Today, on 19 November, we unite to observe World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse -  a day that calls us to pause, reflect, and take bold action to protect the youngest and most vulnerable members of our community: our children.   

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is informing the Virgin Gorda community that our office has been relocated to the Flax Administration Building.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is informing the public that buoys and zinc anodes are now available for purchase by fisherpersons.

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has signed a contract for the design and construction management of the new Agriculture and Fisheries Complex.

The public is notified that the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Animal Control and Transportation Services are on hold until further notice.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries joined the global community in observing World Ocean under the theme, “Awaken new depth: catalysing action for our ocean and climate”.

Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson has commended the Territory’s farmers for opening their farms and gardens for persons to see and learn the importance of planting their own food.

I am privileged to have been elected by the people of the First District and to serve in the Fifth House of Assembly.

Virgin Islands builders, farmers and land owners have access to detailed information about the nutrition, microbiology, permeability and vegetation of their soil thanks to the Department of Disaster Management’s (DDM) Comprehensive Soils Study continuing throughout this year.

Local fishers, stakeholders and the public are notified that the fishing season for the Green Turtle and the Hawksbill Turtle will be closed from April 1 to November 30.