of a pending land encroachment. A consent form and drawings of proposed work is attached.
Step 2: Customer replies to Government indicating his consent to the proposed work and preference for compensation.
Step 3: PWD would contact customer to coordinate the works schedule.
Step 4: Customer is required to sign Land Subdivision form at Ministry of Communication and Works..
Step 5: The Ministry of Communication and Works shares appraised value with customer and negotiating may take place at this stage. Customer must now agree in writing to compensation amount.
Step 6: Customer is to sign Land Transfer and Deed of Release documents and accept cheque payment.
Step 7: Copies of the sealed documents in #6 are to be sent to the customer.
Turn Around Time
Varies depending on outcome of decision
Department Contact Information
Ministry of Communications and Works
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email Address: mcw@gov.vg
Telephone: 1(284) 468-2183
Fax: 1(284) 468-3090