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May 29th, 2025
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.

May 23rd, 2025
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.

May 2nd, 2025
'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.

March 9th, 2025
'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.

February 14th, 2025
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.

January 15th, 2025
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.

October 15th, 2024
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.

October 6th, 2023
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.

August 3rd, 2023
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).

February 26th, 2023
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.

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