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March 24th, 2025
Dr the Hon Dawson unveils bold plans to transform VI’s agri & fisheries industries

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Former Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) has outlined a number of bold new initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and boosting agricultural production in the Virgin Islands (VI).

March 10th, 2025
Agriculture & Fisheries Minister admits challenges in executing plans

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has admitted his ministry has fallen short in executing plans decided upon for the sector in the Territory.

March 8th, 2025
Agriculture & Fisheries Month activities begin today

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Agriculture and Fisheries Month officially started today, Saturday, March 8, 2025, with the Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition at Paraquita Bay.

March 4th, 2025
‘Take the diversification of our economy more seriously’- Hon Walwyn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has challenged the government of the day to lead the charge in diversifying the economy of the Virgin Islands (VI) as a safeguard against any potential losses from the financial services industry.

January 7th, 2025
Bridging Gaps: L. Allen Wheatley’s role in strengthening Agriculture & Fisheries in VI

EAST END, Tortola, VI—Enhancing communication between farmers, fishermen, government officials, and policymakers in the Territory are among the key achievements of Special Consultant to the Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) during his tenure this past year.

November 13th, 2024
Increased agriculture & fisheries output for VI- Dr Dawson

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has said increasing the agriculture and fisheries output in the Virgin Islands (VI) are among immediate plans for his ministry.

October 29th, 2024
$95.2K contract signed for new Agriculture & Fisheries Complex

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has signed an over ninety thousand dollar contract for the design and construction management of the new Agriculture and Fisheries Complex.

November 26th, 2023
Ex Financial Secretary L. Allen Wheatley inks consultancy contract with VI Gov't

EAST END, Tortola, VI- Former Financial Secretary of the Virgin Islands (VI) and unsuccessful Virgin Islands Party (VIP) political candidate for the Eighth District in the 2023 general elections, Mr L. Allen Wheatley, is back.

August 16th, 2023
Great prospects for agricultural cooperation between Guyana & VI- Dr the Hon Dawson

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– As the Virgin Islands (VI) seeks to increase production in agriculture and fisheries, Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) said there are great prospects for cooperation between Guyana and the VI.

March 11th, 2021
Agriculture & Fisheries Marketing Authority Bill being drafted – Dr the Hon Wheatley

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The final drafting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Marketing Authority Bill is underway.

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