DATE |
EVENT |
TIME |
VENUE |
ORGANIZER (S) |
|
1 – 30
|
2008 Fisheries Closed Season
The public is reminded of the enforcement of the following 2008 Fishery Closed Seasons:
i) Lobsters - 31st July until 31st October;
ii) Whelks - 15th August until 31st October;
iii) Conch - 15th August until 31st October;
iv) Turtles - 1st April until 30th November.
During this time no person shall catch, sell, offer for sale or buy lobster, conch, whelk or turtle in the VI. Any person found doing so will be liable for prosecution. This conservation measure helps to ensure the health and successful reproduction of these important marine commercial species. |
- |
- |
Conservation & Fisheries Department |
|
4 – 8
4th
5th
8th
|
2008/2009 Academic School Year
Orientation of new students
Re- Opening of high schools & primary schools
Classes begin for the
2008 / 2009 Academic Year
|
-
-
-
|
Various Schools |
Ministry of Education |
|
4 -18
|
DDM Radio Programme
“A review of the DDM Summer Exploration Programme”
|
4th – 10:00 a.m.
7th – 8:00 p.m.
10th – 9:30 a.m.
15th – 9:00 a.m.
18th – 4:00 p.m.
|
ZROD Radio Station
ZCCR Radio Station
ZKing Radio Station
ZBVI Radio Station
ZVCR Radio Station |
Department of Disaster Management |
|
11 |
Public Eye
“ Motor Vehicle Policy ” |
8:00 p.m. |
|
Ministry of Communications & Works |
|
15 |
Anegada Lands Allocation & Land Development Public Meeting |
7:00 p.m. |
Windward Passage Hotel, St. Thomas, USVI |
Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour |
|
18
|
Public Eye
“BVI Fishing Complex Strategic Plan ” |
8:00 p.m. |
H. L. Stoutt Community College & Channel 52
|
Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour |
|
20 |
Annual International Coastal Cleanup
The Conservation & Fisheries Department invites interested groups and persons to participate in the international clean up on Saturday, 20th September, 2008. Local clean up begins 8th September to 12th October, 2008. Please contact the Department for more information at 494-5681 or 494-3429. |
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- |
Conservation & Fisheries Department |
|
22 |
Testing of the Siren and NEBS |
2:00 p.m. |
All media Stations / Siren locations |
Department of Disaster Management |
|
22 - 26 |
Solar Drying Workshop
|
9:00 a.m. –
12:00 p.m. |
HLSCC |
Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour |
|
22 - 27
|
2008 Monaco Boat Show
Director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) Captain Baboucar Sallah, Chief Marine Surveyor Captain Pat Nawaratne, and Ag. Registrar of Shipping Mr. Ronald Donovan will attend. |
-
|
Monaco |
Office of the Premier |
|
24 - 28
|
Focus Show
“Care of the Elderly in Disasters”
|
24th – 9:00 p.m.
25th – 6:00 p.m.
27th – 7:00 p.m.
28th – 6:00 p.m. |
CBN Channel 51
JTV Channel 55
HLSCC Channel 52
Channel 1
|
Department of Disaster Management |
|
29 |
General Meeting of the BVI Amateur Radio League |
5:00 p.m. |
DDM Conference Room |
Department of Disaster Management |
|
30 |
Road Town: Then and Now Workshop
Sponsored by The Office of the City Manager. |
9:30 a.m. |
Training Division
Conference Room |
The Office of the City Manager |
|
30 - Oct. 3 |
Red Ensign Group Meeting
Director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) Captain Baboucar Sallah, Chief Marine Surveyor Captain Pat Nawaratne, and Ag. Registrar of Shipping Mr. Ronald Donovan will attend |
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London |
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