‘Your Gov’t has been working’ to build a sustainable & resilient nation– Premier
The Premier’s address came as part of a grand ceremony at Maria’s by the Sea to speak about the Government's past accomplishments and present goals, and ideas on solving the VI's challenges, celebrating accomplishments, and how to put its best foot forward.
1st year in office
“I stand before you brimming with optimism, reflecting on the first year of this administration's journey towards our ultimate goal of building a sustainable nation. This optimism is not the result of arrogance, nor is it the result of blindness. It is simply a recognition of the reality that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us,” he said.
He added, “This optimism is based on the recognition that our people have overcome every obstacle, passed every test, broken every chain and obliterated every barrier on our path to nationhood. This era will be no different once we have faith in our God, once we strengthen our bonds of unity and once we recognise that the race is not for the swift, but those that can endure to the end.”
The Premier thanked the people of the VI for the confidence placed in his administration and for choosing them to complete the hurricane recovery, lead governance reform, safeguard the financial services sector and navigate the tumultuous waters of the present.
He also thanked key stakeholders in the public service, region and international partners, along with civil society, for their support.
“Our mission as a government is clear. It is simply to build a sustainable nation, one that is resilient, where everyone enjoys a decent standard of living and one which provides hope, security and opportunities for our future generations. These are not different from the goals of our fore-parents,” he added.
National Sustainable Development Plan
Meanwhile, the Premier in his keynote address reminded the people that the VI Government has been working to achieve its mission with the main plan of action being the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) approved in 2023.
“The NSDP is the road map to hone our strategy for developing a highly competitive economy and a productive and harmonious society. It was developed by the BVI people through more than seventy public consultation sessions and structured with the assistance of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean so that efforts can be maximised.”
He said the goals are of high strategic value to the VI and simultaneously, a significant portion of the government's work has also included completing the reforms of the government systems which is a top priority to ensure that Virgin Islanders remain able to govern and control their own destiny.
“It also will assist us in improving the efficiency, accountability and value for money of government functions, as well as building local capacity, which is also important for our sustainable development.”
Premier Wheatley said the State of the Territory Address is for the VI as a people to take a moment to pause, to reflect on where they have come from and where they are going.
The Premier also presented a long list of accomplishments and some of the projects in the pipeline.
Junior Ministers and Ministers of Cabinet also gave brief remarks at the well-attended event at Maria's by the Sea.
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21 Responses to “‘Your Gov’t has been working’ to build a sustainable & resilient nation– Premier”
What happened to his departments budget? One presumes he asked for what he wanted at budget time?
Disgraceful.
road town flood out not too long ago?
okay buddy.
Expanding the runway to bring in more people to destroy more of our lands and sea, pushing out land fill so already rich man can make more business for themselves and collect money from people for decades is NOT sustainable. It is the same sell-out now for big cash now mentality!