As with so many areas in our Territory, Hurricanes Irma and Maria had a significant impact on the judicial system of the Virgin Islands, leaving all of the key properties required for the effective functioning of the system extensively damaged.

Good afternoon. Thank you all for coming and thank you Premier for your statement. I wholeheartedly welcome your announcement on the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) and applaud the leadership you and your Cabinet have shown in establishing it. I would also like to join the Premier in his thanks to Dr. Mathavious for agreeing to be Chairman of the Board.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Shortly after Hurricane Irma affected the Territory, a Disaster Recovery Coordinating Committee (DRCC) was established to provide oversight and advice on all aspects of the Territory's recovery activities and initiatives following the unprecedented trio of disaster events - floods of August and hurricanes Maria and Irma in September.  

It is an honour to join you all today for the ground-breaking ceremony of the Enis Adams Primary School.

I was extremely saddened to hear of the murders of two young men this Saturday morning in Road Town.  My condolences go out to their loved ones.

Public Officers, ladies and gentlemen, let me have a few minutes of your time to briefly speak about the plans for the transformation of the Public Service.

I am Myron V. Walwyn, Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports and it is indeed my pleasure to bring to you today my tenth update on the works of the Ministry of Education since the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Good day ladies and gentlemen of the media. 

Good day Virgin Islanders and residents, this is your Premier, Dr Orlando Smith.

It is my pleasure to greet all Virgin Islanders and give another update on the status of education in the Territory as we continue to move forward with rebuilding the education sector following the recent devastation.