Good day Madam Speaker. Having just observed the Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Holiday,

Today, on International Women's Day, we honour the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It is a day set aside to celebrate the strides made towards gender equality, while also recognizing the obstacles we still face.

Madam Speaker, I am urged today to remind persons and especially property owners territory-wide, that all B.V.I. beaches are public. 

In my Quarterly Review two weeks ago I referred to the Audits received from the Auditor General, including the Report on Government Contracts with EZ Shipping concerning the provision of barges and the Report on Government Contracts with Claude Skelton Cline.

His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held on 25th January, 2023 at the Premier's Conference Room. All Members were present.

A pleasant Good Morning to all the people of the Virgin Islands, especially those of you who are with us in person and those joining us online.

The Audit report into Public Assistance Grants made between January 2019 and May 2022 was carried out in accordance with Recommendation B12 of the Commission of Inquiry Report, and was received by myself and the Premier on 30th December. 

A pleasant Good Afternoon to everyone.

Over seven years ago, the Ministry of Health and Social Development canvassed persons living in this community to hear their views regarding the re-naming of the Purcell Community Centre. Unsurprisingly, one hundred percent (100%) of the respondents were in full agreement with the proposal to name the building in honour of Ms. Gertrude Warner and her mother Christiana.

Remarks by Hon. Marlon Penn, Minister for Health and Social Development

Handover and Dedication Ceremony of the

Emile Dunlop Community Centre

Madam Chair

Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, Premier

Hon. Julian Fraser, Leader of the Opposition and Third District Representative

[Other Members of the House of Assembly]

Dr. Amalia Del Riego, PAHO/WHO Representative

Senior Public Officers

Principal and students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School

Other Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen

A pleasant Good Morning to everyone.