In fiscal year 2002, the National Parks Unit was established as a programme under the Ministry as an interim measure, with the expectation that the National Parks Authority would be established and ready for operation in 2003.

The National Parks, Rivers and Beaches Authority Act was passed in Parliament, but a consultancy to establish the institutional and regulatory framework for the development of the parks system has been delayed.  It is now envisaged that this consultancy, which is of a six month duration, will commence during the last quarter of 2003 - and will of necessity spill over into 2004.

Given the above, the Ministry has resubmitted the National Parks Unit as a programme, with the recommendation that once the institutional and regulatory framework is established and the Authority becomes functional, the resources of the Unit will be transferred accordingly to the Authority. Provision was therefore made only for the National Parks Unit of  2004.

With the establishment of the Authority, Cabinet was asked to approve remuneration for the Board along with the appropriate subvention.

The National Parks Authority’s general office is located in the Jaycee's Building on the leeward side of the island in the area of Stoney Ground, in vicinity of the Caribbean Medical Imaging Center.

Telephone No: 1784-453-1623

Address:

Jaycee's Building
Kingstown
St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Postal address:

Director of National Parks, Rivers and Beaches Authority
P.O. Box 195
Kingstown
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
West Indies
VC 0100

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday
8.00 a.m. to 4.00.p.m.

See more about the National Parks, Rivers and Beaches Authority: www.nationalparks.gov.vc

The National Parks, Rivers and Beaches Authority (NPRBA) is a statutory government body that protects the rich natural, cultural and historic heritage of SVG. This is done through a protected area system. A protected area is an area of land or water that is managed for the protection and maintenance of its ecological systems, biological diversity and or specific natural, cultural and aesthetic resources.

The National Parks, Rivers and Beaches Authority is tasked with:

  • Sustainable development
  • Protection of biodiversity
  • Protection of culture and heritage
  • Development of recreational sites
  • Protection of ecosystem function (e.g. water, electricity, soil conservation, etc.
  • Meeting obligations under international conventions
  • Development of tourism through diversification
  • Financial sustainability
  • Research

Minister

Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture
Hon. Carlos James