The Government of the Virgin Islands is actively seeking solutions to address the territory’s high insurance costs, with recent efforts including discussions with global insurance leaders in the United Kingdom. Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna G. Smith, OBE, reported that during the recent official visit to the United … Continued
Climate change took center stage during the recent official visit to the United Kingdom, as noted by Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Premier Hon. Lorna Smith. During a reception for the BVI delegation, Premier Wheatley delivered a keynote speech highlighting the negative impacts of climate change on the Virgin Islands. He updated … Continued
The Department of Waste Management (DWM) has made significant progress in its efforts to reduce derelict vehicles throughout the territory, according to Director Marcus Solomon. As of 2024, the department has tagged over 200 derelict vehicles and exported more than 53,000 pounds of scrap metal. Solomon emphasized the importance of community involvement in maintaining these … Continued
On Tuesday, the Office of the Premier celebrated 30 local businesses that have taken the VI Green Pledge, fortifying their commitment towards environmental sustainability in the British Virgin Islands. The pledges were made during the 11th OECS Council of Ministers for Environment Sustainability meeting last month. The list of participating businesses spans various sectors. The … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) recently welcomed Dr. Loay Jabre, an HLSCC alumnus (A.S., Natural Science ’10) and Postdoctoral Investigator from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) in Falmouth, Massachusetts for a two-week exploratory study and training visit. Director of Marine & Maritime Studies, Susan Zaluski explained that … Continued
A wave of opportunity and environmental stewardship has swept across the territory, as the Department of Waste Management’s latest beautification project employs 225 youngsters aged 11 to 17. The initiative, which kicked off on Monday, July 15, and will run through Friday, July 19, offers young people a chance to earn, learn, and contribute to … Continued
In a significant environmental milestone, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is poised to export 12,000 gallons of waste oil by the end of July 2024. This initiative marks a critical step in the Department of Waste Management’s ongoing efforts to achieve a cleaner, greener, and improved Virgin Islands. Director of the Department of Waste Management, … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is making significant strides towards recommissioning the Pockwood Pond incinerator, with full operational status expected by September 2024. This announcement was made by Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, during his recent speech on World Environment Day. The territory … Continued
This morning, the streets of Road Town saw a notable figure taking action amidst the aftermath of severe weather that swept across Tortola. The Honourable Kye Rymer, Minister of Communication and Works, ventured into the affected communities to conduct a firsthand assessment of the damage caused by the inclement weather that battered the territory. Despite … Continued
The Coral World Ocean Park and Reef Initiative (CWORI) team has shared the unfortunate news that a humane decision was made to euthanize Puzzle, a green sea turtle who was transferred into their care after being rescued in the British Virgin Islands by the Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) and Cainines, Cats & Critters – … Continued
