His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held on 25th January, 2023 at the Premier's Conference Room. All Members were present.

A pleasant Good Morning to all the people of the Virgin Islands, especially those of you who are with us in person and those joining us online.

The Audit report into Public Assistance Grants made between January 2019 and May 2022 was carried out in accordance with Recommendation B12 of the Commission of Inquiry Report, and was received by myself and the Premier on 30th December. 

A pleasant Good Afternoon to everyone.

Over seven years ago, the Ministry of Health and Social Development canvassed persons living in this community to hear their views regarding the re-naming of the Purcell Community Centre. Unsurprisingly, one hundred percent (100%) of the respondents were in full agreement with the proposal to name the building in honour of Ms. Gertrude Warner and her mother Christiana.

Remarks by Hon. Marlon Penn, Minister for Health and Social Development

Handover and Dedication Ceremony of the

Emile Dunlop Community Centre

Madam Chair

Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, Premier

Hon. Julian Fraser, Leader of the Opposition and Third District Representative

[Other Members of the House of Assembly]

Dr. Amalia Del Riego, PAHO/WHO Representative

Senior Public Officers

Principal and students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School

Other Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen

A pleasant Good Morning to everyone.

A pleasant Good Morning to all the people of the Virgin Islands, especially those of you who are with us in person and those joining us online.

This is a very special week for us – and today is a very special day – as we have handing over ceremonies for three SMART Community Centres.

A pleasant Good Morning to all the people of the Virgin Islands, especially those of you who are with us in person and those joining us online.

Today, we mark yet another milestone in our recovery from the devastating hurricanes of 2017 and our journey of development for sustainability and resilience.

Cabinet Meeting – 18th January, 2023 His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held on 18th January, 2023 at the Premier's Conference Room, Cutlass Tower.

As Premier of the Virgin Islands, I fully support free speech and freedom of the press which are pillars of democracy. Both should be exercised responsibly and according to high international standards.