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.

Director of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Mr. Theodore James has announced an updated closed seasons for lobsters, conchs, and whelks, and  is urging all fishers and stakeholders to adhere to these seasons.

Director of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr Theodore E James, is urging fishers and farmers to take precautionary steps to ensure their safety and protect their assets during this hurricane season.

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.

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.

Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson says the Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to the principles of food security and sovereignty and will ensure there is a greater capacity for food sustainability.

Good day members of the media, and the listening and viewing public.

Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson is featured with Ms. Lenia Smith, the winner of the 2024 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market Fish Soup competition along with Agriculture Officer, Ms. Lesley Maduro.