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Dumping of sewerage in sea must be stopped urgently - Hon Pickering
PURCELL, Tortola, VI - "They are our neighbours (US Virgin Islands) and if it can happen to them it can happen to us." This was a statement made by Dr. the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering with regards to the dumping of sewerage into the sea and overfishing at the National Fishermen’s Conference at Purcell Community Centre on March 1, 2013.
Fat Hogs Bay beach targeted for restoration
PURCELL, Tortola, VI – Those who may have known, read or heard of Fat Hogs Bay beach, would attest to the fact that it was one of the most beautiful beaches that ever existed in the Virgin Islands. Today, however, it is virtually non-existent and efforts are being considered for its restoration.
Payment on point of delivery by fishermen being pursued by Govt
PURCELL, Tortola, VI – “When you dock up at Port Purcell and you deposit your fish, Mr [Lloyd] Williams and his team up there, correctly identify how much you would have deposited, calculate how much you would be earning for that catch and you are suppose to be able to get your cheque.”