Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert provided an update on the progress made on removing abandoned vehicles from various locations around the island. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 28] the Minister said, “I stood in this very same spot on 8th March and spoke about abandoned vehicles. I am honoured to be able to stand again to update this honourable house and speak about a topic that is close to my heart and to the hearts of many Bermudians: cleaning up abandoned vehicles.
“Mr. Speaker, for too long, we have seen these rusty, broken-down cars, trucks, and bikes littering our streets, our parks, and our neighbourhoods. They are not only an eyesore but also a health hazard, a fire risk, and a source of pollution.
They diminish the beauty and the dignity of our island, and they undermine our sense of pride and community. “Mr. Speaker, for years, these vehicles have been lying around, unsightly and neglected, scattered across our landscape like forgotten relics.
They tarnish the beauty of our island, becoming eyesores in the midst of our picturesque surroundings. These abandoned cars, trucks, motorcycles, and auxiliary bicycles are not just rusting hunks of metal; they are symbols of our neglect and a reminder that we have strayed from the path of responsibility and care that once defined us. “Mr.
Speaker, when you and I were young, the words “Keep Bermuda Beautiful” were not just a slogan – they were a way of life. We took pride in our surroundings and.
