My fellow Virgin Islanders; this is a wonderful moment not only for the Government led by Premier Honourable Andrew Fahie, but for the people of the Virgin Islands who for years have pleaded for Consumer Protection legislation.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has set about building capacity to deliver on important developmental goals.

Over 20 small and medium-sized businesses will be on display during the Business Essentials Workshop and Small Business Trade Show on Friday, December 21.

The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs is reminding business owners with five or more trade licences for renewal to submit the renewal documents to the department on the second floor of the Sebastian Building for processing.

Small business owners throughout the Territory are encouraged to contact the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs to register to participate in the Business Essentials Workshop and Small Business Trade Show on Friday, December 21.

Small and medium-sized business owners will engage in a Business Essentials Workshop and Small Business Trade Show on Friday, December 21.

The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs is advising the public that their office will be closed to the public on Friday, November 23 at 1:00 p.m.

Young entrepreneurs from across the Virgin Islands shared their vision for the development of their businesses when they dined with His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert last week.

I thank you for joining me this morning as I provide you with an update on matters related to the Government of the Virgin Islands and the rebuild of this Territory.

The proposed trade mission to visit Africa in November by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE and a team from BVI Finance has been postponed until early next year.