Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is urging the people of the Territory to do their part to protect the environment by reducing the use of plastics and engage in recycling.

The Department of Waste Management is stepping up efforts to remove derelict vehicles and other scrap metals from across the Virgin Islands.

Six year-old Ky’Resha Hodge was named the Virgin Islands’ top recycler amidst 42 students between the ages of two and 19 who competed for the Student Recycling competition conducted by Green VI in conjunction with the Department of Waste Management.

Students across the Virgin Islands are invited to participate in a ‘Recycling Competition’ organised by the Department of Waste Management and Green VI.

The Government of the Virgin Islands held an emergency public meeting to discuss waste management solutions for the Territory.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to engage in waste reduction and recycling to reduce the garbage stream at Pockwood Pond in the absence of the incinerator which is offline.

Students and families throughout the Territory are invited to participate in the WE RECYCLE Student Competition from December 1 to 30.

Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley is pictured presenting the ‘Green Your Reception Area’ plaque to the staff of the BVI Tourist Board on Tuesday, November 5.