Statement by

Honourable Andrew A. Fahie

Premier of the Virgin Islands

19 January, 2021

Premier Calls for Live Streaming of Commission of Inquiry:

Wants No Secrets

The Commission of Inquiry Act (Cap. 237 Section 2) specifies that, “It shall be lawful for the Governor whenever he shall deem it advisable, to issue a commission

Desde mi último informe de la situación sobre COVID-19 emitido desde la Asamblea el jueves 31 de diciembre, ha habido algunos acontecimientos que deben ser señalados, ya que me he comprometido a mantenerlo completamente informado.

I extend New Year’s greetings to everyone in the Virgin Islands and throughout the World.

Since my last status report on the COVID-19 situation delivered from the House of Assembly on Thursday, 31^st December, there have been some developments which need to be brought to your attention as I’ve pledged to keep you fully informed.

Mister Speaker, it has been some time since my last update on the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. 

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present an update on the Department of Waste Management’s ongoing efforts to increase recycling and waste reduction in the Territory.

Mister Speaker, let me first extend New Year Greetings to everyone in these beautiful Virgin Islands; throughout the region and via all the usual communication mediums, who have had to endure the sound of my voice giving updates on what I think is the most critical topic in this Territory’s history, over the past 10 months – that of COVID-19. 

Mister Speaker, yesterday on 30^th December 2020 the United Kingdom’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for supply in the United Kingdom approved AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford/Vaccitechs Covid-19 vaccine candidate AZD1222.

Mister Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to share in this Honourable House and with the entire community, updates on the progress in schools since the start of the 2020/2021 school year and plans for the upcoming term. 

My dear people of the Virgin Islands, a pleasant good day and God’s blessings to you and your families. I trust you are having a safe and enjoyable Yuletide Holidays, and that you are continuing to be vigilant to protect your loved ones and the wider community by adhering to the health protocols.