Ladies and gentlemen; Brothers and sisters; Patriots, all.  At this junction, in this juncture; and in this defining moment in our history, I am pleased to announce that as your government and as a government and its people, we are about to set aside a process that will seek to do right by all loyal residents of these beautiful British Virgin Islands.

During recent weeks, there has been a surge in the number of reported cases of measles worldwide but most notably in the United States of America.

Nurses play a vital role in our healthcare system and contribute significantly to the quality of life we enjoy here in the Virgin Islands.  Each year we recognize their expertise and dedication to improving the health of the population by joining the celebration of International Nurses Week.

Deputy to Governor Mr. David Archer, Jr. chaired the Meeting held on 24th April, 2019............

Following the decision by Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool to take the Speaker of the Virgin Islands’ House of Assembly to court over the Speaker’s decision to accept his resignation letter of 5^th March, 2019, the Government of the Virgin Islands, through the House of Assembly retained the local law firm of Veritas Law.

Today we celebrate with the International Labour Organization on its 100^th anniversary.

His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert chaired the Meetings held on the 3rd and 17th April, 2019 at the Premier’s Conference Room, Central Administration Building.

My people of the Virgin Islands I greet you on this festive Easter Monday which is celebrated as a holiday in many Christian cultures.

Saturday April 20^th marks the beginning of vaccination week. The Ministry of Health and Social Development together with the BVI Health Services Authority joins the Americas and other Caribbean countries and territories in celebration of the 17^th anniversary of vaccination week in the Americas! 

Mr. Speaker, I move that the Bill shortly entitled the Appropriation Act, 2019 be read a second time and, in so doing, I invite this Honourable House to extend its customary indulgence in permitting me to deliver the 2019 Budget Address.