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Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton: “Building A Healthier Virgin Islands”

Thursday, 18 December 2014 - 4:30pm

My fellow Virgin Islanders and friends, I am so pleased and honoured to see so many of you here this morning on this wonderful occasion.

Premier Smith - A Red-Letter Day For Healthcare In The Virgin Islands

Wednesday, 17 December 2014 - 11:45am

Today is a red-letter day in this Territory - a day many of us have looked forward to for some time.

Premier Smith - A Red-Letter Day For Healthcare In The Virgin Islands

Wednesday, 17 December 2014 - 11:45am

Today is a red-letter day in this Territory - a day many of us have looked forward to for some time.

I am pleased that my Government has once again delivered on its promise to you, to build a better Virgin Islands — a better healthcare system.

The opening of this new Peebles Hospital today is evidence that we have raised the bar of healthcare in this Territory, and there is no turning back!

Statement On The Resignation Of Dr. Sandra M. Besson

Friday, 12 December 2014 - 4:00pm

On December 2, 2014, Accountant General, Dr Sandra M Besson, tendered her resignation to the department of Human Resources, giving the public service the requisite three months' notice and citing her decision as one that is personal.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is grateful to Dr Besson for her dedicated service to effective public service delivery and the management of the Territory's fiscal resources.

One-On-One with Premier and Minister Of Finance On November 25, 2014

Tuesday, 25 November 2014 - 2:00pm

Ladies and Gentlemen of the media Good afternoon and welcome to today’s press briefing.

BVI Premier Congratulates USVI Governor-Elect Kenneth E. Mapp

Thursday, 20 November 2014 - 3:30am

On behalf of the people and Government of the Virgin Islands, I extend congratulations to United States Virgin Islands Governor-Elect Kenneth E. Mapp and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Osbert Potter on their recent victories in the General Elections.

Statement By Premier And Minister Of Finance - Building A Thriving And Sustainable Financial Services Sector In The British Virgin Islands

Tuesday, 18 November 2014 - 4:00pm

On August 12 of this year, the Government of the Virgin Islands engaged the services of global management consultants - McKinsey & Company – to undertake a Financial Services Management Consultancy. This engagement is to help chart a new direction in the BVI financial services industry, and was as a result of financial services stakeholder meetings held early on in my administration.

Budget Address 2015 - Strengthening Growth - Securing our Future

Monday, 17 November 2014 - 5:15pm

1.         Madam Speaker, I move that the Bill entitled, Appropriation Act, 2014, be read a second time and in so doing, I invite this Honorable House to extend its customary courtesies, in permitting me to deliver the Budget Address.

Remarks By Deputy Premier On The Occasion Of The Official Launch Of The Labour Arbitration Tribunal

Tuesday, 11 November 2014 - 3:45pm

Today is a red-letter day in this Territory. Since taking on the leadership of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour I have been moving forward in a very calculated, yet cautious, manner to ensure that the residents of this Territory are well served.

Statement By Deputy Premier On Remembering Bahamian Spiritual Leader Dr. Myles Munroe

Monday, 10 November 2014 - 5:15pm

Today, it is with deep sorrow that I  make a short statement on the untimely passing of Dr. Myles Munroe, a man whom I had the privilege of meeting while I attended conferences, in the region and internationally. 

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