V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR)

DPNR Commissioner Testifies Before Congress Remotely On Climate Change

WASHINGTON — The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Jean-Pierre L. Oriol, commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, as part of a remote hearing entitled "Discussion…

VI Free Press March 8, 2021

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SNAKES OF ST. CROIX! What To Do About Exotic Pets Once They Are Loosed Into Our Neighborhoods

CHRISTIANSTED — Todd Kirkpatrick of Estate Rattan wrote to the Virgin Islands Free Press this week and asked what to do with a nine-foot-long Boa constrictor that was living under…

VI Free Press February 9, 2021

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VIWMA Warns St. Croix Residents Of Sewage Overflowing Between Boardwalk, King Cross Street

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) asked motorists to avoid the overflowing manhole in the downtown Christiansted area around the Boardwalk and government parking lot. Residents with…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

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Boats Anchored Too Closely Together In Magen’s Bay Draw The Attention of Authorities Sunday: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two boats anchored too closely together in Magen's Bay on St. Thomas drew the attention of authorities Sunday morning who said the people and boats did not…

VI Free Press December 1, 2020

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DPNR Begins Accepting Vessel and Mooring Registrations for 2019-20

CHRISTIANSTED — Commissioner nominee Jean-Pierre Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said that the Division of Environmental Enforcement (DEE) will immediately begin vessel and mooring registrations for…

VI Free Press May 17, 2019

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DPNR To Hold Meetings About Recreational Fishing On St. Thomas and St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — The Department of Planning and Natural Resources said that the Division of Fish and Wildlife will be holding meetings about recreational fishing throughout the territory. On St. Thomas,…

VI Free Press May 7, 2019

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DPNR To Host Series Of Workshops For Small Business Owners

CHRISTIANSTED — Commissioner nominee Jean-Pierre Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said that the Division of Environmental Protection will be celebrating Virgin Islands Small Business Week from…

VI Free Press May 2, 2019

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DPNR Closes Down Mars Hills Offices Today Due To WAPA Potable Water Issue

FREDERIKSTED -- DPNR Commissioner nominee Jean-Pierre Oriol said his Planning and Natural Resources Department closed all offices at its Mars Hill location on St. Croix at 12:00 p.m. today due…

John McCarthy February 25, 2019

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CONCH: It’s What’s For Dinner Here … But How Long Will The Supply Last?

FLORIDA KEYS — The queen conch is a large marine mollusk with a beautiful shell that is prized for export. The gastropod inside the shell is featured on menus across…

VI Free Press April 14, 2018