World Migratory Bird Day 2018: Welcoming Our Birds “Home”
BirdsCaribbean media release — The month of October heralds a change in the seasons — even in the Caribbean. The days grow shorter and the fierce heat of the sun lessens. Countless birds journey to their winter homes in the Caribbean. For World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), Caribbean island residents celebrate …
Iguana hotline launched in St. Eustatius
St. Eustatius National Parks (STENAPA) announces the launch of their new Iguana Hotline to support the conservation of the Statian population of the critically endangered Lesser Antillean Iguana (Iguana delicatissima): Sint Eustatius’ local iguana gets another helping hand with the creation of an Iguana Hotline, +599-318-1420. STENAPA asks everyone to …
UK Department for International Development to help engage geothermal expertise for Montserrat
Discover Montserrat reports that the Department for International Development (DFID) has pledged to provide funding to help develop Montserrat’s geothermal energy sector: The Department for International Development (DFID) has agreed to fund the next phase in the development of a geothermal power plant on Montserrat. According to the Hon. Minister …
Green Antilles interview: Angelique Brathwaite
Today’s Green Antilles interview is with marine biologist Angelique Brathwaite. Angelique is from Barbados, and splits most of her working time these days between her home country and France. Her passion is working with coral reefs, from the science to management to training divers to showing how to conduct underwater …
Private sector promotes recycling in the USVI
The St. John Source reports on how one business in the US Virgin Islands is partnering with non-governmental organisations and concerned citizens to encourage recycling: When Plaza Extra owner Wille Hamed moved to St. Thomas from St. Croix in 1993, the Bovoni landfill was flat. “Now it’s 2018, and the …
Vacancy: Environmental Project Manager, St Eustatius
St. Eustatius National Parks (STENAPA) and environmental consultancy company Mac & Field are looking for a suitably qualified person to manage an urban reforestation project: Do you have several years of experience within the field of environmental project management? Do you have strong social skills, not afraid to get your …
Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture delivers training in use and handling of pesticides
Loop Cayman reports that 22 people recently benefited from training in the safe use and handling of pesticide products: Twenty-two individuals recently completed the Department of Agriculture’s (DoA) “Safe Use and Handling of Pesticide Products” course. To date almost 300 persons have received training through the programme which began in …