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December 17th, 2023
Premier Wheatley praises work of BVI Diabetes Association

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) joined the BVI Diabetes Association at their annual Christmas dinner on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

November 2nd, 2023
‘I am standing in the way’ of Opposition achieving dreams for power- Premier

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Noting that the Opposition walking out of the House of Assembly (HoA) on October 31, 2023, was “making a mountain out of a molehill”, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the main motive behind the Opposition’s actions is its members desire for power.

September 13th, 2023
Mr Ronald U. Donovan was a ‘champion for the Shipping Registry’s cause’- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority Act 2023 passed with amendments in the House of Assembly (HoA), a bill that the late Registrar of Shipping and Seaman, Mr Ronald U. Donovan was passionate to see become a reality.

August 24th, 2023
UPDATE: Hodge 7th in Women's 200m semis in Budapest

BUDAPEST, Hungary- Teenage sprint sensation Adaejah T. Hodge of the [British] Virgin Islands has bowed out of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest after placing 7th in the semi-finals of the Women’s 200m today, August 24, 2023.

July 26th, 2023
'I would welcome more help' from UK to fight crime- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), while acknowledging that the United Kingdom (UK) has assisted the territory with tackling crime, especially organised crime and those relating to the drugs trade, has said more help would be appreciated.

June 11th, 2023
Senior Public Officers 'recommit' to serving following retreat!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the recently held retreat provided Ministers of Government and senior Government officials with an opportunity to explore avenues aimed at achieving optimal performance.

May 3rd, 2023
Governor & Premier appeal for info on Kemo A. Lettsome's murder

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R1), and Governor John J. Rankin, CMG have teamed up to call for eyewitnesses to come forward to assist investigators of the murder of Kemo A. Lettsome who was shot to death on April 30, 2023, in the Long Look community.

April 28th, 2023
Ministerial portfolios assigned in VIP Gov't

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Legislators connected to the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government have today, April 28, 2023, received their Ministerial portfolios ahead of the opening of the 5th House of Assembly in the Virgin Islands (VI).

April 15th, 2023
Could VI see its first female Premier after the 2023 Elections?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Since the Virgin Islands (VI) moved to a ministerial system some 56 years ago, there has never been a woman as Chief Minister or Premier of the territory.

March 20th, 2023
‘Let’s face it, we need agencies like’ the RDA- Premier Wheatley

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- It was in October 2022, that the lifespan of the Virgin Islands Development Agency (RDA) was extended to December 31, 2025, by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands, which also instructed that the RDA must develop and execute a plan to transfer its knowledge and skills to the Department of Public Works, and any other relevant agency in collaboration with the Premier's Office.

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