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VI calls on UK & other Colonial Powers to support self-determination of OTs
DILI, Timor-Leste: Virgin Islands (VI) Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley has called on the nations classified as Administering Powers to set aside their national interests in support of the self-determination of the 17 remaining Territories over which they have control who fall under the remit of the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) mandated to assist the Territories in achieving a full measure of self-government and eradicating the last vestiges of colonialism.
OECS stands with VI against colonialism & oppression
CASTRIES, St Lucia- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has extended its firm support and solidarity to the Government and people of the Virgin Islands (VI) as they continue their journey toward achieving a full measure of self-government and realising their aspirations for constitutional advancement and political self-determination.
'Self-governance is constitutional mandate, not personal agenda- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has dismissed suggestions that the push towards self-governance is a personal crusade, making it pellucidly clear that the mandate is constitutionally rooted and also guided by international law.
'We need an Official House of the Premier'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is calling for the establishment of an “Official Residence” for the Premier of the Virgin Islands, arguing that such an institution is essential to nation-building and a further assertion towards political and economic self-determination.
Hon Walwyn falsely accuses Premier Wheatley of only pushing independence option
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Opposition Member and alleged ringleader of the political Alliance Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has again up to his usual tactic of trying to show up Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Wheatley (R7), who continues to demonstrate he has wit and wisdom despite his youthfulness.
Carvin Malone’s vision lives on! One VI Agenda to become NPO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A year after the passing of former legislator and community advocate Carvin Malone, his vision for a united and empowered Virgin Islands is being brought to life in a powerful way.
Premier Wheatley & UK Ambassador discuss UK-OT international cooperation
NEW YORK, USA- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador H.E. James Kariuki have discussed international cooperation between the UK and Overseas Territories (OTs) following a United Nations’ (UN) agreement on the ‘Pact for the Future’, a declaration aimed at reforming the international system to encourage a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive world for tomorrow’s generation.
Premier asks for UN support to raise awareness of self-gov’t options in VI
NEW YORK, NY, USA – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has asked for United Nations (UN) support in raising awareness of the options of self-governance in the VI.
It's time to think about our ‘self-determination & our freedom’- Willock
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the people of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) observe this year’s Emancipation activities–marking the abolishment of slavery–former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock believes the time is right to seriously reconsider “self-Determination” and ultimately “freedom” from the United Kingdom (UK).
VI’s Roadmap: National Sustainable Development Plan launches Monday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Considered the Virgin Islands’ roadmap for the next 15 years, the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP), which was recently debated in the House of Assembly (HoA) will be launched tomorrow, Monday, February 27, 2023, at 2:30 PM at the BVI Finance Conference Room in Road Town.

