Schools Receive Copies Of Virgin Islands Environmental Atlas

Wednesday, 5 May 2021 - 4:09pm

Teachers and students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) have received copies of the Virgin Islands Environmental Atlas as the National Parks Trust moves to supply 200 copies to public and private schools across the Territory.

Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease Found At 33 Dive Sites

Monday, 19 April 2021 - 6:02pm

Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley said the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) has had a devastating impact on the Territory’s reefs and has been found at 33 dive sites.

Statement By The Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley Minister For Natural Resources, Labour & Immigration: Update On The Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

Wednesday, 10 March 2021 - 6:24pm

Mister Speaker, thank you for allowing me to give an update on the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD).

Statement By The Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley Minister For Natural Resources, Labour & Immigration On BVI Environment Atlas

Wednesday, 10 March 2021 - 5:33pm

Mister Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to inform this Honourable House of the publication of the BVI Environmental Atlas.

Message from Governor Jaspert Regarding the End of the Atlantic Hurricane Season

Tuesday, 1 December 2020 - 4:24pm

Many of us may be breathing a little easier now that the Atlantic Hurricane Season has officially ended.

Message from Honourable Andrew A. Fahie Regarding the End of the Atlantic Hurricane Season

Tuesday, 1 December 2020 - 3:48pm

We are indeed blessed today as we can say that we have come through yet another Atlantic Hurricane Season safely and with very few effects on our shores. I think the entire Virgin Islands can feel immensely grateful that storms or hurricanes did not place any additional burdens upon us during what has already been a burdensome year.

Beach At St. Thomas Bay Temporarily Closed To Recreational Use

Friday, 16 October 2020 - 8:02pm

The beach at St. Thomas Bay in Valley, Virgin Gorda extending from Fort Point to Collision Point is closed to recreational use due to results of water quality testing.

BVI Vector Teams To Begin Fogging Operations On Tortola

Tuesday, 6 October 2020 - 12:00pm

The Environmental Health Division’s Vector Teams will begin fogging operations this week to address the high level of mosquito infestation and increase in dengue cases reported in the British Virgin Islands.

Statement by Honourable Vincent Wheatley On Vulnerability Assessment For Virgin Gorda

Friday, 12 June 2020 - 9:06am

Mr. Speaker, the Caribbean Region is about to enter another hurricane season and I would encourage everyone to accelerate their preparations as we anticipate an active season. I certainly recognise the challenges that emerge in our preparations as we continue to grapple with the pandemic and its social and economic impacts.  We must always remain vigilant and prepared. 

Statement by Honourable Vincent Wheatley on Environment

Friday, 12 June 2020 - 9:02am

Mister Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to address this Honourable House with a very important issue in our environment which is critical for the protection of our Territory in more ways than one; that of the protection of our coral reefs.

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