Cane Garden Bay Beach Is Closed Due To Poor Water Quality

Thursday, 7 December 2017 - 5:36pm

The Cane Garden Bay beach is closed for recreational use until further notice due to poor water quality.

Premier Smith's Statement On Progress Of Finalising Recovery Efforts Following Tropical Wave In The Virgin Islands

Friday, 11 August 2017 - 6:15pm

My fellow Virgin Islanders and residents of this Territory: This morning, I had the opportunity to visit different areas in Tortola as we, as a Territory, continue our recovery efforts.

Environmental Levy Takes Effect September 1

Thursday, 3 August 2017 - 2:29pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands is reminding visitors to the Territory that effective September 1, an environmental and tourism levy of $10.00 will be collected on arrival at all ports of entry.

Premier Smith- ‘A Clean Environment Starts With Us’

Wednesday, 19 July 2017 - 3:37pm

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Orlando D. Smith, OBE, has called on residents to stop the improper dumping of garbage and keep the environment clean.

Remarks By Honourable Pickering - The Virgin Islands Must Act To Protect Against Threats Of Climate Change

Monday, 17 July 2017 - 4:07pm

There are milestones in the development of any country,and there are turning points that determine the destiny of a place under shifting circumstances.

Environmental Levy Takes Effect September 1

Friday, 14 July 2017 - 4:00pm

Visitors to the Virgin Islands are being advised that effective September 1, an environmental and tourism levy of $10.00 will be collected on arrival at the ports of entry.

Statement by the Deputy Premier On The United Nations Ocean Conference

Tuesday, 13 June 2017 - 12:41pm

Madam Speaker, I would like to update this honourable House on my attendance and participation at the recent United Nations Ocean Conference, which took place at UN Headquarters in New York between 5th and 9th June.

BVI To Receive Assistance With Development Goals

Monday, 12 June 2017 - 4:03pm

Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering has welcomed the commitment to provide the BVI with technical assistance for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.

Environment Week Closes With Worship Service

Monday, 12 June 2017 - 3:28pm

Environment Week ended on Saturday June 10, with a solemn Sunrise Praise and Worship Service at the Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Conservation Staff ‘Dive In’ To Underwater Clean-Up!

Wednesday, 7 June 2017 - 3:11pm

Staff of the Conservation and Fisheries Department took a dive at Long Bay, Beef Island and retrieved several bags of trash that were lodged in the sand under the ocean waves.

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