On behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands, I welcome you here today, as we launch this Hydrology Study, to assess the Territory’s vulnerability to the risks associated with flooding.
Topic: Climate Change, Coastal Zone Management, Water and Sewerage | Posted By: aphillip
Wednesday, 12 April 2017 - 4:45pm
The Cane Garden Bay Revetment Project was launched with a literal splash as a symbolic “first” rock was dropped into the ocean at the site of the proposed revetment.
Residents of Cane Garden Bay are asked to desist from parking in the area adjacent to the bus stop at the bottom of Soldier’s Hill as works are scheduled to begin in the area on Friday, April 7.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. the Honourable Kedrick Pickering has announced that the Territory was allotted Euro 1,297,384(approximately USD $1,378,081) in resources to design and implement physical adaptation projects.
In January of last year, 2016, I had the pleasure of announcing an exciting project led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour underway in Cane Garden Bay and Brewers Bay designated the North Shore Integrated Coastal and Watershed Stabilisation Project.
The public is notified that Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. the Honourable Kedrick Pickering will make a statement on the upcoming contracts for Climate Change and Sustainable Land Management (iLAND RESILIANCE) ......
The BVI’s progress on climate change and financial services were presented at the 15th OCT-EU Forum and OCTA Ministerial Conference in Aruba last week.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. the Honourable Kedrick Pickering is attending a three day Small Island Developing States symposium in Nassau, Bahamas.
The BVI’s progress on climate change and financial services were presented at the 15th OCT-EU Forum and OCTA Ministerial Conference in Aruba last week.