The Government of the Virgin Islands’ annual Financial Statement, known as the Budget Address, is now available online.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie delivered the Territory’s 2021 Budget Address during the Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly today November 12.

Mr. Speaker, a pleasant good day and GOD’s blessings be upon you, all Honourable Members of this Honourable House and all the people of these beautiful Virgin Islands — those here in the Gallery, those listening via the radio and to those viewing online – both at home and abroad, as we continue to move forward in this New Regular living and working with COVID-19.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie will deliver the Territory’s 2021 Budget under the theme: INNOVATION: Building a stable, diverse, competitive economy with strong industries and partnerships for regional and international trade, by building and harnessing the creative capacity of our human capital. 

The Government of the Virgin will be introducing Bills to support the comprehensive digital transformation of the Public Service and improve e-payments for customers.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie will present the Government’s annual Financial Statement, or Budget Address on Thursday, November 12 under the theme: INNOVATION: Building a stable, diverse, competitive economy with strong industries and partnerships for regional and international trade, by building and harnessing the creative capacity of our human capital.  

I am pleased to advise that the 2020 Budget was assented to by His Excellency the Governor on Friday, 20 December, 2019, and was also Gazetted on the same day.

The 2020 Budget was passed at the Second Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly to the tune of $414,008,611.00.

The public is advised that the continuation of the Second Sitting of the Fourth House of Assembly scheduled for today for the Budget Debate has been postponed until Friday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said that his ministry plays an important role in diversifying the economy of the Virgin Islands.