Good day ladies and gentlemen of the media. 

Good day Virgin Islanders and residents, this is your Premier, Dr Orlando Smith.

It is my pleasure to greet all Virgin Islanders and give another update on the status of education in the Territory as we continue to move forward with rebuilding the education sector following the recent devastation.

Season Greetings to all my fellow Virgin Islanders, residents, friends and visitors.

I was saddened to learn of the passing of The Honourable Omar Wallace Hodge who served his beloved BVI for over thirty (30) years, six (6) of which he served as Minister for Natural Resources and Labour.

I am Deputy Governor, Rosalie Adams, and I count it a pleasure to bring seasons greetings to the residents and public officers of this Territory . First of all, allow me to thank all of you for your commitment, support and remarkable spirit during what can be described as an unprecedented year in the Virgin Islands. 

Hi, I am Alvera Maduro-Caines, representative for the Sixth Electoral District, a district that I consider to be one of the most resilient since September 6^th. Our residents have banded together so beautifully, to help each other since the passages of hurricanes Irma and Maria. 

A Merry Christmas to all: both residents and visitors of these peace-loving Virgin Islands, particularly my constituents of the Third Electoral District.  

In 2017 the Virgin Islands experienced so much pain that ranges from the devastation of two category five hurricanes, to many floods, to the loss of many of our love ones, to the struggles of rebuilding and for most of us, the stress from having to startlife all over again.