My fellow residents and visitors of the Virgin Islands, I am your Minister for Health and Social Development, Ronnie W. Skelton.

Saturday, April 22, marks the beginning of Vaccination Week 2017. 

Thank you Madame Chair and good morning to everyone.

Madam Speaker, the Ministry of Education believes that our education system should give our students the required skills for success in all areas.

Madame Speaker, after maintaining work permit fees at the same level since 1981, the BVI Government has amended the work permit fee structure to one that is progressive and based on income.

Thank you Mr. Chairman,

I say a pleasant Good morning to members of the Board of the BVI Arbitration Centre, the team here at the Arbitration Centre, and other honoured guests. 

STATEMENT BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE DR. THE HONOURABLE ORLANDO SMITH, OBE
DURING THE SIXTH SITTING OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRD HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
ON TUESDAY, 18TH APRIL, 2017
AT THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA
AT 10:00 A.M.
50^th Anniversary of the Ministerial System of Government

I am truly honoured to join you this afternoon as we reflect on the 100^th Anniversary of the United States Virgin Islands.

We are all here to celebrate the official launch of Trade Entrepreneurial Week, where we focus our efforts on the development of the small business sector, that is — existing and potential entrepreneurs and our youth.  

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.

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.