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.

His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held on 28th May, 2021, which was held at the Financial Services Commission’s Conference Room.

It is with great concern and sadness that I learned of the death of President of the Republic of Haiti Mr. Jovenel Moise who was attacked by assassins and died today. This is a day of profound sadness for the people of Haiti and the Caribbean more widely.  

At this time, I wish to give you a further update on the COVID-19 situation in the Virgin Islands.

Today as we celebrate Virgin Islands Day, I wish to extend greetings to everyone in these beautiful islands and to those joining us by radio and other social media platforms throughout the world.

In the Virgin Islands, as we have turned the page into the new month of July, it would appear that we have turned to a new page in our experience as a Territory, battling this dreaded COVID-19 disease.  No doubt the reports and statistics have affected the general mood in these islands and have been a concerning one for most, if not all of us.