Good morning my BVI Family.

It is very refreshing to greet you this morning with a tone of excitement and pride. History has been made! BVI WINS THE GOLD!

Good morning to everyone and a special welcome is extended to Ms. Diana Wilson Patrick who is representing the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Board of Governors.

It is with much sadness that I recall the fact that Mr. Elton Georges, CMG, OBE was the first Complaints Commissioner (Ombudsman) of the Virgin Islands, having single-handedly set up the office in February 2009 . 

Last evening, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Elton Georges, CMG, OBE, a man of great strength, courage and conviction who I have had the pleasure of knowing for many decades as he dedicated his entire life to Public Service.

I wanted to update you on the independent investigation undertaken by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force into the actions taken by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Immediate Response Team during the apprehension of escaped prisoner Santo Yamarco Hernandez in early December.

Good Morning to all. First let me thank all BVIslanders for your overwhelming support as your Government continues to look after the best interest of us all.

Madam Speaker, I beg to move that the Bill shortly entitled , the Appropriation Act 2018, be read a second time and in so doing I crave the customary indulgence of this Honourable House to extend its normal courtesies in permitting me to deliver this year’s Budget Address.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is aware of erroneous misinformation that is being circulated by some persons through different media regarding the Public Service. 

It is an absolute honour for me and a great pleasure, as your Governor, and as her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II representative in the Virgin Islands to have given you your Certificates of Registration as British Citizens.