Greetings and God’s blessings to the people of the Virgin Islands.

I come to you on this occasion, to update you on the events which took place within our education system between Wednesday 27th October and Friday 29th of October.

On Wednesday, I received reports that a large percentage of the teachers stationed at the Elmore Stoutt Junior High School did not report for duty.  As a result, school was canceled for the day.

THE CABINET OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS - POST MEETING STATEMENT

It is with great sadness that I have been made aware of the death of Sir David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West in the United Kingdom.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew Fahie, representatives of the BVI Tourist Board, BVI Ports Authority, Taxi & Livery Commission, industry partners, members of the media, fellow Virgin Islanders and residents, ladies and gentlemen both home and abroad listening by various communication platforms; Good Morning!

The week commencing 17^th October marks the start of Anti-bullying week in the Virgin Islands. Anti-bullying week is a time when school counsellors join others around the world to bring awareness to bullying of children and young people, and to highlight the need to stop it. This behavior occurs from adult to children and young persons as well as among peers. This year’s theme is, “One Kind Word”. 

Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Resiliency these have been theme words of this Government of the Virgin Islands. Today is no exception as you are witnesses to yet another example of your Government working for you.

His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held on 6th October, 2021, which was held at the Financial Services Commission’s Conference Room. 

His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held on 29^th September, 2021, which was held at the Financial Services Commission’s Conference Room.

When COVID-19 hit our islands, the Government acted swiftly to provide help, including money not only to assist hard-pressed farmers and fishermen but also to expand the numbers of both to ensure a stronger and more reliable local food supply. 

Today, October 5^th is celebrated as World Teachers’ Day around the world. The theme for this year is “Teachers at the Heart of Education Recovery.