My fellow Virgin Islanders, good afternoon. I come to you on a matter of the utmost urgency. 

A pleasant good afternoon to the Press Corps, persons listening online and via radio, and Virgin Islanders here at home and abroad.  Firstly, allow me to wish the people of the Virgin Islands a blessed and prosperous 2024.  May we as a people ask Our Most High God for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding as we navigate the tumultuous waters on this journey of nation building.

Today I have published my Fifth Quarterly Review of the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry recommendations.

Climate change is the single greatest threat to our survival and development. As small islands, we contribute less than a drop in the bucket to the problem, yet, stand on the frontlines of the climate crisis, experiencing the worst and most severe impacts soonest.

As Minister for Communications and Works with the responsibility for airports and fire and rescue services, I take this opportunity to announce that the stationed fire truck has been returned to Anegada, which has resulted in the reopening of the Auguste George Airport. Your safety and well-being have been our top priorities throughout this process.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce a special initiative to provide relief from the increasing fuel surcharge during the holiday season.

Remarks by Honourable Sharie B. de Castro

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports

Special Education Week November 27 - December 1

November 27th 2023

The fruits of the 1949 Great March were monumental achievements by our fore parents. They have indelibly changed the political, social and economic landscape of our country, and the prospects of all the generations of Virgin Islanders since.

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer and Mrs. Archer, Financial Secretary Mr. Jeremiah Frett, Ministerial Colleagues, Honourable Members of this Distinguished House of Assembly, Specially Invited Guests, members of the Virgin Islands community viewing online and listening on the radio, members of the Media; a pleasant good day to everyone.

President of the General Conference

Chairperson of the Executive Board

Director General

Excellencies

Distinguished Delegates

Ladies and Gentlemen

Greetings on behalf of the government and the resilient people of the British Virgin Islands. It is a distinct honor to address the 42nd Session of the UNESCO General Conference and to extend our warm congratulations to you, Madam President, on your well-deserved election. We wish you every success in the execution of your duties during this pivotal session.