Madam Speaker, I am pleased to share with this Honourable House the successes of the recently concluded 36th OECS/PPS Policy Board Meeting and 9th OECS Council of Ministers: Health held in the Virgin Islands under my Chairmanship.

The community is advised to take the necessary steps to prevent the growth of mold inside of buildings, especially residential premises, following the heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Phillipe.         

The Environmental Health Division will be hosting a virtual Food Handlers Training Course on Tuesday, October 10 at 9:00 a.m.

The Environmental Health Division will be hosting a virtual Food Handlers Training Course on Tuesday, September 19 at 5:00 p.m.

The Environmental Health Division will be hosting a virtual Food Handlers Training Course on Tuesday, September 19 at 5:00 p.m.

The Environmental Health Division will be hosting a virtual Food Handlers Training Course on Tuesday, September 5 at 9:00 a.m.

The Department of Waste Management (DWM) is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide environmentally sound waste oil management services in partnership with the department to the Territory for six months. 

The Department of Waste Management is seeking a company to provide cleaning services to their Long Bush facility located in Boynes Warehouse.

A pleasant good morning to you all.  I’m extremely pleased that we are gathered today to mark the re-establishment of The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund Board. I’d like to recognize the presence of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for Natural Resources and the Financial Secretary as ex officio members of the Board. I also recognize and warmly greet the non-Government members of the Board, including the Chairman Mr. Edward Childs, Deputy Chairperson Mr. John Klein, Dr. Shannon Gore and Mr. Ronnie Lettsome.