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HOA Statement: Minister for Health and Social Development - Outbreak Of Monkey pox Cases In Non-Endemic Countries

Thursday, 26 May 2022 - 4:46pm

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.

HOA Statement: Minister for Health and Social Development - Update On Solid Waste Disposal Site At Pockwood Pond, Tortola

Thursday, 26 May 2022 - 3:59pm

Madam Speaker, large fires occurred at the dumpsite in Pockwood Pond on the evening of May 16th and on the morning of May 22nd, 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.

Cabinet Decisions - Meetings of 11th and 18th May, 2022

Thursday, 26 May 2022 - 11:13am

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.

Statement by Premier Wheatley - Update On Reform And Other Developments

Tuesday, 24 May 2022 - 1:27pm

Fellow Virgin Islanders,

A pleasant good morning. As the Government of National Unity continues its third week in office, I would like to provide you with an update on key issues regarding reform.

Statement: Honourable Sharie B. de Castro On International Museum Day

Wednesday, 18 May 2022 - 2:24pm

It is with great pleasure that I greet you today, on International Museum Day 2022. The theme for this year’s International Museum Day is “The Power of Museums.” The Department of Culture has once again organized related activities for the entire week 16th to the 21st of May.

Statement By Minister For Health And Social Development On Arrival Of Pediatric Doses Of Pfizer Vaccine

Friday, 13 May 2022 - 9:53pm

Greetings to the residents and visitors of these beautiful Virgin Islands.  I am Marlon Penn, Minister of Health and Social Development and I am pleased to lend my voice to this critical topic of vaccination and COVID-19 in this new capacity.

Statement by Honourable Kye M. Rymer - Update on Seatrade Global Conference 2022

Friday, 13 May 2022 - 4:23pm

Today, I wish to address two matters in my opening remarks. The first matter will be that of the SeaTrade conference. I am sure that many persons are interested to know about the commitments for additional cruise ship calls that we would have secured at Seatrade.

Statement by Premier Wheatley with Update on Current Matters - May 13, 2022

Friday, 13 May 2022 - 4:03pm

A pleasant good morning to the Virgin Islands community; those of you joining us live via the radio and the various social media channels.

I especially wish to welcome the members of the media who are with us.

Consistent with your Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability and overall keeping you informed on the work that we are doing to properly manage your affairs, I intend, as Premier, to continue the practice of holding regular press conferences to provide updates on current matters and answer questions from the media.

Statement from His Excellency the Governor John Rankin, CMG on COI Criminal Investigations

Thursday, 12 May 2022 - 3:40pm

As I stated when I published the Commission of Inquiry report on 29 April, I believe it is a vital and hugely valuable contribution towards the achievement of better governance for the people of the BVI.

Cabinet Decisions - Meeting of 27th April, 2022

Thursday, 12 May 2022 - 12:32pm

Cabinet Meeting – 27th April, 2022

His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre on 27th April, 2022.  

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