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Premier Wheatley remembers late Mrs Maria Dawson as woman of character & strength
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Nattalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reflected on the life of the late Maria Dawson as one that was filled with strength and courage.
Premier justifies drinking 'strong drinks' with Jesus turning water to wine
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said he is pleased with the level of consultation for the Liquor Licences Act, 2019, noting that it was important that a cross-section of persons was engaged.
Foreign charters no longer need licenses or work permits- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Unity Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has scrapped trade license and work permit requirements for foreign-based commercial recreational vessels conducting charters or operating water taxis in the Virgin Islands.
Christians should be 'anxious' to add voice to constitutional review matters - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) have urged the Christian community in the VI to pay keen attention to matters relating to constitutional review in the Virgin Islands.
Premier urges Virgins Islanders to engage Constitutional Review Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged all persons in the VI to ensure that they are included in the conversation and ensure that their views are heard as Constitutional Review gets under way in the VI.
Dominica elections slated for Dec 6, 2022; When is the VI’s?
ROSEAU, Dominica- The people of Dominica will be heading to the polls next month.
UPDATE: Nothing to worry about; I will be up & about in no time- Premier
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is assuring persons concerned about his well-being that there is no need to worry as he will be alright “in no time.”
Premier grateful for OECS leaders defending VI’s democratic rights
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he remains grateful to leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) for defending the VI’s democracy against United Kingdom (UK) rule.
Premier Wheatley accuses local media of 'clickbait journalism'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Known to be vocal about his opinion of the local media, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said while he favours a strong media core in the VI he remains concerned about clickbait type articles.
PSC mechanism can be used to discipline public officers– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R2) says he believes a different approach and mechanism can be taken as it relates to disciplining public officers in instances such as breach of trust criminal charges.
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