Statement by

Honourable Andrew A. Fahie

Premier of the Virgin Islands

19 January, 2021

Premier Calls for Live Streaming of Commission of Inquiry:

Wants No Secrets

The Commission of Inquiry Act (Cap. 237 Section 2) specifies that, “It shall be lawful for the Governor whenever he shall deem it advisable, to issue a commission

At 10:47 a.m. today, 4^th November 2020, a plane with four (4) souls on board, crashed on the island of Anegada.  At 11:00 a.m. three (3) souls were recovered with non-critical injuries.

The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority announces the crash of an airplane on the island of Anegada at 10:47 a.m., today, 4^th November 2020.

Mr. Speaker, the Caribbean Region is about to enter another hurricane season and I would encourage everyone to accelerate their preparations as we anticipate an active season. I certainly recognise the challenges that emerge in our preparations as we continue to grapple with the pandemic and its social and economic impacts.  We must always remain vigilant and prepared. 

Officials from the Ministry of Finance are training assessors on instruments to collect information for the Institutional Assessments (IA).