The Government of the Virgin Islands has expressed concern about the recent tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on countries worldwide, including a 10% tariff on the Virgin Islands. 

Good morning!

1. I recognize the protocol already established but I would like to recognize the presence of my Government members (list), Members of the Road Town Partnership Committee, and the members of the media. I welcome you all here today for what I will call a day of new beginnings for our beloved capital, Road Town.

The public is advised that the Premier’s Office, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, and the International Affairs Secretariat, located at Cutlass Tower in Road Town, will resume normal operating hours on Monday, March 31.

For queries regarding the Premier’s Office, please contact 468-2152.

For queries regarding the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, please contact 468-2161.

The Office of the Deputy Governor has completed the public consultation process for the Human Rights Commission Bill, 2025.

Governor Daniel Pruce has appointed Honourable Myron V. Walwyn as Leader of the Opposition.

Governor Daniel Pruce has appointed Hon. Lorna G Smith, OBE as Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development.

Honourable Lorna G. Smith, Obe

Statement During Special Announcement

March 11, 2025

A pleasant good afternoon to the people of the Virgin Islands. The world economy is entering a period of turbulence as the global economic landscape shifts from major policy decisions abroad.

The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, recently unveiled the Government of the Virgin Islands' Civil Mitigation Policy, a vital initiative aimed at improving infrastructure management within communities. 

Good day,

I introduce the Government of the Virgin Islands' Civil Mitigation Policy, a crucial framework that will enhance how we address infrastructure-related challenges in our communities.