Madame Speaker, The Virgin Islands has adopted a comprehensive an inclusive approach to the management of Crown lands and has subsequently engage in the development of a Crown Land Policy, which is now out in the public domain for consultation.

The public is invited to submit comments, and suggestions on the Government of the Virgin Islands proposed Crown Land Policy.

Today I have published my Fourth Quarterly Review of the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry recommendations.

The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting discussions on its Crown Land Policy as it seeks to ensure that the public is aware of its content.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking feedback on the proposed Crown Land Policy. The policy can be found on the Government’s portal at bvi.gov.vg. 

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment Natural Resources and Climate Change Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley, led an eight member team to Anegada last week to finalise matters regarding the distribution of lands to qualified persons.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley has announced that a Crown Land Allocation Register will be established soon in the Territory.

Members of the community are advised that Phase 1 of the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan is nearing completion.