Implementation of the Five Year Education Reform Plan is proceeding satisfactorily. The new classroom blocks at the BVI High School are now operational and have significantly improved the quality of accommodation available to our students. Education Reform Strategy and it is expected that Education Ministers will consider a model Education Bill for adoption in Member countries. An expanded national sports policy will be laid before you during this Session. The Government attaches the highest priority to maximising the employment of native British Virgin Islanders throughout the economy.
Work brings both dignity and security.
I am therefore proud to announce an initiative by this Government to ensure that our people are employed at every level of both the public and private sectors. A small ad hoc committee has been formed and should report its findings to the Minister for Labour within the next three months. Public Sector training will also continue to receive very high priority. There is a substantial training programme involving both in-country training and training overseas. For example, at this very moment, our Immigration officers are receiving intensive training.