ROADTOWN Tortola BVI, June 7th, 2012 – Organisers of the one-day “Green Matters” exposition hosted by the Conservation and Fisheries Department deemed the event “a huge success” as the department’s goals to educate the public was achieved.
Conservation and Fisheries Department, Professional Cadet and Chairperson for the exposition Ms. Pearline George, speaking with the Department of Information and Public Relations said, “The Green Matters exposition, which was held for the first time in the Territory, was a huge success as the department’s goals to sensitise the public on all environmental matters and highlight the role of the department was indeed fulfilled.”
“We at the department are extremely pleased with the turnout of students and members of the public who joined us and other partnering agencies in our mission to save the environment doing their part in going green, keeping in mind this year’s theme for Environment Month “Green Economy: Does it include you?,” Ms. George expressed.
“We wish to thank the BVI Elite Sky Dancers, DJ Bertrum, the schools, partnering agencies and all other persons who not only participated but supported this event. We also wish to thank all our sponsors which included Sol, Foxy's Restaurant and Bar, Mr. Myers from the Elmore Stoutt High School, Fort Gardens Center Ltd. and Burkes Garage.” Ms. George concluded.
The entire day was filled with fun and facts included facial decorations and face painting for children, turtle tagging and fishing methods demonstrations, climate change displays, solar system displays, plant displays, methods of conserving energy, wood work displays, mocko jumbie performances, a presentation from World House Caribbean and modeling of clothing and jewelry made from recycled material.
Students from St. George’s, First Impressions, Alexandrina Maduro, Ebenezer Thomas Primary Schools, New Testament Church of God School and the Wendell Potter Learning Center were among persons present at the expo.
Partnering agencies for the exposition included BVI Electricity Corporation, Department of Agriculture, National Parks Trust, Alternative Energy Systems, World House Caribbean, Green VI, UNI - Davis Exclusive Lighting, Caribbean Youth Environment Network and Mr. Eldred Scatliffe who presented a Wood Work Recycling Display.
Activities for the observance of Environment Month will continue on Wednesday, June 13 with the Parade for the Planet beginning at 3:30 pm and a Sunset Service at Cane Garden Bay on Saturday, June 30 at 5:30 pm.
As a wrap-up to the month’s activities, Fisherman’s Day will be celebrated on Monday, July 2 at Long Bay Beef Island Beach where fisherfolks can participate in a fishing tournament.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour and the Conservation and Fisheries Department endeavour to effectively manage and administer the natural resources of the Territory in a manner that ensures long term sustainability. Environment Month has been celebrated annually in the Territory since 1993 and aims to bring awareness to the public about the importance of preserving the environment.
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