National Parks Trust says 2025 was a 'great year'
According to a Facebook post from the National Parks Trust, throughout 2025, the trust reported notable advancements in conservation and research. This was made possible through international partnerships, including Darwin PLUS projects, which facilitated critical work in biodiversity metrics, habitat restoration, and soil seedbank recovery at Sage Mountain National Park, Great and Little Tobago, and other locations.
These efforts, it said, strengthen science-based conservation for the future.
Significant upgrades
Additionally, significant upgrades to park infrastructure and visitor experiences were major priorities for the trust.
Major improvements were completed at The Baths National Park and Devil’s Bay National Park, including trail stabilisation, new signage, and enhancements to welcome areas.
At Spring Bay National Park, essential walkway upgrades and repairs enhanced visitor safety and accessibility following storm runoff damage. Upgrades were also made at Queen Elizabeth II National Park and the JR O’Neal Botanic Gardens. Each park upgrade, trail repair, and restored habitat "brings us closer" to a more resilient parks system.
Education & training
Education, training, and youth engagement were also key components throughout the year for the NPTVI, with education remaining at the heart of the trust's mission.
Activities included a Photogrammetry Workshop with HLSCC, school visits, career days, and regional learning exchanges like the MPA Connect visit to Belize.
In 2025, the trust fostered community engagement through events like VI Wreck Week, Iguana Fest, Arbor Day preparations, guided visits, and outreach with local schools, government ministries, and international partners. The trust also celebrated its 64th Anniversary, marking decades of stewardship with a series of community-aligned activities.
Engagements with key stakeholders
The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands said it also engaged with the cruise industry, the Ministry of the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, and visiting delegations to ensure that conservation efforts in the Virgin Islands remained a priority.
The NPTVI team expressed gratitude to local and international partners, volunteers, sponsors, researchers, and the wider community for joining them in 2025 and looks forward to a brighter future together.
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7 Responses to “National Parks Trust says 2025 was a 'great year'”
Case in point, you blaming the NPT for life guards when the minister for the subject said it is his responsibility and it will be in place for 2025/2026 . Read the link below from spewing lies on the Tust and unless you know they don't have first aid and AEDs then stop talking.
https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/frequented-vi-beaches-to-have-lifeguards-for-2025-26-tourist-season-hon-rymer
Read below to hear from the horses mouth who is responsible for lifeguards:
https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/frequented-vi-beaches-to-have-lifeguards-for-2025-26-tourist-season-hon-rymer
When you making claims make sure you have facts!!!!!