CLIMATE TRUST FUND TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE ROAD TOWN DEVELOPMENT, SAYS BURNETT PENN

The influx of the sargassum seaweed is directly related to climate change and Environmental Officials want to ensure all the factors related to this global phenomenon are factored into the Road Town Development partnership. Wednesday marked the first town hall meeting dedicated to the Project. The meeting brought together members of the business community, Government … Continued

HEALTH MINISTRY, HM PRISON TEAM UP TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES

The Ministry of Health and Social Development’s interdepartmental partnership with His Majesty’s Prison is bearing fruit with improvements to waste disposal practices and environmental sustainability at the facility. The initiative took shape following a recent Senior Management Team meeting chaired by Permanent Secretary Ms. Tasha Bertie and brought together Heads of Departments of Waste Management … Continued

FRASER HIGHLIGHTS BVI’S OCEAN ACTION AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON WORLD STAGE

Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Climate Change Honourable Julian Fraser RA attended the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference , held in Nice, France. The global forum was held from June 9 to 13 and brought together Heads of Government, ministers, scientists, civil society, youth leaders, and private sector stakeholders to advance ocean … Continued

CLIMATE CHANGE DEMANDS ACTION; FRASER CALLS FOR FUNDING, TECH, AND AWARENESS AMID RISING RISKS

Amid growing concern over the increasing intensity of natural disasters, Honourable Julian Fraser is urging residents of the Virgin Islands to take proactive steps against climate change—despite the territory’s small geographic size. During a live segment on Virgin Islands Voice, Fraser emphasized that while the Virgin Islands’ emissions may seem minimal in comparison to global … Continued

BVI COMMUNITY URGED TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES- CARIBBEAN MOSQUITO AWARENESS WEEK MAY 12-16

Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to take action against mosquito-borne diseases as the Territory observes Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week from May 12 to16. Acting Deputy Chief Environmental Health Mrs. Shamelle Thomas said the Environmental Health Division will be observing the week under the theme: “Small Bite, Big Threat – Stop Disease Transmission, … Continued

HORTICULTURE SOCIETY PLANTS SEEDS OF CHANGE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERS

The Virgin Islands Horticulture Society is advocating for environmental stewardship across the territory. The Society made it clear that it does not plan to duplicate the efforts underway by other organisations. President Portia Harrigan said they have pledged their partnership and emphasized its’ importance. I Meanwhile Secretary Rochelle Smith spoke about the alignment between the … Continued

OVER 120 SEA GRAPE TREES PLANTED IN LONG BAY RESTORATION PROJECT

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change has successfully plated more than 120 sea grape trees as part of its Long Bay restoration project, exceeding its original goal and setting the stage for expanded community involvement and environmental education. Launched in June 2024 during Environment Month, the tree-planting initiative is part of Operation … Continued

WHEATLEY TOUTS CLEAN ENERGY GOALS AS ANEGADA PROJECT NEARS END

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley has given the assurance that the Virgin Islands is very committed to transforming its electric power infrastructure, particularly in transitioning to sustainable sources. The Premier was addressing the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation 2025 Symposium and Lineworkers Rodeo hosted by the Territory for the first time last … Continued

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FINDS CRUISE SHIP EMISSIONS WITHIN SAFE LEVELS

Amid growing concerns from residents about the impact of cruise ship emissions on the British Virgin Islands’ air quality, an assessment conducted by the Environmental Health Division has confirmed that emissions from the Norwegian Epic are within normal safety ranges. The assessment, carried out on Wednesday, February 26, was initiated at the request of the … Continued

UPDATE: TSUNAMI ADVISORY CANCELLED FOR BVI

Update The tsunami advisory previously issued for the British Virgin Islands has been cancelled. The confirmation was received from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in a media update after 9:00 p.m. Previous Article A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck north of Honduras at 7:23 PM AST on Saturday, prompting tsunami … Continued