Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR)

DPNR cherishes $2.1 million America the Beautiful Challenge Grant

CHRISTIANSTED — DPNR got a $2.1 million America the Beautiful Challenge 2023 grant, DPNR Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol said today. The funding is to create St. Croix’s first conservation corridor which will…

John McCarthy November 17, 2023

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Cops Find Loaded 9mm In Sedan After Motorist Failed To Brake For Stop Sign

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police discovered a fully-loaded 9mm Ghost Gun in a sedan after a motorist failed to brake for a stop sign near Mountain Top in St. Thomas this…

John McCarthy December 4, 2022

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Security Guard Smoking Marijuana While Driving Without License Plate Arrested On Illegal Gun Charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Driving without a license plate while smoking marijuana left one St. Thomas motorist vulnerable to "Operation Gridlock" this weekend. Alexander Milton Petersen, 30, was arrested Sunday for…

John McCarthy July 20, 2022

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UVI Hosts Marine Debris Curriculum Workshops for 37 USVI Educators

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) hosted two educator workshops to demonstrate hands-on, interactive lessons from the newly released USVI Marine Debris Curriculum. The curriculum includes 12…

John McCarthy July 14, 2022

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St. Thomas-St. John Historic Preservation Committee Meeting

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The St. Thomas- St. John Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) said that its scheduled monthly meeting will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, July 12, 2022) at 1:00 PM. It…

John McCarthy July 11, 2022

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Bayside Walking Tour To Feature DPNR Park Ranger John Farchette

GREEN CAY — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said that the Division of Coastal Zone Management will host a Bayside Walking Tour on…

John McCarthy June 20, 2022

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People With Respiratory Problems Urged To Avoid Sahara Dust

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources is informing the public of an air pollution alert for dust from the Sahara Desert…

John McCarthy June 14, 2022

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Senate Committee Gets Updates On Disaster Repairs

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure, led by Senator Janelle Sarauw met at the Earle B Ottley Legislative Hall on Friday. The Committee received…

John McCarthy June 13, 2022

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Queen Conch Season Over Until November

Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said that the annual queen conch seasonal closure begins today for the St. Croix and St. Thomas/St. John…

John McCarthy June 1, 2022

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DPNR To Celebrate Exotic Pet Amnesty Week

FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) will celebrate Exotic Pet Amnesty Week from May 28 to June 4, 2022, to bring attention…

John McCarthy May 27, 2022