Mr. Speaker, the condition and functioning of the roads, bridges, and coastal revetments/rock armour and drainage infrastructure is directly linked to the quality of life of our citizens.

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand here today and to announce that restoration work on the Central Administration Complex has indeed commenced.

Mr. Speaker, I wish to take a few brief moments to reflect on our experience thus far with respect to the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Mr. Speaker, I wish to update this Honourable House on my trip to the United Kingdom from 11^th to 13^th September 2019 where I led the delegation to discuss the conditions of the United Kingdom Loan Guarantee and other matters.

Mr. Speaker, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Mr. Speaker, accelerating recovery is very important to your Government.

Mr. Speaker, I will now speak on the Oracle JD Edwards (JDE) software.

Mr. Speaker, I will now speak on the payment of increments for Public Officers.

Mr. Speaker, I am in a good place this morning because finally the Members of the opposition agree that questions and answering the questions asked is critically important in strengthening our democracy, transparency and accountability, especially if we are on our way to becoming self-reliant. I commend them for these questions.

Mr. Speaker, my Government continues to put the necessary structures in place to restore hope and prosperity for all of the people of the Virgin Islands.