I once again wish everyone Happy Holidays and GOD'S BLESSINGS.

I must also inform that during the early part of this afternoon I was informed by the Health Officials for the need to have me tested as a result of me being in close contact with someone who had recently tested positive for Covid-19. As a result, late this afternoon, 24 December, 2021, I was tested for COVID-19 and the results returned as positive.

Today, the Ministry of Health and Social Development is informing the public that we are currently experiencing an increase of transmission of COVID-19 in the Territory associated with the Delta variant. 

Residents would have noticed a gradual increase in active cases over the last two months.  In particular, over the last two weeks cases have risen from an average of around 40 closer to 100 active cases.

His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting on 8th December, 2021, which was held at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre.

Season greetings is extended to everyone in the Virgin Islands, the region and the world. Thank you Governor Rankin.   I acknowledge the presence of the Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Georges. I am your Minister for Health and Social Development, Carvin Malone.  

My dear friend, Mr. Didier Trebucq, UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean;

Regional heads of UN agencies present;

On Friday, December 10, 2021, there was an exposure by a House of Assembly (HoA) Staff to Covid 19 which is being handled by the Ministry of Health.   

We are in the season when we pause to reflect on the precious gift from GOD—that is, the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Statement by Mrs. Michelle Donovan-Stevens

Director of Human Resources on the Payment of 2018 Increments for the 2017 Work Year

9^th December, 2021

His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting on 24th November, 2021, which was held at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre. 

Good Day and God’s Blessings to each and every one under the sound of my voice, especially to the children and teachers of the Virgin Islands. Let me begin by reiterating that the children of the Virgin Islands are the future of the Virgin Islands, and they deserve the best learning environment possible. Our teachers are the vanguards of our future and they deserve the best working environment possible.