Local fishers, stakeholders and the public are notified that the fishing season for the Green Turtle and the Hawksbill Turtle will be closed from April 1 to November 30.
World Water Day is an important global event highlighting water's crucial role and the need to protect this valuable resource. This year's theme, "Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible," brings attention to an often overlooked aspect of our water supply.
Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson and officials are featured at a session on regional opportunities for training in agriculture with secondary school students.
Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson says the Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to the principles of food security and sovereignty and will ensure there is a greater capacity for food sustainability.
Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson is featured with Ms. Lenia Smith, the winner of the 2024 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market Fish Soup competition along with Agriculture Officer, Ms. Lesley Maduro.
Virgin Islands farmers are featured as they discussed Regenerative Agriculture which is a way of farming that works with nature to help tackle climate change and ecological collapse. The session was held on Thursday, March 13, 2024.