A pleasant Good Day and God’s Blessings to all Virgin Islanders, residents and visitors.

You would recall that alternative energy was one of the key issues on which my team campaigned for the 2019 General Election. We promised that if you gave us the opportunity, we would make alternative energy not just a conversation but a commodity to households across our Territory.

I have learned that you had a fruitful trip to one of our prized jewels—Anegada yesterday. Anegada is the home to Lobster Festival, striking coral reefs and relaxation.

The priorities for the development of the British Virgin Islands National Energy Transition Strategy were discussed when the National Energy Strategy team met on Tuesday, February 13.

The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool has stated that the Territory is gifted with free energy, which must be utilized in every way possible.

Residents in the British Virgin Islands are reminded to take measures, wherever possible, to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce global warming. 

The Energy Policy of the Virgin Islands is now available to read online.

Madam Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to present our Government's Energy Policy of the Virgin Islands to this Honourable House.

Interview with Mr. Vance Lewis, lead person for the Ministry of Communications and Works’ Energy Programme, is now available to view on Youtube.com.

The Energy and Conservation: Education and Awareness Campaign Team is pictured with ProSolar Systems’ electric cars, at a visit to the Elmore Stoutt High School on April 27.