Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley is in the Bahamas attending high-level meetings on a Carbon Credit Legislative and Regulatory Framework and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.

Director of the Water and Sewerage Department, Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard has said that efforts must be made to identify, and in some cases revive water sources to include wells, catchments and natural areas such as ponds to mitigate the impact of Climate Change.

The public is notified that the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan community meetings have been postponed.

Long Bay, Beef Island is the first of many beaches in the Territory for which a comprehensive beach management plan will be developed to promote more sustainable recreational and economic use of the beach while ensuring environmental protection.

Stakeholders were engaged this week in a five (5) day workshop featuring technical and practical applications of coral reef monitoring best practices and information sharing.

The Virgin Islands is joining organisations from across the Caribbean to share scientific best practices and techniques for mangrove restoration in a virtual Regional Mangrove Symposium from March 1 to 3.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has entered into an agreement and signed a contract for the construction of restroom facilities for Brewer’s Bay Beach with K&C Construction.

Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley has received the published 2020 ecosystem accounts that continues to provide evidence and support environmental and economic management for the Territory.

The two-member team from the Economics For The Environment Consultancy Limited (EFTEC) Mr. Jake Kuyer and Ms. Sophie Neupauer are featured on their tour around Tortola with Marine Biologist Mr. Mervin Hastings on Monday, February 21. 

Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley said that he is pleased that the partnership that was built to protect and preserve the natural resources of the Territory is continuing to produce results.