The public can now access fresh local seafood from fisher folk throughout the Territory. 

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has announced that local fishers are now offering fresh seafood for delivery.

The public is reminded of the following closed seasons for fishing of the following species.

The public is notified that officials from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will be hosting a Farmers and Fishermen meeting with the Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries & Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley and Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Theodore James.

The public is reminded that the Department of Conservation and Fisheries has been disbanded and all matters concerning fisheries should be directed to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture.

Stakeholders were given an opportunity to voice their opinion and concerns on the Agriculture and Fisheries industry in the Territory at a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, August 14.

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said that initiatives including building a market, improving land space usage and providing water to farmers are on the front burner to enable a thriving agriculture industry in the Virgin Islands.

Mr. Speaker I thank you for opportunity to address the people of the Virgin Islands.  Allow me to update the public on the state of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Mr. Theodore E. James has been appointed to act as Director in the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries effective July 2.

Charter Boat Captains and their guests are advised to cease and desist with immediate effect, from the harvesting of spiny lobsters from the seabed, especially in the area of Anegada.