Representatives from all Government Agencies are attending the first in a series of consultation, on matters relating to the National Geothermal Project, hosted by the St. Vincent Geothermal Company Limited. Director of Forestry Fitzgerald Providence, welcomed the consultation saying that Geothermal Energy is important to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The project, which is being… Continue Reading →
The Forestry Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, is again appealing to persons to minimize the use of fires for hunting or Agricultural purposes. Director of Forestry, Fitzgerald Providence, made the appeal during NBC’s face to Face program last week, which focused on the importance of Biodiversity. Biodiversity is defined as “the… Continue Reading →
The United Nations weather agency has stated in a report, that more heatwaves are expected, with the already extremely high May and June temperatures that have broken records in parts of Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the United States. Last week, scientists captured a reading of 159 degrees Fahrenheit, the hottest surface temperature… Continue Reading →
The Forestry Department in the Ministry of Agriculture is sounding a warning to all persons who consume local fresh water aquatic life such as crayfish. Director of Forestry Fitzgerald Providence said the seizure followed reports of a poisoning incident at the Rabacca River and the public is being warned as 10lbs of crayfish was confiscated… Continue Reading →
Acting Director of Forestry, Fitzgerald Providence, says most persons have been complying with the guidelines which govern the hunting of wildlife. The Hunting Season for Mammals and Reptiles will end on January 31st. Mr. Providence noted that most of the persons hunting wildlife have been adopting a more humane approach to the treatment of the… Continue Reading →
Acting Director of the Forestry Department in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Fisheries and Industry, Fitzgerald Providence said cities contribute a lot more to Climate Change than other areas of any country. He made this statement during the Face to Face program aired on NBC Radio today as St. Vincent and the Grenadines joined countries… Continue Reading →
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is making a concerted effort to combat Land Degradation in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. To this end, the Ministry is implementing a project to revise the National Action Program to address land degradation. Representative from the Environmental Department, Naretta John says Land Degradation is a global… Continue Reading →