Responsible pet ownership is celebrated in the British Virgin Islands. We take pride in promoting a harmonious community where dogs are valued members, and their welfare is a top priority.
Dog registration is an essential step in ensuring the safety, accountability, and well-being of our beloved companions. By registering your dog, you become an active participant in creating a pet-friendly environment and fostering responsible pet ownership.
This page provides important information about what ciguatera is, how to recognize its symptoms, which fish to avoid, and how to protect yourself and your family from exposure. Learn about prevention, treatment options, and the public health efforts in place to monitor and manage ciguatera in the Virgin Islands.
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is a Department under the Premier's Office of the Government of the Virgin Islands.
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is responsible for ensuring that food is safe, nutritionally sound, produced and harvested in an environmentally sustainable manner that builds resilience to internal and external shocks, while contributing to the economic growth, social well-being and the protection of the natural environment.
To be the key agency in the Virgin Islands for sustainable food security.
The Valley, Virgin Gorda
Virgin Islands (British) VG1150
Business Hours:
Virgin Gorda Office: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telephone: 1(284) 468-9263/6506/6507
Email Addresses: doaf@gov.vg, fisheries@gov.vg, vet@gov.vg, plantproduction@gov.vg
Paraquita Bay, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
Business Hours:
General Office - Paraquita Bay - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Abattoir - 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Airport - 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Telephone: Paraquita Bay - 1(284) 468-6123/6124
Veterinary Unit - 1 (284) 468 - 6197
Email Addresses: doaf@gov.vg, fisheries@gov.vg, vet@gov.vg, plantproduction@gov.vg
Food and Environment section serves as a comprehensive resource hub for matters concerning agriculture, food safety, environmental protection, and sustainable practices in the Virgin Islands. This section provides information on regulations, guidelines, and initiatives related to food production, distribution, and consumption, as well as environmental conservation efforts.