Utilise Sargassum Seaweed For Its Many Benefits

Friday, 17 May 2019 - 4:20pm

Marine Biologist at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour Mr. Mervin Hastings is reminding residents to utilise the Sargassum seaweed that washes up along the Territory’s shorelines.

BVI Leads In Implementation Of OECS Climate Change Project

Tuesday, 30 April 2019 - 4:45pm

The Virgin Islands has led the way regionally in implementation of the five-year OECS iLAND Resilience Project and was featured highly at the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) iLAND Resilience Project Closure Conference held in Saint Lucia from April 25 to 26.

DDM Seeks Consultancy Services For Management Of Mangroves

Thursday, 25 April 2019 - 5:36pm

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is inviting consultants to submit Expressions of Interest for the provision of consultancy services for the development of a Sustainable Management Plan for Mangroves in the British Virgin Islands.

2019 Earth Day Message By Premier And Minister Of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie

Monday, 22 April 2019 - 9:52am

My people of the Virgin Islands I greet you on this festive Easter Monday which is celebrated as a holiday in many Christian cultures.

Governor Pledges To Protect The Territory’s Biodiversity

Thursday, 11 April 2019 - 4:57pm

Governor Jaspert visited Jost Van Dyke today with the BVI National Parks Trust and scientists from Kew Gardens in the UK. 

All Communities Encouraged To Participate In Clean-Up Campaign

Wednesday, 10 April 2019 - 11:44am

The public is hereby notified that the Government of the Virgin Islands will be launching a comprehensive clean-up of the Territory.

Government To Protect Threatened Plants And Habitats

Monday, 8 April 2019 - 4:43pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour has pledged to strengthen the knowledge of the status and locations of threatened plant species and habitats to facilitate more informed conservation management decisions.

Agreement Signed To Protect The Territory’s Environment

Tuesday, 26 March 2019 - 5:15pm

The protection of the Territory’s environment will take centre stage with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) and the Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) on March 18.

Students Share Hurricane Irma Experiences For World Poetry Day

Thursday, 21 March 2019 - 12:56pm

A video production of students recounting their Hurricane Irma experiences has been launched as part of the activities to highlight World Poetry Day.

Children’s Art Competition Nets 140 Pieces

Wednesday, 20 March 2019 - 2:14pm

Some 140 pieces of art created by children of school age living in the BVI were showcased at a prize giving ceremony hosted by His Excellency Governor Augustus Jaspert and Mrs. Millie Jaspert.

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