There are milestones in the development of any country,and there are turning points that determine the destiny of a place under shifting circumstances.

My fellow Virgin Islanders, residents and visitors, as you are all aware, on Wednesday July 12 into the early hours of Thursday, July 13, the Territory was impacted by a strong tropical wave which resulted in heavy rainfall, flooding of some roadways and landslides along some slopes. 

My Fellow citizens and residents of the Virgin Islands,

I come before you today at the mid-way point of this Government’s term.

I want to take this moment to update you on the progress we have achieved toward fulfilling the promises and commitments we made when you entrusted us to lead.

Welcome to the official launch of Festival 2017. The Virgin Islands will commemorate 63 years of Emancipation Celebrations under the theme “A Colourful Kaleidoscope to be seen, Creating a Cultural Scene for Festival 2017”.   

In this era of emails, internet and virtual reality, there is something quite special about physically taking a message around the world. 

Today I welcome the presence of the Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton, on behalf of my Government and people of the Virgin Islands.  

Good morning. As Governor of the Virgin Islands, it is my great pleasure to welcome you here today to this very special event.

Good morning,

I am pleased and honoured to join you, my fellow BVIslanders and residents in this annual celebration of Territory Day under the theme:  Territorial Awakening: Resilience in a Time of Challenge and Change.”   

It is a great pleasure for me, as your Governor, to hand over Certificates of Naturalisation to a total of 70 people who have made their homes here in the Virgin Islands. 

Please be advised that revised work permit fee structure will be implemented, effective July 1, 2017.