Mr. Speaker, I had the distinct pleasure to be escorted along the mangroves at Hans Creek, Beef Island earlier this week by a group of enthusiastic conservationists and lovers of the nature in the Virgin Islands.

The youngsters of the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) received hands-on training in mangrove cultivation last week when they assisted with the planting of seedlings that have been growing at the Jost Van Dyke nursery.

Mangrove conservationists from across the Virgin Islands met yesterday January 30 with their international counterparts to share strategies and lessons learnt on how to carry forward mangrove restoration works in the Territory.

The public is notified that the signing ceremony of the Grant Agreement between the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, H. Lavity Stout Community College (HLSCC).....

A Mangrove nursery will be will be established at the H. Lavity Stout Community College (HLSCC) following the signing of a Grant Agreement.

The public is invited to tune in to the launch of the Solar Technician training, scheduled for today Wednesday, January 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the HLSCC Learning Resource Centre.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Dr. Marcia Potter and Deputy Secretary Mr. Joseph Smith-Abbott are pictured with students of the Pelican Gate School and representatives from the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands at the recently held Arbour Day celebrations.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Dr. Marcia Potter is assuring the business community that the installation of sea markers will not hinder their business activities and livelihood.

Permanent Secretary Dr. Marcia Potter and Marine Biologist Mr. Mervin Hastings from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration will be attending the eleventh meeting of the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States Ocean Governance team in St. Lucia from October 8 to 10.

The public is reminded that the Beach Use Policy Community Meeting in West End Tortola at the Leonora Delville Primary School will now be held today Monday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m.