Governor Pruce hails his first Cabinet meeting as productive
The Governor in his first week in the post said, “We had a very constructive and productive discussion. I'm grateful to all participants for the contributions they made during my time as Governor. I look forward to further discussions and decisions being taken around this Cabinet table,” he added.
The Governor in his inaugural speech on January 29, 2024, said an important part of his career has been to listen to, and to seek to understand diverse views.
“Inevitably perspectives and opinions differ. But that is a precious quality of a vibrant democracy – the ability to disagree in a respectful way."
The Governor added that he looks forward to discussing and understanding the many issues that matter to the people on the Virgin Islands (VI) such as cost of living, tackling crime and the chance to build a better, safer future for your children.
Governor spoke of modern partnership
“The modern partnership with the United Kingdom should help address these challenges – as the recent Joint Declaration on the Overseas Territories, agreed in November last year, set out. My top priority will be delivery: working in partnership with all concerned to make positive and lasting change to the benefit of everyone,” he said.
In fulfilling these pledges, the governor promised to work closely with colleagues in the Virgin Islands Government to fulfill the commitments made in response to the findings of the 2022 Commission of Inquiry: commitments made by a number of parties, including the office of the Governor.
“Delivering the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry will help us achieve the positive changes we all want to see, including better access to services, a fairer society with opportunities for all, and a more accountable and transparent government,” he added.
Despite the good intentions of the Governor, the role in modern VI has been a matter of great contention over whether there is even a need for a Governor as the VI heads towards greater self-determination in its relations with the UK.
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