Office of the Commissioner 
 
CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator  
jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov  
  
Thursday, June 26, 2025 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
 
DPNR ANNOUNCES 2025 COMMERCIAL FISHER REGISTRATION WEEKS 
Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources 
(DPNR) announces the upcoming registration period for all licensed commercial fishers in 
the Virgin Islands. The Division of Fish and Wildlife, in collaboration with the Division of 
Environmental Enforcement, will conduct in-person registration sessions on both island 
districts. 
Registration Schedule: 
• 
St. Thomas–St. John District 
 Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11, 2025 
 DPNR Main Office, 2nd Floor Conference Room, VIYA Building (Tutu) 
• 
St. Croix District 
Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18, 2025 
Division of Environmental Enforcement, Anna’s Hope 
All commercial fishers are asked to bring the following documents to complete their 
registration: 
• 
A completed and signed renewal form 
• 
A current business license 
• 
Any outstanding Commercial Catch Reports 
For additional information or assistance, please contact the Division of Fish and Wildlife: 
Email: DFWelectronic@usiv.onmicrosoft.com 
St. Croix Office: 340-773-1082 
St. Thomas Office: 340-775-6762 
 
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES  
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 
            4611 Tutu Park Mall  
 
              45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted 
            Suite 300, 2nd Floor 
                                       St. Croix, VI 00840 
            St. Thomas, VI  00802                                                       (340) 773-1082 
            (340) 774-3320   
 
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