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'Pay more attention to the National Parks Trust'- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has accused the government of not paying enough attention to the National Parks Trust.
Wreath laid on Salt Island in memory of those perished on RMS Rhone in 1867
SALT ISLAND, VI- As part of BVI Wreck Week 2024, a wreath-laying ceremony was held on Salt Island on June 20, 2024, in memory of the many who perished on RMS Rhone in 1867.
Clyde C. Lettsome tipped to be Chairman of NPT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The retired Permanent Secretary and now Director of Governmental and Community Affairs and Human Resources of Oil Nut Bay Resort, Mr Clyde C. Lettsome, has been tipped to be the new Chairman of the National Parks Trust (NPT) Board.
National Parks' fees 'need to be raised'- NPT Director Dr Titley-O'Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A call has been made for Cabinet to look at ways to increase the fees for accessing and utilising parks under the National Parks Trust (NPT) to allow for the employment of additional staff for more effective management of the parks across the territory.
Restrictions to The Baths lifted!
THE BATHS, Virgin Gorda, VI- Director of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) Dr Cassander P. Titley– O’Neal has disclosed that the restrictions to The Baths to accommodate cruise ship guests have been lifted on the request of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration.
National Parks Trust launches first Environmental Atlas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) launched its first Environmental Atlas, which is expected to bring greater awareness of the Territory’s natural landscape and biodiversity.
JR O’Neal Botanic Gardens to be redesigned
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands are invited to contribute to the redesign of the Joseph Reynold O’Neal Botanic Gardens at a charrette to be held at the Queen Elizabeth Park II on Friday July 12, 2019.
J.R. O’Neal Botanical Garden blooms again
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As part of Arbour Day celebrations on Friday, November 30, 2018, The J. R. O’Neal Botanical Garden was formally re-opened, having been destroyed by the hurricanes of 2017 which ravaged the Virgin Islands (VI).
Mission complete! Third EU co-funded Visitor Centre opens on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Anegada Rock Iguana Headstart Facility in The Settlement, Anegada and nature tourism on the “sunken island” have received a boost with the commissioning of the Anegada Rock Iguana Headstart Facility Visitor Centre.
‘Rebranded’ Garden Festival aims to rekindle interest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an effort to expand the reach of offerings and target a wider audience, what was previously known as the Flower Show, is now the Garden Festival.
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