Good morning to all the members of the press.

I thank you for being here as we report on the progress being made in the setting up of the agency and the work that they are preparing to carrying out the recovery of the Virgin Islands following the events of last year.

The re-installation of a number of early warning components throughout the Territory is said to be moving full steam ahead.

Heads of local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) met with His Excellency Governor Augustus Jaspert on July 9 to address ongoing preparations for this hurricane season. 

Officers from a cross-section of the Government are now trained to meet the unique communication needs of communities in the Territory before, during and after an emergency.

One hundred of the most vulnerable households in the Territory will receive help in replacing appliances and furnishings as part of the BVI Red Cross’ Replacement Project.

Director of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs, Mrs. Karia Christopher said the construction industry workshop organised for heavy equipment operators and contractors was a success.

Director at the Department for Disaster Management, Sharleen DaBreo, MBE has said that the Territory has to manage its resources with transparency and strict accountability following the lessons learned in 2017.

The Department of Waste Management has received a garbage truck from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to assist with its waste collection.

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) Board is seeking formal requests for proposals from suitable individuals or companies in the area of human resources.

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) Board is inviting formal requests for proposals from suitable individuals or companies to provide communications expertise.