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VI bombarded on blogs, social media & talk shows with 'narratives'– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on citizens to take on a responsibility to inspire youths of the territory, given local people are being bombarded on the blogs, social media, on some of the talks shows and other forums with what he called ‘narratives'.
Lorna Stevens is a 'stellar public servant & patriot'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Among the many persons given their due praise for helping to see the Elmore Stoutt High School Redevelopment Project become a reality, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) was not shy to mention that of former Premier Andrew A. Fahie and public servant Lorna L. Stevens.
After 5 yrs & 1 term, Senior ESHS students return to main campus tomorrow
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After 5 years and 1 term, senior students of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), along with their teachers, will return to the main campus tomorrow, January 4, 2023, and officially end the shift system that has been in place since 2017, when the school was devasted by hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Premier Wheatley tells USVI ‘there will be an election’ in VI but gives no date
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The [British] Virgin Islands has entered into an election year and although it is constitutionally due at the end of May 2023, the electorate remains in a state of suspense as a definite date is yet to be announced by Leader of the National Unity Government Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Premier Wheatley leads delegation to swearing-in of USVI Governor
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) led a delegation to the second term swearing-in of Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr and Lieutenant Governor Mr Tregenza A. Roach in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) today, January 2, 2023.
Resolution on referendum for same-sex unions to be taken to HoA in 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- When the Virgin Islands (VI) holds its first-ever referendum, persons in the territory will have the opportunity to defend what they believe to be socially and morally right, regarding same-sex unions.
Premier Wheatley: 'Our collective goal for 2023 must be to rise to fullest potential'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that the Virgin Islands (VI) has been on a journey of nation-building for more than 200 years, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the VI's progress has been due to the strengths and abilities that are within every Virgin Islander, "which sometimes we forget that we have."
Barbados PM Mia A. Mottley to visit VI in 2023 - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister for External Affairs, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the Barbados Prime Minister the Hon Mia Amore Mottley KC, will visit the Virgin Islands in 2023.
Customs, Immigration & Police to provide extended services over New Year’s Weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In anticipation of increased visitors to the Virgin Islands over the New Year’s weekend, officials from various Government agencies including Customs, Immigration, Police, Treasury, and the BVI Ports Authority are in high gear to provide extended services to facilitate their clearance according to a missive from the Premier’s office.
'I salute you sir'- Hon Turnbull to Premier Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has been saluted by Minister for Natural Resources and Labour and Second District Representative, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull for his leadership of the Virgin Islands over the last several months.
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