Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand here today and to announce that restoration work on the Central Administration Complex has indeed commenced.

Fellow Virgin Islanders and Residents, A pleasant good day to each and every one of you. It is my pleasure as the Minister responsible for Transportation, Works and Utilities, to provide this update on the progress made by your government on the journey towards restoring the Central Administration Complex following the extensive damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.

The public is notified that full working hours have resumed at the Central Administration Complex.

Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. is advising the public that the cooling system of the Central Administration Complex (CAC) is malfunctioning and is affecting operations at the Complex. 

Government Stakeholders are pictured as they got a firsthand view of work on the Jost Van Dyke Administration Building which is nearing completion.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting sealed tenders for the construction of the National Emergency Operations Centre building. 

Users of small unmanned aircraft, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones are being advised that they are subject to aviation rules.

The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to promote workplace health and safety and is reminding the private sector of its statutory obligation under Part IX of the Labour Code, 2010 – Health Safety & Welfare.

An Occupation Health and Safety Sub-committee is now activated to address the health, safety and well-being of workers, especially those who are the most vulnerable to occupational diseases and accidents.

Workers from the Ministry of Communications and Works are pictured grooming the landscape of the Central Administration Complex (CAC) prior to the arrival of public officers.