THE CABINET OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS - POST MEETING STATEMENT

 CABINET DECISIONS

8th and 15th May, 2024

Before I open the floor up to questions, I want to say a few words about the Asia Pacific mission we have just completed, along with our eleven private sector sponsors, our regulators and of course friends and colleagues based in the region. I want to especially thank our private sector who funded themselves to participate in the Mission and sponsored the events.

Madam Chair, Excellencies, I have made the journey here to New York under very challenging circumstances.

Greetings to all who call The Virgin Islands home. We are small islands dependent on nature-based tourism and vulnerable to the ravages of climate change.

In light of the flash flood warning and the water’s impact on Territory roads, it is crucial for persons to stay off the roads and remain indoors until conditions improve.

The Virgin Islands was this morning placed on a flash flood warning, which will remain in effect until 10:30 am.

Once again, the hurricane season is here. Some of you may have heard that experts expect as many as 25 named storms to develop during the 2024 hurricane season. 

The hurricane season has arrived, and by now you have probably heard that the 2024 hurricane season outlooks are above average.

Greetings fellow Virgin Islanders. As we approach another hurricane season, it is crucial that we remain vigilant and prepared. This year's Atlantic Hurricane Season is already proving to be an active one, as evidenced by the flash floods experienced in early May. These events have served as a wake-up call, alerting us to the areas that require immediate attention to mitigate flooding during inclement weather.

“Leave no one behind” is the mantra adopted by the international community.