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Plant & conserve’! Persons told at Arbour Day Observance
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - “Moving forward, I therefore implore us to think of maintaining trees as a possibility and planting a few more if you can… each and every one is encouraged to make your personal efforts as you try to plant additional trees and to conserve what we have.”
Virgin Islands Birds Of Paradise Management Programme Launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Conservation and Fisheries Department, through funding provided by the Overseas Territories Programme Fund (OTPF) within the Governor’s Office, facilitated a three-day workshop, which functioned as the platform to launch the Virgin Islands Birds of Paradise Management Programme.
Disgruntlement over pending increase in mooring fees
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Some owners of seabed licenses (moorings) are taking issue the increase in fees to be instituted soon. Some claim the action is untimely and while a relatively advanced notice was given, there should have been some consultation first.
BVIEC to educate VI on conserving energy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Around the world, organisations and individuals are now switching to more energy efficient, ‘greener’ ways to save energy and cut the high costs on such. To encourage residents to save energy and money, the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is dedicating the month of June to conserving energy.
Removal of car deemed historical icon sparks outrage at Smugglers Cove
SMUGGLERS COVE, Tortola, VI - The removal of an old Lincoln, which was reportedly the vehicle that Queen Elizabeth II rode in during her visit to the Virgin Islands in 1976, sparked outrage among several vendors there and disappointment among some tourists at Smugglers Cove yesterday February 26, 2012.
No date yet for rehabilitation of Queen Elizabeth Park
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is still not known when the planned reconstruction of the Queen Elizabeth II Park in Road Town will commence and also how much money the National Parks Trust (NPT) was able to get from its 50th Anniversary Concert Series held on November 26 and 27, 2011.
Students take part in annual tree planting exercise
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – This morning Friday November 25, 2011, students from several primary schools across the Territory gathered at the Queen Elizabeth Park II to participate in the historical tree planting exercise in celebration of Arbour Day.
Flower Show blossoms NPT’s celebrations [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The brief showers of blessings did not damper the excitement and enthusiasm that were displayed at the Annual Flower Show.
CCT Supports the National Parks Trust Celebrating 50 Years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CCT announced today, as a major sponsor of the National Parks Trust 50th Anniversary Jazz and Blues Concert, a number of exciting promotions for their customers, a press release from the telecommunications company stated.
Mega concert series to raise funds for Queen Elizabeth Park
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Parks Trust (NPT), as part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations, has planned a concert series featuring local, regional and international artistes, including 9-time Grammy award winning singer and song writer John Legend and world renowned legend and lead vocalist of UB 40, Ali Campbell.
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