Good afternoon to each and every one. I recognise the protocol as established.

Today is another great day for the people of the Virgin Islands.

We are moving forward with BVILOVE.

During an innovation business symposium in December 2019, I announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands was moving forward with a rigorous economic development and diversification strategy, in which we developed and incorporated the concept of BVILOVE which is tied to our aggressive “green and innovative” legislative agenda for 2020.

Good day and God’s blessings to the people of the Virgin Islands.  During my statement on the reopening of schools on Tuesday, 25^th August, 2020, I announced that our phased plan to reopen schools was derailed due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the Territory.

It is indeed good to be here as we unveil the new logo that will be the new face of the Ports industry in the Virgin Islands.

STATEMENT GIVEN BY THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

HONOURABLE CARVIN MALONE

ON WEDNESDAY, 16^TH  SEPTEMBER 2020

covid-19 UPDATE – PHASED INTERNAL REOPENING

Good day to all,

As you know, I have served as Governor to the Virgin Islands for just over three years. A great deal has happened during that time, but one thing that has remained constant is my commitment to serving the people of BVI.

Good day and God’s Blessings to everyone.   In the space of two weeks, we heard of two fatal shootings in our community. On Wednesday, September 2, Mr. George “Shawala” Burrows was shot in his home. On Thursday, September 10, Mr. Matthew Daly was shot in the Spring Ghut. In both instances, both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

Today is a long awaited occasion, and just like you, I am glad that it is finally here. I am happy that we are able to deliver this support to our small businesses, which – and we cannot say it enough – is the backbone of our economy.

Good morning British Virgin Islands. There is an African saying that “Money cannot guarantee life, but with the life, you can guarantee an opportunity to make money.” 

I wish that the extraordinary circumstances which we face today could be tidily summarised and summarily addressed with the application of a wise quote from our Motherland. 

Les traigo saludos a todos y les agradezco por acompañarnos mientras les traigo otro informe sobre la situación y respuesta del COVID-19 en el Territorio.