Paraquita Bay,
Tortola, Virgin Islands (British) VG1120
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is a Department under the Premier's Office of the Government of the Virgin Islands.
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is responsible for ensuring food is safe, nutritionally sound, produced and harvested in an environmentally sustainable manner that builds resilience to internal and external shocks while contributing to the economic growth, social well-being and protection of the natural environment.
Vision
To be the key agency in the Virgin Islands for sustainable food security.
Mission
To ensure sustainable production, harvest and supply of safe, high quality food by regulating the agricultural and fisheries sectors.
Our Values
We share the ethical values of the Virgin Islands Public Service, and pledge to be:
- Committed - Striving to give our best to every task.
- Responsive - Responding effectively to the needs of our clients.
- Supportive - Upholding all that is valid or right, giving emotional and moral support to clients and staff.
- Respectful - Showing courtesy, consideration, and deference for our clients’ requests.
- Open - Being accessible to all clients and staff.
- Diligent - Serving our clients with professionalism in a practical, conscientious, rigorous, and timely manner.
- Honest - Behaving ethically with integrity, loyalty and candour.
List of Services
Agriculture Services | Fisheries Services
List of Forms and Conditions
List of Agriculture Forms | List of Fisheries Forms | Conditions of Importation
Units within the Department
What's Happening Within Our Department?
Animal Control Services And Transportation On Hold |
2 Oct 2024 - 2:29pm
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Updated Closed Season For Lobsters, Conch, And Whelk In The VI |
29 Jul 2024 - 5:47pm
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Farmers And Fishers Urged To Stay Prepared During Hurricane Season |
29 Jul 2024 - 5:40pm
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VI Government Partners In Hosting Fishing Tournament |
22 Jul 2024 - 4:27pm
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VI Observes World Ocean Day 2024 |
7 Jun 2024 - 5:09pm
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VI Farmers Applauded For Open Farm Initiative |
23 May 2024 - 9:42am
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Remarks By Junior Minister For Agriculture And Fisheries At Territorial Address |
17 May 2024 - 10:38am
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Turtle Season Closed From April 1 To November 30 |
22 Mar 2024 - 2:41pm
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Statement by Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Theodore James on World Water Day 2024 |
22 Mar 2024 - 9:33am
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VI Government Committed To Principles Of Food Security |
19 Mar 2024 - 1:46pm
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Department Contact Information
To make contact with Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, see below for contact information:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
General Office - Paraquita Bay and Virgin Gorda - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Abattoir - 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Airport - 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
General Office (Paraquita Bay) - 1(284) 468-6123/6124
Veterinary Unit - 1 (284) 468 - 6197
Virgin Gorda Office - 1(284) 468-9263/6506/6507
Airport Office - 1(284) 468-6449