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E.g., 28 Mar 2024

Statement by the Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull - Development of the Beach Management Plan for Long Bay, Beef Island

Friday, 28 October 2022 - 4:23pm

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to provide the House of Assembly with an update on the development of the Beach Management Plan for Long Bay, Beef Island, being led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour.  Since the first round of public consultations in March when the Conceptual Plan was presented for feedback, the Ministry has been working towards drafting the Detailed Beach Management Plan, taking into consideration feedback received during the consultations.

Statement by the Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull - Listing of Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence Sales on the Government of the Virgin Islands’ Website

Friday, 28 October 2022 - 4:09pm

Madame Speaker, I am pleased to share recent advancements in ensuring greater awareness of the availability of lands for first-time land and property owners, as well as those who are seeking to increase their stake in the economic and social development of our beautiful islands. 

Statement by the Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull - Appointment as the Co-Chair of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States’ Regional Conservation Caucus

Friday, 28 October 2022 - 3:40pm

Madame Speaker, on 18th March 2022, the OECS Assembly, during its sixth sitting, approved the establishment of a Regional Conservation Caucus in the Eastern Caribbean, which will be commonly known as the Conservation Caucus.  The Conservation Caucus is intended to be a vehicle for advocacy, engagement, and action on international commitments and agreements and will hence:

Statement by the Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull - Removal of Sand from Beaches

Friday, 28 October 2022 - 2:50pm

Madam Speaker, we live in a geographic location that grants us certain privileges which others must travel or relocate to experience.  Our 60 islands and cays, to which we have ample access, are all surrounded by beautiful white sand.  I also recognise that because sand is so readily available, persons may not just use it for their enjoyment, but also for other purposes and that is what I need to urgently address in this sitting. 

Statement By Honourable Sharie B. De Castro Minister For Education, Youth Affairs & Sports Update On The Elmore Stoutt High School Redevelopment Project

Thursday, 27 October 2022 - 5:14pm

Madam Speaker, the Elmore Stoutt High School Redevelopment Project continues to progress at an accelerated pace and all hands are on deck to bring this project to completion.

Statement By Honourable Sharie B. De Castro Minister For Education, Youth Affairs & Sports ,The Release Of The 2022 Cxc Csec Preliminary Results

Thursday, 27 October 2022 - 4:55pm

Madam Speaker, the preliminary results of the 2022 CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examinations were released on Monday, 5th September, 2022.

The Cabinet Of The Virgin Islands - Post Meeting Statement Cabinet Decisions

Thursday, 27 October 2022 - 11:25am

His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held on 5 th October, 2022, which was held at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre, Jones Building.

Statement By Deputy Premier And Minister For Communications And Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer Of The Fourth House Of Assembly Of The Virgin Islands On Routes World 2022

Thursday, 27 October 2022 - 11:02am

Madam Speaker, I wish to provide a brief report to this Honourable House on the Government's continuing efforts to increase airlift to the Virgin Islands so that we can make traveling easier and more affordable for all our residents and visitors, which is important to our tourism industry and our economy.

Statement By Deputy Premier And Minister For Communications And Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer At The On Public Transportation Dispatching Unit And Taxi Tariff Review

Thursday, 27 October 2022 - 10:53am

Madam Speaker, as we approach the start of the 2022-2023 cruise season and strive to enhance our service standard, the Taxi and Livery Commission, in conjunction with the Ministry of Communication and Works, will be undertaking a few initiatives, including the establishment of a Public Transportation Dispatching Unit under the Taxi and Livery Commission, and a review of the Taxi Tariff.

Statement By Deputy Premier And Minister For Communications And Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer On Market Square Project Update

Thursday, 27 October 2022 - 10:40am

Madam Speaker, the Ministry of Communications and Works commenced in earnest the works at the Market Square in 2021, and we are anticipating the completion of this project will be in the 1st Quarter of 2023.

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