His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the online Special Meeting held on 5 th July, 2021.

Ministers continue to welcome a transparent Commission of Inquiry (COI) that will yield a just outcome.

I say a pleasant good evening to everyone here in the Virgin Islands, throughout the region and the world.  I too join with Premier, the Acting Chief Medical Officer and the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Health Services Authority as we extend condolences to those families who are hurting and mourning the loss of their loved one.

The people of the Virgin Islands were asked to join their hearts and hands in unity in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for our safety and protection and that of the economy.

Today is a difficult day, as we see the continuing rise in cases of COVID-19 and now the very sad number of deaths in the Territory. I want to express my condolences to all of the families who have lost loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I wanted to update you on the Commission of Inquiry, launched by my predecessor because of increasing concerns about poor governance, and possible corruption, abuse of office or other serious dishonesty within the British Virgin Islands.

Today is a good example of social distancing as we are here launching the Work Permit System virtually.

Good afternoon residents of the Virgin Islands, I am Dr. Ronald Georges, Acting Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and at this time I wish to give you an update on the situation in the British Virgin Islands as it pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the past few months I have been keeping my promise to update you on a bi-monthly basis on the work of your Government and other matters of interest to the national community.

A special goodnight as we continue to navigate this COVID-19 surge.  I am your Minister for Health and Social Development, Carvin Malone.