Let me take this opportunity to acknowledge the Premier, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, my honourable colleagues, Honourable Vincent Wheatley, Honourable Luz Hodge Smith.  Of course, representatives of the RDA who are present, and I would like to especially recognize CEO McMaster, even in his absence, board members, all individuals from the RDA.

Cabinet Meeting – 26th July, 2023

His Excellency, the Acting Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr., chaired the Meeting held on 26th July, 2023, in the absence of Governor John, J. Rankin, CMG, who was overseas on annual leave. The meeting was held at the Premier's Conference Room, Cutlass Tower.

All Members were present with the exception of the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, who was overseas on official business and the Attorney General, who was on annual leave. The Solicitor General Mrs. Jo-Ann Williams-Roberts attended as the acting Attorney General.

Seven Special Education Teachers in the Virgin Islands have completed the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commonwealth of Learning Assistive Technology course.

It is with great pride and excitement that we welcome home D’Moi Hodge and celebrate him as the first Virgin Islander to be signed, to the NBA, namely the Los Angeles Lakers.

As the Minister for Health and Social Development with responsibilities for Children, Family and Support Services, I am imploring all parents, guardians and caregivers to put the necessary precautions in place to safeguard our Territory’s youngest and most precious resources, our children during the 2023 Emancipation Festival Celebrations.

 A pleasant, good day to everyone. Thank you for joining us today.

Cabinet Meeting – 19th July, 2023

His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held on 19th July, 2023 at the Premier's Conference Room.

A pleasant Good Day to all the people of these beautiful Virgin Islands.

Your Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J Rankin CMG, esteemed Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Mark Collins; members of the media, ladies and gentlemen, Good morning!

I am pleased to be here this morning with the Premier and Commissioner of Police. Under the Constitution I have responsibility for the security of the Virgin Islands, including the police.  I do not shy away from that responsibility - it is my top priority.