Before going into the Business Licensing Act, I will provide an update on a few other matters. In terms of advancing our tourism sector, on 11 June I travelled to San Juan, Puerto Rico with BVI Tourist Board Director Mr. Clive McCoy...

His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held at the Financial Services Commission's Conference Room on 15th June, 2022.

On Thursday, 16^th June, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, and Sports received a report documenting a recent inspection of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School.

His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held at the Financial Services Commission's Conference Room on 8th June, 2022.
All Members were present.

On Wednesday the 8^th of June 2022, Cabinet was briefed by the Health Emergency Operations Centre on the current COVID-19 situation in the Virgin Islands. We were very encouraged by the continuing trend towards milder COVID-19 infections, fewer cases of severe disease, and reduced hospital admissions.

His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held at the Premier’s Conference Room on 25th May, 2022.  

Today marks another important step in our efforts to reform and renew our democracy and to build a better Virgin Islands.

Following the visit to the Territory in early May by UK Minister for the Overseas Territories (OTs) Rt. Hon. Amanda Milling, MP, my Administration has had very constructive discussions with Governor Rankin and UK Government officials on the Commission of Inquiry Report (COI Report) recommendations and other reforms, with a view to what is in the best interest of the people of the Territory.

Good Morning,  As people in the BVI are already aware, the Commission of Inquiry Report which was published on 29 April identified significant failures of governance, including evidence of corruption, abuse of office, and serious impropriety in public office.  To address these failures it is clear that fundamental changes are required.

Warm greetings to everyone on the occasion of World Food Safety Day, which is celebrated every year on June 7^th.

World Food Safety Day presents an opportunity to highlight the importance of being more conscious of what we eat - in order to prevent, detect, and manage foodborne illnesses, and achieve better health.

A pleasant good morning to each and every one of you; those of you who are present with us physically, and those who are tuned in online.