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. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands has partnered with the UK Government for Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Virgin Islands with the launch of a new £317,000 project.

Gardeners across the Territory participating in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture’s Backyard Garden Competition are being provided with more tips to assist with the production of successful crops.

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