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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 16th, 2022
VI stages Commemoration Service to mark death of Queen

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With Monday, September 19, 2022, declared a special public holiday in the Virgin Islands (VI) for the state funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a special Commemoration Service was held at the Saint George's Episcopal Church on Main Street, Tortola.

September 13th, 2022
Queen’s Funeral: Monday Sept 19, 2022, a special holiday in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Governor, H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG, has designated Monday, September 19, 2022, a special holiday in the territory, which is the day designated for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in the United Kingdom (UK).

September 13th, 2022
Public servants told to 'dress sensitively' to mourn Queen’s death

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Public officers in the Virgin Islands are being told to dress sensitively as a national period of mourning for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is being observed in the Territory.

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 9th, 2022
The Queen leaves legacy that reflects an unconquerable spirit– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in a statement yesterday, September 8, 2022, on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, said he was saddened to learn of the death of the Monarch of the United Kingdom.

September 8th, 2022
Skelton-Cline apologises for role in causing political divisions in VI

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former political candidate and talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on Virgin Islanders to resist the urge of becoming political enemies of each other, while at the same time apologising for any role he may have played in the matter.

September 7th, 2022
Male & Female arrested & charged with Cruelty to Child

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have arrested and charged a male and female; both of Haver's Estate, with Cruelty to Child. Both persons were granted bail to the sum $5,000 each along with one signed surety to appear before Magistrate's Court on November 14, 2022.

September 7th, 2022
VI defeat St Martin 2-1 in final group game of CONCACAF U17 C/Ships

MIAMI, Florida, USA- After drawing 1-1 with Guyana on Monday, September 5, 2022, the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) finally found that elusive win when they played St Martin in their final group game of the CONCACAF U17 Football Championships in Miami, Florida earlier today, September 7, 2022.

September 5th, 2022
Everyone feels their electricity bills are 'highest in the world'- BVIEC GM

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI - General Manager of BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Mr Leroy A.E. Abraham says it is unfortunate that the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) believe the cost of electricity in the territory is the highest in the world when, in reality, other regional jurisdictions are also experiencing high electricity costs.

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