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September 26th, 2022
Focus on tourism doesn't mean less attention on financial services– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that a focus on tourism does not mean less interest or attention is being placed on financial services.

September 26th, 2022
Unity Gov't admits to dragging foot on Gaming & Betting Commission

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says while he is sure illegal gambling is taking place in the VI, neither has he any specific knowledge of the activity nor has he participated.

September 25th, 2022
Easier Customs process, free Wifi for VI residents discussed @ IVIC

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- In their first official duty-related meeting in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) since [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) took office, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr and Dr Wheatley took on a number of issues, including customs procedures affecting citizens of both the US and [British] Virgin Islands, and matters related to improving inter-territory commerce.

September 23rd, 2022
There should be no uncertainties over elections in 2023– Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With a date for elections in 2023 yet to be named, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured that elections will come in 2023, and there should be no uncertainty over what is constitutionally due.

September 22nd, 2022
USVI Governor heard in unguarded convo before meeting with VI Premier

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- A casual conversation between Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr and Premier of the [British] Virgin Islands Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) regarding the upcoming US Virgin Islands (USVI) elections made for an awkward start to a press event on the Ninth Inter-Virgin Islands Council Meeting.

September 22nd, 2022
No marriage license issued for same-sex wedding on Necker Island- Premier

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said no marriage license was issued in the Virgin Islands for the same-sex wedding ceremony that took place on Necker Island in May of this year.

September 21st, 2022
Premier Wheatley to lead delegation to Inter-Virgin Islands Council Meeting

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will lead a delegation to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) tomorrow, September 22, 2022, for the Ninth Meeting of the Inter-Virgin Islands Council (IVIC).

September 20th, 2022
QE II laid to rest alongside late husband

LONDON, United Kingdom- Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest Monday, September 19, 2022, as hundreds of world leaders traveled to London and millions around the world watched a historic event not seen on such a grand scale since the last monarch died 70 years ago.

September 13th, 2022
Premier Wheatley away for regional tourism event, Queen’s Funeral

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is away from the Virgin Islands (VI) from September 12 to 20, 2022, to attend a regional tourism event, along with the Funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

September 11th, 2022
Queen’s death: Premier Wheatley to travel with Governor Rankin to UK

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced he will be traveling with Governor John J. Rankin, CMG to the United Kingdom (UK) to convey condolences on behalf of the Virgin Islands (VI).

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