A pleasant good morning to the Virgin Islands community; those of you joining us live via the radio and the various social media channels.

I especially wish to welcome the members of the media who are with us.

Consistent with your Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability and overall keeping you informed on the work that we are doing to properly manage your affairs, I intend, as Premier, to continue the practice of holding regular press conferences to provide updates on current matters and answer questions from the media.

Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is the Minister of Finance under the Unity Government of the Virgin Islands.

Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is Premier under the National Unity Government of the Virgin Islands.

The Virgin Islands is taking all requisite steps to ensure that it adheres to its international obligations as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom.