Farmers and fishers residing on Tortola are notified that the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture meeting to be held in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will now be held on Monday, January 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 

The public is notified that the farmers and fishers meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 14 at 5:00 p.m. is postponed ....

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is inviting all farmers and fishers to a meeting on Thursday, January 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 

Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Theodore E. James has said that his department was made aware of a video in circulation regarding the illegal capture of seven Green sea turtles which have since been rescued and released.

The public is informed of the new operating hours and contacts for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Masters of commercial fishing vessels who are licenced with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and wish to apply for curfew passes, are asked to submit a request via email at chfahie@gov.vg with the following information.

Masters of fishing vessels who are licenced with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and wish to apply for curfew passes, are asked to submit a request via email at ministryofhealth@gov.vg and copied to sherbert@gov.vg.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Abattoir will be closed to the public effective immediately due to the new curfew order.

Vendors plying their trade at the market square in Road Town will temporarily relocate on Fishlock Road, adjacent the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Headquarters until works to renovate the current market square is complete.

Farmers and Fisherfolk are advised that application forms for the Economic Stimulus Grant can be accessed online at bvigov.vg.