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RePlastic Recycle Turns Island Plastic Waste into Hope

RePlastic Recycle -
With the call to action “Start Local, Affect Global,” the St. Croix-based company is building scalable, island-first technology to address plastic waste at its source.

Fundamentals of “Marine Service Technology” Training Launches in St. Croix

Future Jobs Skills of Tomorrow -
This federally funded program is thriving with its first group of trainees as of March 10, 2025.

Bryan to Speak at Sustainability Summit in St. Kitts and Nevis

Global Sustainable Islands Summit -
The summit includes specialized Forums aimed at empowering island communities and highlighting local projects having a global impact.

Earth Day Events with Friends of Virgin Islands National

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park -
Friends of Virgin Islands National Park's 16th annual Earth Day celebration includes the Earth Day Fair and Litter Stomp for school students, as well as a couple of coastal cleanups and a virtual seminar on sea turtle protection on St. John and around the world.

Oil Illegally Dumped at Krum Bay

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority -
Last week, the VIWMA team cleaned up approximately 60 gallons of illegally discarded used motor oil from the area. Illegal dumping is against the law, and violators are subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and/or 180 days imprisonment. 

14,556 Pounds of Trash Removed from VI Mangroves

University of the Virgin Islands -
he 2025 cleanups build on a legacy of success. From 2018 to present, the Great Mangrove Cleanups have removed over 23 tons (46,800 lbs.) of debris from our shorelines, the vast majority of which are plastics, including an overwhelming amount of single-use plastic beverage bottles – close to 13,000 and counting.

VIEO offering up to $5,000 in ENERGY STAR REBATES

Virgin Islands Energy Office -
Virgin Islands Energy Office Director Kyle Fleming is pleased to announce the opening of the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) rebate program this Friday. Beginning on April 11, VIEO will start accepting rebate applications for eligible ENERGY STAR rated appliances purchased on or after November 23rd, 2023. The rebate will operate on a first come first serve basis. 

UVI School of Agriculture to Host Field Day

University of the Virgin Islands -
The University of the Virgin Islands' School of Agriculture is proud to announce its First Annual Field Day, to be held on Sunday, April 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Agricultural Experiment Station Tractor Pavilion, located on the Albert A. Sheen Campus, St. Croix.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Discusses The Future of Coral Conservation

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park -
Their Reef Solutions team is developing solutions to rebuild reefs and improve coral resilience–before it’s too late.

Jaguars of Brazil: Bridging Science and Tourism

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park -
Skipper and zoologist, Abbie Martin heads south to the Northern Pantanal during the off season to work on Jaguar conservation and identification.

VITEMA Tsunami Exercise

Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency -
The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency announces the territory's participation in CARIBE WAVE 2025, an international tsunami exercise scheduled for Thursday, March 20.

Bovoni Landfill Landfill Hours Change

Waste Management Authority -
Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturdays: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sundays – Closed

We Grow Food Special Events

We Grow Food, Inc -
While their farmers markets are always the second and last Sundays of every month between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., sometimes there are also special activities on those market days.

Disability Rights Center Hosts Open House

Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands -
The Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands will host an Open House beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 14, with the theme, "Building Bridges: Connecting Resources, Empowering Lives,” to bring together individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and community stakeholders to provide valuable resources for empowerment and independence.

Eleanor Gibney Discusses Land Use

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park -
Part of the YP Talk Series, the presentation takes place on Thursday, March 6 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the National Park Service Lind Point Building on St. John.  A shuttle service will be available from the National Park Visitor Center in Cruz Bay at 5:30pm and will return at 7:15 p.m. All are welcome.

Beachcomber Hotel Demolition Starts March 3

Virgin Islands Port Authority -
Demolition is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 3, 2025. Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is expected to be completed in approximately 45 days.

St. Croix Great Mangrove Cleanup Returns

UVI and DPNR -
UVI and DPNR will be hosting another annual Great Mangrove Cleanup event on St. Croix Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Altona Lagoon.

Cistern Care Workshops

Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
These workshops will offer technical guidance and resources for local residents to learn about the “Clean, Protect, and Maintain” approach for cistern management.

End Litter With Island Cleanups

Waste Management Authority -
The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority and the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works are excited to announce that beginning Wednesday, Feb. 12 they will collaborate to clear litter from heavily affected areas around Hay Penny Beach and the former Elena L. Christian Junior High School.

Dengue, H5N1 Health and Safety Update for Agriculture Weekend

Mat Probasco -
VI Department of Health reminded residents and visitors to take precautions to protect their health during the 53rd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair weekend. “We are still in flu season, and right now we are actually in the peak of the season. As travelers return home and as the territory...

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