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New initiative to drive advances in high seas fisheries management

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Tuesday hailed a multi-partner project focused on improving global sustainable tuna fisheries by reducing illegal catch and supporting biodiversity in the…

6 Nov 2013 5:56AM

Environment

The government is hoping to harness geothermal energy from La Soufriere volcano.

Iceland-based firm confident about geothermal energy potential in St. Vincent

3 Nov 2013 11:33PM

Attorney calls for more emphasis on youth and the environment

31 Oct 2013 5:09AM

Participants pose for a photo after the Bin It Clean-up Campaign at the Fitz Hughes beach on holiday Monday.

North Leeward group celebrates Independence with environmental clean-up

31 Oct 2013 5:02AM

Marking one year since Hurricane Sandy, UN officials urge focus on Caribbean

30 Oct 2013 4:26AM

Figure 1. Shell (Carapace) of Leatherback Turtle

Stop the barbaric slaughtering of sea turtles in St. Vincent

By Rafique Bailey, Ph.D., Entomology Yes, it’s true. Sea turtles are being slaughtered at alarming rates in St. Vincent, specifically on the Windward or Atlantic Coast. While there is a…

23 Oct 2013 6:21PM

Leatherback turtle