As we are still in January, it is only fitting to extend heartfelt New Year’s wishes to the people of the Virgin Islanders. May this year bring us prosperity, unity, and continued progress.

 The Government of the Virgin Islands is launching its Governance Transformation Education (GTE) campaign to raise public awareness and understanding of the vast changes resulting from the Commission of Inquiry (COI).

Premier and Minister of Finance the Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, has announced the successful passage of the final Statutory Bodies legislation, marking a pivotal milestone in the Territory’s governance reform initiative.

I am pleased to be joined by Governor Pruce to update you the public on the status of the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry and Other Reforms.

A pleasant Good Day to all the people of these beautiful Virgin Islands.

Thank you, Madame Speaker for allowing me this opportunity to make this brief statement to this Honourable House.

Honourable Members, over the past few weeks there have been a number of significant developments as it relates to the Governance of the Virgin Islands and how we are continuing to ensure the good conduct of the business of the people as their democratically elected Representatives under our current Constitutional arrangement.