Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer Jr. has said that through the engagement of the public and the private sector, the Government of the Virgin Islands will develop improved services that will contribute to a vibrant and sustainable economy.

Mr. Speaker, I move that the Bill shortly entitled the Appropriation Act, 2019 be read a second time and, in so doing, I invite this Honourable House to extend its customary indulgence in permitting me to deliver the 2019 Budget Address.

The preliminary designs for the restoration of the Virgin Gorda Administration Complex, Vanterpool and Flax buildings have been presented to Government officials.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting the public to attend a community meeting on Tuesday, April 2 to discuss the redevelopment of the West End Ferry Terminal.

The public is notified that Government pensions will not be paid on March 27 as scheduled due to technical difficulties.

I am aware of the Honourable Speaker's latest statement relating to representation in the Fourth District.  

Newly appointed Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone is featured as he visited departments and units within his ministry this week. 

The public is notified that the Inland Revenue department has been relocated to the 2nd floor of the Central Administration Complex on the East Wing.  

Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration and Representative for the Ninth District, Honourable Vincent Wheatley......

Good morning.  My name is Julian Willock, the Speaker of the Fourth House of Assembly.  I thank God for allowing me to be here with good health and strength.