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Statement By Honourable Smith On Insurance And The Effects Of Climate Change

Thursday, 2 November 2023 - 11:18am

Madam Speaker, please permit me a few moments to address the very complex issue of the high cost of insurance which our country is facing. The rising costs of homeowner insurance policies is a multifaceted challenge influenced by a combination of local and global factors. It is important to recognise that this issue is not isolated to the British Virgin Islands but is part of a broader global challenge.

Statement by Honourable de Castro on the 80th Anniversary Of Secondary Education In The Virgin Islands

Wednesday, 1 November 2023 - 6:25pm

Madam Speaker, this year we commemorate the 80th anniversary of secondary education in the Virgin Islands, a milestone that reflects the dedication and vision of stalwart educators and the unwavering commitment of our community.

Statement by Honourable Wheatley on OECS Policy Board and Health Ministers Meetings

Wednesday, 1 November 2023 - 6:00pm

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to share with this Honourable House the successes of the recently concluded 36th OECS/PPS Policy Board Meeting and 9th OECS Council of Ministers: Health held in the Virgin Islands under my Chairmanship.

Statement by Premier Wheatley on Participation at the UN Fourth Committee

Wednesday, 1 November 2023 - 4:21pm

Madam Speaker, I would like to provide this Honourable House with an update on my recent visit to New York in early October where I made a statement to the Fourth Committee at the ongoing 78th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

Statement by Premier Wheatley on the Development and Implementation of a Crown Land Policy

Wednesday, 1 November 2023 - 2:39pm

Madame Speaker, The Virgin Islands has adopted a comprehensive an inclusive approach to the management of Crown lands and has subsequently engage in the development of a Crown Land Policy, which is now out in the public domain for consultation.

Statement By The Ministry Of Education On The Conditions Of The Jost Van Dyke Primary School

Wednesday, 1 November 2023 - 2:22pm

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, recognises that the Jost Van Dyke Primary School (JVDPS) is subjected to constant flooding when it rains.  For this reason, the construction of the new school, remains an urgent priority and is currently in the final stages of completion.

 

Statement by Premier Wheatley on RATED Programme

Wednesday, 1 November 2023 - 1:58pm

Madame Speaker, the Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development (R.A.T.E.D.) Programme seeks to provide a pathway for persons who are unemployed or who are under-employed to obtain an opportunity through short-term employment, apprenticeship and/or training and development. 

Statement by Premier Wheatley with Update on Agriculture and Fisheries

Wednesday, 1 November 2023 - 12:25pm

Madame Speaker, agriculture and fisheries remain a high priority on the Government’s agenda, and I wish to provide an update on current matters.

Statement By Honourable Rymer On Asphalt Paving Of Primary Roads

Wednesday, 1 November 2023 - 10:37am

Madam Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to provide an update on the Territory’s Road Infrastructure. 

As you know, the road infrastructure throughout the Territory is not ideal.  There is substantial deterioration of not only the top layer, which is the asphalt layer, but also the base and subbase layers that have been compromised in many areas.

Statement By Honourable Rymer On Tropical Storm Philippe Recovery

Wednesday, 1 November 2023 - 10:17am

Madam Speaker, I wish to inform you and the public that Tropical Storm Philippe caused significant damage to the Beautiful Virgin Islands when it made landfall on October 3rd, 2023. The storm brought approximately eight (8) inches of rain, resulting in overwhelming amounts of mud and debris in our ghuts and our waterways. Fallen trees, boulders, and mud have also blocked roads and drains across the territory.

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