His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held at the Premier’s Office Conference Room on 29th June, 2022. All Members were present, with the exception of the Minister for Natural Resources and Labour and the Attorney General, who were overseas on official travel and on annual leave, respectively. 

THE CABINET OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS - POST MEETING STATEMENT

CABINET DECISIONS
8th, 15th and 22nd March, 2023

In alignment with our mandate, the Immigration Department prides itself with serving the people of the Virgin Islands with dignity and respect, while upholding our reputation to effectively secure the Territory’s borders by guarding against illegal migration, smuggling, and human trafficking. 

Today I assented to the Immigration and Passport (Validation) Act, 2023 and the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2023. This legislation, which was passed by the House of Assembly on Monday, validates the Residency and Belonger status of individuals following the concerns raised in the recent Audit Report and Addendum on the Fast Track Residency and Belonger Status Programme.

As people in the BVI are aware, the House of Assembly convened yesterday following the findings of the Audit Report and Addendum on the Fast Track Residency and Belongership Programme.

Democracy is a sacred trust. We all have a responsibility to protect and uphold democracy. It provides the legitimacy on which Government rests.

After consultation with the Premier and further to discussions yesterday in Cabinet, I wish to inform you that I intend to exercise my power under Section 85 of the Constitution to recall the House of Assembly.

In consultation with the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition, I have invited the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to observe the upcoming General Election on 24 April. The CPA team will be in the BVI from 17-27 April. This will be the fourth election in the BVI that the CPA have observed since 2011.

On 30^th March 2023, the minutes of Cabinet of the Virgin Islands was published via the Department of Information and Public Relations.

His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held on 1 st March, 2023 at the Premier's Conference Room, Cutlass Tower.