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VI-UN relations ‘stronger than ever’ towards greater self-governance – Premier

Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the United Nations (UN) and Virgin Islands relationship is stronger than ever with the UN being the Territory’s main development partner to pursue sustainable development in the hopes of achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Photo: VINO/File
Premier Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (R1) added that the Country Implementation Plan is the official agreement that guides the UN’s cooperation with the Virgin Islands in areas such as the creation of a business environment and investment climate that is more conducive to the success of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and to attract private investment. Photo: Internet Source
Premier Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (R1) added that the Country Implementation Plan is the official agreement that guides the UN’s cooperation with the Virgin Islands in areas such as the creation of a business environment and investment climate that is more conducive to the success of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and to attract private investment. Photo: Internet Source
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the United Nations (UN) and Virgin Islands relationship is stronger than ever with the UN being the Territory’s main development partner to pursue sustainable development in the hopes of achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

The Premier made the statements in the Saturday, February 11, 2023, sititng of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) whicle adding that the Virgin Islands' relationship with the UN is a legal one where the VI is one of the Territories on the UN’s list of Non-Self-Governing Territories.

This according to Hon Wheatley, means the UN has legal obligations under the UN Charter and other UN conventions and resolutions to the VI and these obligations are in relation to supporting local development and achieving a full measure of self-government in the process of decolonization. 

“Importantly, every year, the UN General Assembly adopts a resolution during its session to reaffirm these legal obligations and other commitments,” he said.  

"Madam Speaker I am pleased to inform this Honourable House that the 77th UN General Assembly adopted its resolution on the Virgin Islands on 12th December 2022. The resolution, among other things, reflects the international community’s views on the political turbulence we experienced last year and calls for continued assistance to the Territory from the UN system to support sustainable development and hurricane recovery." 

UN-VI Country Implementation Plan extended throughout 2023 

In terms of the UN’s follow-up on its commitments, the Premier said he is pleased that the UN development system and the Government of the Virgin Islands have agreed to extend the UN-VI Country Implementation Plan throughout 2023 with revised priorities. 

He added that the Country Implementation Plan is the official agreement that guides the UN’s cooperation with the Virgin Islands in areas such as the creation of a business environment and investment climate that is more conducive to the success of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and to attract private investment

Dr the Hon Wheatley added that the plan also seeks to Accelerate the transition to a more diversified, tourism-led, investment-driven, low-carbon economy that supports inclusive and resilient economic growth.

He noted that the plan will also help the VI to strengthen national laws, policies, systems, and institutions to improve governance, security, and social cohesion among other goals.

13 Responses to “VI-UN relations ‘stronger than ever’ towards greater self-governance – Premier”

  • WELL HALLELUIAH (11/02/2023, 14:15) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    We got weed now to export , so we are safe and secure , so let get it on with independence , we rich now , we don't need the uk no more , the new slogan is * WEED IS IT *
  • Poor boy (11/02/2023, 15:04) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Does his brother know that the uk has a veto at the Un?
    • Josiahsbay (11/02/2023, 18:24) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
      It would be embarrassing to be a signatory to the self-determination concept and then turn around and fight every effort towards that end. For those of us who believe that the UK has all the power, we must accept that they can reenslave us if they wish.
  • he heeeeeeeeee (11/02/2023, 15:10) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    College next.
  • pay up (11/02/2023, 16:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pay the bless-ed teachers!!!!!
  • street reporter. (11/02/2023, 16:09) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Focus on fixing all the internal issues that we have, Stop getting distracted by self governance, we are far, far away from that...We were doing very, very well as a colony up to 15 yrs ago. When Ralph, Omar, Julian and Dancia very educated folks made a mess of the BVI and its economy, we saw the birth of mask corruption and internal bachanal, Ralph had no control, Ralph was a weak leader. It was Kaos. We tried Orlando and NDP hoping for better it got Worse. We again try Fahie and VIP, hoping they have learnt and will come good this time, how wrong were we.. So, Our Representatives are the ones have us to this point, not the Governor or Britain... The first real solution to a problem, is to speak the truth about it...
  • Really (11/02/2023, 16:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    All by design because it's one government which is the 15% elites bloodline that runs this Devil Earth. If you think they are enemies your wrong. They are all control by the same people
  • Unvaxx 4eva (11/02/2023, 17:33) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Boss call election, your time up. No more nancy stories, is another premier we need to hear from in these times.
  • Josiahsbay (11/02/2023, 18:27) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    We must use the power of the UN's mandate for self-determination to test the UK's commitment to honor that mandate.
  • Realeyez (12/02/2023, 00:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Boyyy we hurt. Tola we hurt. You see this man face??
  • Unvaxx 4eva (12/02/2023, 01:47) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is 2023 we want to get far as possible away from slavery not closer.
  • un (12/02/2023, 09:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    has ZERO power in the BVI. UK has all the power with the Unity puppets and the appointed UK governor and CoP. Accept reality.
  • Pragmatist (13/02/2023, 08:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The order in council is the only way to guarantee that ALL of the COI recommendations will be implemented as committed to by the Unity government.

    Mr. Sowande, the UN cannot help you to get out of those commitments. And I suspect that most of the people want to see the COI recommendations implemented. Please stay away from this independence nonsense, we are not ready.


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