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May 21st, 2026
Premier Wheatley on official visit to UK

LONDON, United Kingdom— Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is in the United Kingdom (UK).

May 17th, 2026
Premier Wheatley congratulates Bahamas PM Philip E. Davis on historic election victory

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has congratulated the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Honourable Philip E. Davis, on his recent historic victory at the polls.

May 8th, 2026
34 public officers recognised for outstanding service

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands celebrated the commitment of thirty-four public officers during the Public Service Star Membership Club Pinning Ceremony held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

May 3rd, 2026
VI Premier congratulates Antigua PM Gaston A. Browne on his reelection

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On behalf of the Government of The Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended “heartfelt congratulations” to Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, the Honourable Gaston A. Browne, on his reelection.

May 2nd, 2026
Premier urges reflection of contributions made by VI seniors

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has urged the Virgin Islands (VI) community to reflect on the invaluable contributions seniors have made to national development.

April 29th, 2026
UK Director of OTs Robbie Bulloch visits VI ahead of constitutional negotiations

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) has expressed its commitment to enhancing engagement with Overseas Territories following the recent visit of Robbie Bulloch, Director for Overseas Territories and Polar at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

April 23rd, 2026
More than 300 USVI-based vessels gone or set to leave- Project Fair Waters

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Project Fair Waters is calling for a coordinated US-UK framework for the regional charter market after the Office of the United States Trade Representative identified the Virgin Islands’ (VI) vessel licensing fee structure as a foreign trade barrier to the US Virgin Islands (USVI).

April 22nd, 2026
Constitutional Negotiating Committee members named; No place for Walwyn!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has disclosed the names of the persons appointed to the Constitutional Negotiating Committee, which is expected to travel to London this year to hammer out a new constitution on behalf of the Virgin Islands.

April 22nd, 2026
Premier Wheatley expresses frustration with UK over delay of airport expansion

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed frustration over the delay in the expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, attributed to a request from the United Kingdom (UK) government for additional studies.

April 20th, 2026
Ex Acct General Arnold J. Ainsley 'made decision' to deposit $5M into Bank of Asia- VI Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been revealed that the controversial deposit of $5M into the now defunct Bank of Asia was made by former Accountant General Arnold J. Ainsley, and that the deposit was not necessarily in compliance with financial legislation.

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