A pleasant Good Morning to all the people of the Virgin Islands, especially those of you who are with us in person and those joining us online.

Today, we mark yet another milestone in our recovery from the devastating hurricanes of 2017 and our journey of development for sustainability and resilience.

The public is notified that the European Commission and PAHO funded repair works to the West End Community Centre is now complete and will be commemorated with a handover and opening ceremony on Tuesday, November 9 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the centre. 

Mister Speaker, in May 2021, I provided an update on the repairs and upgrades to the Territory’s nine (9) community centres to this Honorable House. I will now provide new information on the progress that has been made since that time and especially in light of the hurricane season that is now in effect.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourabl

Mister Speaker, I will now provide the status update on nine community centre repairs and upgrades throughout the Territory.

Local construction company Tarris Hill Construction Ltd. was awarded the contract for repairs to the Valarie O. Thomas Community Centre.

The West End community will soon have a modern centre equipped with resources that will be used as an emergency shelter.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the Repairs to the East End/Long Look Community Centre.

Eight contractors in the BVI have received invitations to bid for the project to repair the West End Community Centre which serves as a primary emergency shelter for residents in the British Virgin Islands.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone entertained a courtesy visit by Senior Advisor for Health Emergencies, Dr. Dana Van Alphen along with Mr. Atiba Clarke, both from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on February 21.