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December 21st, 2025
UK 'open' to reducing VI's borrowing ratio- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said one of the major wins of his recent trip to the United Kingdom (UK) is the issue of the borrowing ratio in the Protocols for Effective Financial Management.

December 17th, 2025
Order in Council to be lifted in March 2026

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom (UK) Government has confirmed that the Virgin Islands Constitution (Interim Amendment) Order 2022 will be lifted in March 2026 following the completion of the required UK constitutional and Privy Council processes.

November 27th, 2025
Meeting with OTs Minister resulted in 'some good outcomes' for VI- Premier Wheatley

LONDON, UK- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said talks with the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Overseas Territories Hon Stephen J. Doughty have resulted in some positive results for the Virgin Islands (VI).

October 17th, 2025
UK Minister threatens VI over law enforcement reforms

LONDON, United Kingdom—When the United Kingdom mentions the word “partnership” when referring to its relationship with the Virgin Islands (VI), it appears to be referring to a two-edged sword.

September 25th, 2025
UK to VI: 'We reserve the right to take any appropriate actions necessary in future'

LONDON, United Kingdom- While stating that the draft Order in Council will be lifted, albeit it will take a while, colonial master, the United Kingdom (UK), has let the Virgin Islands (VI) know who is boss.

September 23rd, 2025
UK OTs Minister remains 'deeply concerned' about issues identified in policing & customs

LONDON, United Kingdom- Minister of State for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen J. Doughty has said he remains deeply concerned about a number of issues identified in policing and customs, including the urgent need for the vetting of law enforcement officers to be completed, and has called for more funding for law enforcement agencies.

September 22nd, 2025
UK agrees to lift draft Order in Council placed on VI

LONDON, United Kingdom- The controversial draft Order in Council by the United Kingdom (UK) to suspend the Virgin Islands (VI) Constitution is to be lifted.

July 21st, 2025
VI Premier ‘looking forward to Foreign Secretary’s decision’ on Order in Council

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial Order in Council to suspend the Virgin Islands Constitution remains in place despite a recent trip to the United Kingdom (UK) by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7); however, the Premier is looking forward to Foreign Secretary David L. Lammy making a final decision on it later this month.

July 18th, 2025
Meeting with OTs Minister was 'engaging & productive'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has reaffirmed the territory's commitment to international cooperation in the fight against illicit finance.

July 13th, 2025
Premier Wheatley to travel to UK today to meet OTs Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will travel to the United Kingdom today, July 13, 2025, to attend official meetings with the Minister for the Overseas Territories, the Honourable Stephen J. Doughty, and other UK Government officials.

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