Earlier today, I was invited to a meeting by the Financial Secretary to meet with members of His Majesty’s Customs Department and the members of the Customs Welfare Association, the Honourable Premier and representatives from the Ministry of Finance were present.

The Audit of Covid-19 Assistance Grants made by Members of the House of Assembly was laid in the House on 13 July.

10 July 2023

STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL ON THE RECENT ARRESTS

The armed robbery at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on 1 July was a shocking incident which caused great concern for all present at the Pier Park that day and for the wider community.

My dear Virgin Islands people, a pleasant good day to each and every one of you.

The members of the National Security Council (NSC) have been briefed by the Commissioner of Police on today’s armed robbery at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. 

Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to provide a report to this Honorable House on my recent trip to Barbados from the 11^th to the 16^th of June to attend the PAHO/WHO SIDS (Small Island Developing States) Ministerial Conference on Chronic Diseases and Mental Health and its significance to the Territory. 

His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held on 15th June, 2023 at the Premier's Conference Room.

Madam Speaker, the Ministry of Communications and Works is responsible for meteorology.

Madam Speaker, The Ministry of Health and Social Development recently made the Final Report of the Social Assistance in the British Virgin Islands Review public. We are also seeking the public’s input on the document.

Since assuming office, my Administration has been active in advancing the interests of the Virgin Islands at both regional and international levels.