Good day Virgin Islanders and residents. Today on my daily brief, I am pleased to share with you an update on progress we have made thus far, following the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Good day Virgin Islanders and residents. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak directly to you on matters relating to our response and recovery post Hurricane Irma and now also Hurricane Maria.

Good day, as Premier of the Virgin Islands, I am pleased to report on progress with our recovery efforts following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Devastation is obvious to all, but I want you to know that your Government is committed to leading the Territory through this challenging time.

Small and medium enterprises that were significantly affected by the passing of the tropical wave on August 7 are the focus of an outreach programme.

Vendors are notified that the deadline for permission and to obtain a temporary trade licence for the August Monday Parade has been extended to Thursday, August 3.

BVI businesspersons will learn how to help their businesses ‘thrive and survive’ at a workshop next week.

All nail technicians, hair stylists and barbers operating in the Territory are reminded that they are required to be certified or licenced in order to operate.

Elmore Stoutt High School proved their school spirit after demonstrating their sales pitch and design skills at the ‘School Spirit’ Entrepreneurial Competition on Thursday, May 11.

Twenty-four students from six of the Territory’s secondary schools will showcase their design and business skills tomorrow May 11.

Training opportunities are now available for the Territory’s entrepreneurs under the European Union’s (EU) Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) programme.