As the Virgin Islands prepares to observe Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2026 from May 11–15, the Environmental Health Division (EHD) is inviting students across the Territory to take part in a Poetry and Art Competition aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action to reduce mosquito breeding. Observed under the theme “Stop Disease Transmission, Start Source Reduction … Continued
The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund (VICCTF) was officially launched on April 21st in Gran Canaria, Spain, at the Global Sustainable Islands Summit hosted by Island Innovation. The launch event included a keynote address by the Deputy Premier and Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA, remarks by Climate … Continued
Wednesday April 22nd, 2026, was marked globally as the 56th annual Earth Day under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet”. The theme recognizes that environmental progress is sustained by the daily actions of communities. “Environmental progress is built through every action”, states the official Earth Day website. “From communities protecting ecosystems to innovators advancing solutions. … Continued
Forecasters are predicting a slightly quieter-than-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2026, according to an early outlook released by Colorado State University’s Tropical Cyclones team. Researchers estimate the season will produce 13 named storms, including six hurricanes and two major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger). That’s below the long-term average of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes … Continued
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is advising fishers, vendors, and the public that the annual closed season for sea turtles is now in effect, with measures aimed at protecting vulnerable marine species. The closed season runs from April 1–2 and resumes from April 7 to November 30, 2026. The protections apply to the Green … Continued
Unite BVI has opened applications for its 2026 Impact Challenge, offering up to $200,000 in funding and a year of incubation support for local entrepreneurs developing solutions to protect and restore ocean health. The annual competition, powered by the VI Purpose Fund, aims to identify and scale businesses addressing urgent environmental and economic challenges facing … Continued
Technical experts from across the Caribbean convened in Georgetown on Wednesday for the Third Meeting of the Technical Advisory Group of CARICOM Institutions on Ocean Matters (TAGCOM), a key step toward strengthening regional ocean governance. The one-day working session, held alongside the 124th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on … Continued
Ministers responsible for environment and sustainable development from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have underscored the need for integrated strategies to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, as they convened in Georgetown, Guyana for a key regional meeting on Thursday. The call came during the opening of the 124th Meeting of the Council for Trade … Continued
Finance major Keon Reece has been named the recipient of the 2026 HLSCC x GraceKennedy Money Services Annual Scholarship, an award recognising academic achievement and leadership potential among students at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. Reflecting on receiving the scholarship, Reece said he felt both honoured and grateful for the opportunity. “I feel extremely honoured … Continued
Senior government officials and civil society leaders from across the Caribbean gathered earlier this month in Saint Lucia to develop a unified regional strategy for the fossil fuel transition, setting the stage for discussions at the inaugural International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, to be held in Santa Marta, Colombia in April. The … Continued
