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Should the VI impose a ban on styrofoam use in restaurants?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several residents in the Virgin Islands (British) have been expressing concern about the possible growing health risk of styrofoam containers used in almost all restaurants across the territory.
Delta Petroleum hosts oil spill workshop in Anguilla
THE VALLEY, Anguilla- Several employees of Delta Petroleum (Caribbean) Limited and SOL are now in a better position to respond to an oil spill, thanks to an Oil Spill Response (OSR) workshop in Anguilla on June 7 and 8, 2016.
Clearing of mangroves underway in VG!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The clearing of mangroves and the filling of a pond in Valley, Virgin Gorda have commenced despite concerns raised by some residents of the sister island over the destruction of the environment in the name of development.
VG residents protest filling in of pond & clearing of mangroves
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A number of Virgin Gorda residents are very serious about preventing what they consider the destruction of the environment in the name of development that they are willing to put themselves in harm’s way to protect the clearing of mangroves and filling in of a pond in the Spanish Town area.
Hon Pickering reveals EE housing scheme plans
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Denouncing naysayers that he is selling out the country, Deputy Premier and Seventh District candidate with the National Democratic Party (NDP) Dr The Hon Kedrick D. Pickering has vowed to continue fighting to protect the environment “down to the last breath” and also revealed plans for a housing scheme and a park for senior citizens in his district.
Concerns raised on lack of project bids from Third District
SEA COWS' BAY, Tortola, VI – Project Coordinator Dr Drexel M. Glasgow has expressed concern over the apparent lack of bids coming from contractors in the Third District and has made an appeal for bids to be sent in on new projects being tendered.
J. R. O’Neal Botanic Garden expansion must go forward– Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering has insisted that the expansion of the J. R. O’Neal Botanic Garden must go forward despite the fact that sources of funding and a definite plan of action has not yet taken shape.
Long Bay beach to be left untouched; No vending allowed!
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering stated emphatically that there will be no vending permitted on the Long Bay beach at Beef Island as it is to forever remain in its natural state.
Grow more & support local farmers to reduce importation- Hon Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering has stressed the importance of growing backyard gardens, supporting local farmers and fishermen as excellent ways to curb importation of goods that can be produced locally.
JVD resident calls for strict regulation on holding tanks, fuel disposal
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – With the booming tourism sector that continues to sustain the Virgin Islands’ economy, one resident has expressed concern that this may have come at a significant price to the Territory’s environment in certain areas.
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