'Irma exposed us to strengths we forgot we had' - Premier
"Irma and Maria exposed to us strengths that we forgot we had. Other circumstances require us to re-evaluate not only what we are doing, but how we are doing it," the Premier said in his statement entitled 'BVI on Development Path Looking Towards Regional Cooperation.'
Putting Resilience into Context
According to the Premier, in seeking to build resilience, the territory must examine what it means in the context of the realities the Virgin Islands faces as an "Overseas Territory located in the middle of the vast, deep, blue ocean 4000 miles away from our Mother-land."
Other factors he said included, the VI "as a Small Island Developing State that is exposed to climate change and violent cyclones; as a member of the Caribbean Community that experiences some of the same challenges as we do; and, most importantly, as a people who wish to be in control of our destiny and to prosper."
"Our mission today must be to spark a transformation locally and regionally and create an environment where all of our people enjoy a high quality of life, characterised by a feeling of reasonable happiness, comfort and security," he said.
He continued, the government is looking to create an environment of sustainable jobs for citizens in whatever career they choose, having easy access to the opportunities for education, training and development so that they can pursue dreams and can get high value for their earnings.
Diversified Economy
"In the BVI we must strive for a very productive, sound diversified economy that is not easily shaken; one which would provide financial security, empower our people and relieve them of being unnecessarily dependent on others," Hon Fahie underscored in seeking a path of regional integration and working with Caribbean neighbours.
He said the goal can be achieved by strengthening the territory's value chain and forming strategic mutually-beneficial partnerships with close allies, "who have a lot to offer as well as to benefit from such arrangements, and who can empathise with our point of view."
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l shape building at hs
Students back in school full time
Three new schools built
Consumer protection bill
Answering questions in the hoa unlike the corrupt ndp
West end dock. Increments paid to most civil servants. Look 8 shorts months
Land turn over to college after 28 years
Premier and Minister of weekly statements
Trying so hard to impress.
Did we reject these monies? Have the donors pulled out after the process?
West end was supposed to have a grand terminal we had a donor agreeing to pay half of the cost.
Tell what's going on!
And the VI is not a “developing” state. Get a grip man. It’s a very wealthy territory. Unevenly distributed wealth, no doubt.