His Excellency, the Acting Governor Mr. David Archer, Jr. chaired the Meeting held on 22nd December 2022, in the absence of Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, who was overseas on annual leave.

 THE CABINET OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS - POST MEETING STATEMENT

I have so enjoyed being here in the British Virgin Islands - meeting elected representatives, officials and community members from right across the Territory.

Madam Speaker, the Government of National Unity is mindful that there exists in the national community persons who, for varied reasons, experience periods of unemployment and/or underemployment, and therefore have difficulty providing for the needs of their families and meeting their regular expenses.

Madam Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to inform this Honourable House and this Community about the Effective Leadership Training Programme which commenced on January 18^th through a partnership between the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports and The Institute of Education at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.

Madam Speaker, thank you for another opportunity to update this Honourable House on the progress being made with the implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry Report. 

Madam Speaker, this school year, the Ministry of Education has endeavoured to re-imagine education as we work to better prepare our students to be leaders in an ever-changing world.

Madam Speaker, I wish to update this Honourable House on the successful completion of the ESHS Redevelopment project which signified a major investment in the infrastructure that supports education in the Virgin Islands.

Madam Speaker, on 12^th October, 2020 the Government of the Virgin Islands broke ground at the New Market Square location in Road Town.

Madam Speaker, I rise to address the important and concerning issue of a significant increase in the unauthorised use of beaches in the Territory. Beaches are arguably BVI’s most important asset, contributing significantly to our quality of life as residents and to our economy.