E.g., 28 Mar 2024
E.g., 28 Mar 2024

Statement By Honourable Rymer On The West End Ferry Terminal

Wednesday, 1 November 2023 - 10:01am

Madam Speaker, early last month, I gave an update on the progress of development of the West End Ferry Terminal, and I stand here today to present a further update on the additional progress made to date on this important development for our Territory. 

Statement by Honourable Smith on the Virgin Islands Trade Commission Act (Suspensory) Bill, 2023

Tuesday, 31 October 2023 - 7:36pm

Madam Speaker, with your permission I would like to present a bill seeking the suspension of the Virgin Islands Trade Commission Act, 2020. This Act, passed on 8 June 2020, aimed to establish the Virgin Islands Trade Commission, and vest it with critical responsibilities related to business, trade, investment, and consumer affairs within our jurisdiction. The Act came into effect on 21 November 2022, through Statutory Instrument S.I. 103 of 2022.

Update on the Implementation of the COI Recommendations

Tuesday, 31 October 2023 - 1:46pm

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to provide another update on the progress the Government of the Virgin Islands has been making with respect to our implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry as outlined in the June 2022 Framework Agreement. 

Start of the 2023/2024 Tourist Season

Tuesday, 31 October 2023 - 1:34pm

Madam Speaker, I stand before you today on the threshold of a new and promising era as we mark the commencement of the 2023-24 tourist season in our beloved Virgin Islands. This season holds the promise of renewed hope and prosperity, a testament to our resilience in the face of the unprecedented challenges previously brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Statement By The Premier And Minister For Tourism, Culture And Sustainable Development

Tuesday, 31 October 2023 - 1:06pm

Madam Speaker, the month of November is upon us, and Culture and Tourism Month is here again. This year will be the fourth annual Culture and Tourism Month and is being organised under the theme, “Our Virgin Islands, Our Story: Tell Your Story.”

Message by Premier Wheatley on Hurricane Tammy

Sunday, 22 October 2023 - 11:06am

Message from Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley
Update on Hurricane Tammy

Good day to all in the Virgin Islands.

By now you will all have heard that we are no longer undera Tropical Storm Watch. Hurricane Tammy did not strengthen or shift toward us as we feared, which is a blessing and we thank God for His mercies.

Message by Governor Rankin - Hurricane Tammy Update

Sunday, 22 October 2023 - 10:24am

Good morning to everyone in the Virgin Islands. 

I am very grateful to share that Hurricane Tammy has passed to the east of us as we had hoped. As expected, we did record some gusty conditions including windspeeds in excess of 30 miles per hour. So far, reports are that yesterday and last night passed with minimal local impacts.

Message by the Governor John J Rankin CMG on Hurricane Tammy Update

Saturday, 21 October 2023 - 8:30am

Message by the Governor John J Rankin CMG - Hurricane Tammy Update

Good morning to everyone in the Virgin Islands.

Overnight we have continued to watch Hurricane Tammy’s progress, and the Virgin Islands is now under a Tropical Storm Watch. This means that tropical storm conditions are possible tonight and tomorrow. As of 5:00 am, Tammy was approximately 300 miles east-southeast of Road Town and moving northwest at 9mph. Sustained winds for Tammy were up to 80 miles per hour. Tropical storm-force winds extended out up to 125 miles from the centre of the hurricane.

Message from Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley - Update on Hurricane Tammy

Saturday, 21 October 2023 - 8:14am

Good morning to all in the Virgin Islands.

Please note that we are now under a Tropical Storm Watch, which means that tropical storm conditions such as showers and winds in excess of 39 miles per hour are possible within the Territory.

Now is the time to put your storm plans into action and ensure that your family and property can be safe from what forecasters tell us may begin as early as tonight and continue into tomorrow:

Message from Governor Rankin on the Approach of Hurricane Tammy

Friday, 20 October 2023 - 12:53pm

Good day to all.

I wish to share some information about Hurricane Tammy.

At this time, Tammy is forecast to pass to the east of our islands late tomorrow or Sunday, but at a close enough distance that we may experience some gusty winds and showers throughout the weekend. Already, the seas are rough and we are under a high surf advisory due to the risk of high surf and rip currents.

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