Ladies and Gentleman of the Press, good afternoon.
Today I would like to engage with you on some of the pertinent international issues of the day and then turn to my Government’s efforts in tourism development.
One hundred and twelve employees from the Little Dix Bay Resort have received employment following the closure of the facility for renovations on May 1.
Officials representing the Government of the Virgin Islands have held successful meetings with High Commissioners from Ghana and South Africa on developing cooperation in a range of sectors.
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool, Junior Minister for Tourism, Honourable Archibald Christian; and other government officials are pictured with recipients of the Aquila’s Tour Guide Excellence Training Awards.