The Government of the Virgin Islands invites tenders for the Repairs to the Cane Garden Bay Community Centre, Cane Garden Bay, Tortola.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable, Marlon A. Penn says he hopes the repairs made to the community centres across the Territory will help to build resilience and make the Virgin Islands better prepared for any future disaster.

A pleasant Good Morning to all the people of the Virgin Islands, especially those of you who are with us in person and those joining us online.

Three state-of-the-art community centres have been officially handed over to the Government of the Virgin Islands.

A pleasant Good Afternoon to everyone.

Over seven years ago, the Ministry of Health and Social Development canvassed persons living in this community to hear their views regarding the re-naming of the Purcell Community Centre. Unsurprisingly, one hundred percent (100%) of the respondents were in full agreement with the proposal to name the building in honour of Ms. Gertrude Warner and her mother Christiana.

Remarks by Hon. Marlon Penn, Minister for Health and Social Development

Handover and Dedication Ceremony of the

Emile Dunlop Community Centre

Madam Chair

Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, Premier

Hon. Julian Fraser, Leader of the Opposition and Third District Representative

[Other Members of the House of Assembly]

Dr. Amalia Del Riego, PAHO/WHO Representative

Senior Public Officers

Principal and students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School

Other Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen

A pleasant Good Morning to everyone.

A pleasant Good Morning to all the people of the Virgin Islands, especially those of you who are with us in person and those joining us online.

This is a very special week for us – and today is a very special day – as we have handing over ceremonies for three SMART Community Centres.

A pleasant Good Morning to all the people of the Virgin Islands, especially those of you who are with us in person and those joining us online.

Today, we mark yet another milestone in our recovery from the devastating hurricanes of 2017 and our journey of development for sustainability and resilience.

The public is notified that the European Commission and PAHO funded repair works to the West End Community Centre is now complete and will be commemorated with a handover and opening ceremony on Tuesday, November 9 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the centre.