Warm greetings to everyone on the occasion of World Food Safety Day, which is celebrated every year on June 7^th.

World Food Safety Day presents an opportunity to highlight the importance of being more conscious of what we eat - in order to prevent, detect, and manage foodborne illnesses, and achieve better health.

A pleasant good morning to each and every one of you; those of you who are present with us physically, and those who are tuned in online.

Fellow Virgin Islanders,

A pleasant good morning. I speak to you today on behalf of the Government of National Unity to share our plans to hold a series of public meetings on government reform, as well as begin dialogue on other matters of public interest.

Though we may not welcome it, the Atlantic Hurricane Season is once again upon us. This means that as happens every year between the 1^st of June and the 30^th of November, we and the rest of the Caribbean are at an increased risk for storms and hurricanes.

Good day to one and all in the Virgin Islands.

Today, the 1^st of June, marks the Atlantic Hurricane Season and for the seventh consecutive year, forecasters advise that this season will bring above average levels of storm activity to the region. We therefore must all play our part to be as prepared as possible.

Good afternoon ladies and gentleman of the press corps and persons listening via social media and radio.

My Administration remains committed to engagement with the press and the public, so I am very pleased to have this press conference today.

Thank you, Madame Speaker for allowing me this opportunity to make this brief statement to this Honourable House.

Honourable Members, over the past few weeks there have been a number of significant developments as it relates to the Governance of the Virgin Islands and how we are continuing to ensure the good conduct of the business of the people as their democratically elected Representatives under our current Constitutional arrangement.

Madam Speaker, officials in the Ministry of Health have been monitoring developments related to the unusual detection of monkeypox cases in countries where the virus does not normally spread, particularly given our dependence on international travel and tourism.

Madam Speaker, large fires occurred at the dumpsite in Pockwood Pond on the evening of May 16^th and on the morning of May 22^nd, 2022, respectively.  Fortunately, no one was injured nor were there any damages to public or private equipment on site.  I am sadly aware, however, that smoke from the fires may have been a source of discomfort to residents on the western side of Tortola.

His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held at the Premier’s Conference Room on 11th May, 2022.
All Members were present.