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Statement By Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley On The 65th Emancipation Festival Of The Virgin Islands

Tuesday, 23 July 2019 - 4:59pm

Mister Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to update the people of the Virgin Islands on the plans for our emancipation festival activities, which are progressing well.

Statement By Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley On The State Of The Ministry Of Agriculture And Fisheries

Tuesday, 23 July 2019 - 4:50pm

Mr. Speaker I thank you for opportunity to address the people of the Virgin Islands.  Allow me to update the public on the state of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Statement By Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley On The Status Of Schools And Recreational Facilities In The Territory

Tuesday, 23 July 2019 - 4:16pm

Mr. Speaker, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Sports, Agriculture and Fisheries, is at the threshold of reopening a number of schools that were under construction since the 2017 hurricanes.

Statement By Premier Fahie On Immigration and Labour Reform: Phase 1

Monday, 22 July 2019 - 10:38am

Just about seven weeks ago, the House of Assembly passed the Immigration and Passports (Amendment) Act 2019, clearing the way for the commencement of the first phase of government’s programme to reform the laws, policies and systems that regulate immigration and labour in the Virgin Islands.

Cabinet Decisions - 10th July, 2019

Thursday, 18 July 2019 - 9:48am

His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert chaired the Meeting held on 10th July, 2019, which was held at the Premier’s Conference Room, Central Administration Building.

Honourable Carvin Malone: Pockwood Pond Waste Management Site

Wednesday, 17 July 2019 - 3:31pm

Mr. Speaker, although I have on two occasions reported on the effects of the fire that has made the incinerator at Pockwood Pond inoperable I nevertheless find it necessary to report on interim measures taken while the control panel is being assembled and the electrical works are being conducted.

House of Assembly Statement by Honourable Kye Rymer On Progress Of Ministerial Portfolio - July 16

Tuesday, 16 July 2019 - 10:04am

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report to this Honourable House on the progress of my ministerial portfolio since I took office.

Cabinet Decisions - Meeting of 2nd July 2019

Thursday, 11 July 2019 - 2:28pm

His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert chaired the Meeting held on 2nd July, 2019, which was held at the Premier’s Conference Room, Central Administration Building.

Statement by Honourable Vincent Wheatley On the Cane Garden Bay Swimming Area Situation

Monday, 8 July 2019 - 4:40pm

Greetings to the people of the Virgin Islands.  As you may be aware, the situation in Cane Garden Bay Tortola that involves Power Boaters infringing on the swimming area and anchoring their vessels on the shoreline has been a problem to the beach goers and the community. This occurrence is dangerous and is also a potentially fatal accident waiting to occur. The Government of the Virgin Islands has been working diligently to remedy this issue and I am proud to say that this problem will be no more by the beginning of August.

Statement by Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Honourable Sharie de Castro Consultation On Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Friday, 5 July 2019 - 5:30pm

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.

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