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Statement By Premier Smith - UK Initiation Of Brexit Negotiations With European Union

Wednesday, 29 March 2017 - 8:43pm

Ladies and gentleman, as you may be aware, United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Theresa earlier today initiated formal negotiations on Britain’s exit from the EU in an official letter triggering Article 50 of the European Union (EU) Treaty.

Statement By His Excellency The Governor John S. Duncan, OBE

Friday, 24 March 2017 - 2:12pm

I have today issued the formal warrant to give effect to this decision and instructed the Financial Secretary and the Accountant Generaltonow proceed as instructed by the warrant.

Statement By Deputy Premier: The Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) Project On Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) And Sustainable Land Management (SLM) In The Eastern Caribbean

Thursday, 23 March 2017 - 9:49am

In January of last year, 2016, I had the pleasure of announcing an exciting project led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour underway in Cane Garden Bay and Brewers Bay designated the North Shore Integrated Coastal and Watershed Stabilisation Project.

UNESCO World Poetry Day - Message By Director General

Tuesday, 21 March 2017 - 9:49am

At a time when the challenges we face – from climate change, inequality and poverty to violent extremism – seem so steep, the words of the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow give us hope.

Premier Smith - Special Budgetary Attention Is Always Given To Police

Thursday, 16 March 2017 - 9:42pm

At a press conference earlier this afternoon, His Excellency the Governor indicated that he had instructed (or will be instructing) the Financial Secretary pursuant to section 103 of the BVI constitution to provide $800,000 for the police, monies which were repeatedly asked for to augment the police force.

Commonwealth Day Message 2017

Monday, 13 March 2017 - 12:00am

Ladies and Gentleman, Virgin Islanders, long term residents and visitors to the Virgin Islands, today the 13 March, 2017 is Commonwealth Day and it is my honour and privilege to read out the traditional Commonwealth Day Message by the Head of the Commonwealth Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. 

Premier Smith: Crime does not have a place in the Virgin Islands

Saturday, 11 March 2017 - 4:40pm

I am deeply saddened to learn of the recent tragic deaths of two young men in this community: Mr. Alston Penn and Mr. Ashburn Dawson. Mr. Ashburn Dawson died after a shooting incident near the Sunday Morning Well last night, while the body of Alston Penn was found on Windy Hill Road early yesterday morning. 

My condolences go out to the families of the victims. I pray that God's tender mercies surround all of you at this time.

Honourable Mark Vanterpool Answers Questions About Biwater

Friday, 10 March 2017 - 3:09pm

The Member for the Third District to ask the Honourable Minister for Communications and Works the following questions:

Premier Smith One-On-One - Tourism Development

Wednesday, 8 March 2017 - 3:45pm

Ladies and gentlemen of the media,

I thank you for being here this afternoon. Today, I wish to speak on a few areas in Tourism development. 

Another Milestone For Road Rehabilitation Works

Tuesday, 7 March 2017 - 4:22pm

Today marks another significant milestone as the Government of the Virgin Islands forges ahead with the project to rehabilitate the roads damaged during Tropical Storm Otto in 2010.

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