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2 deposits made into Delta Capital Partners Ltd in 2022- Premier Wheatley

- said he became aware of the transactions almost 4 years later
Detla Capital Partners is facing charges for breaches of laws including the Securities Act, the Bank of Jamaica Act and the Banking Services Act in Jamaica. Photo: Internet Source
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has revealed that two separate investment payments were made in 2022 in the controversial financial institution Delta Capital Partners Limited in Jamaica. Photo: Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has revealed that two separate investment payments were made in 2022 in the controversial financial institution Delta Capital Partners Limited in Jamaica. Photo: Facebook
Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) is a wealth management and brokerage firm in Kingston, Jamaica, that faced collapse following a multi-billion dollar fraud scandal. Photo: Internet Source
Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) is a wealth management and brokerage firm in Kingston, Jamaica, that faced collapse following a multi-billion dollar fraud scandal. Photo: Internet Source
The investment into Delta Capital Partners Limited was made by former Accountant General Arnold J. Ainsley, who is no longer in the Virgin Islands. Photo: GIS
The investment into Delta Capital Partners Limited was made by former Accountant General Arnold J. Ainsley, who is no longer in the Virgin Islands. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has revealed that two separate investment payments were made in 2022 in the controversial financial institution Delta Capital Partners Limited in Jamaica.

At a press conference on July 24, 2026, Premier Wheatley disclosed that a total of $2.5 million was invested in the company, but did not disclose when. 

The investment into Delta Capital Partners Limited, according to the Premier, was made by former Accountant General Arnold J. Ainsley, who is no longer in the Virgin Islands. 

Payments made almost 4 years ago

Premier Wheatley said the transaction was made “outside of my knowledge and approval” during an address to the nation on July 30, 2026.

Our news centre reached out to the Premier directly for clarification on when the investment payments were made. 

“There was a payment of 1 million dollars made in July 2022 and a payment of 1.5 million dollars in November 2022.”

Dr Wheatley added, “I became aware of it on April 29th 2026.” With these dates revealed, the funds were invested in the company almost four years ago. 

During the address to the nation, he explained that the proper procedure was not followed before the investment was made. This matter is being investigated by the Financial Investigation Agency (FIA). The Premier also requested that the Internal Audit Department conduct investigations. 

Delta Capital Partners under investigation

Delta Capital Partners has been described as a leading Caribbean private equity firm focused on raising and placing strategic capital for unique off-market deals. 

“We are the beacon for the most sought-after strategic deals in the region and work hand in hand with our partners to successfully finance and help grow businesses to new levels,” the company's LinkedIn profile reads. The official website, thedeltaeffect.com, is no longer operational. 

According to Jamaican news entities, the company is facing serious legal action in Jamaica as part of the ongoing investigation into the collapse of Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL), a wealth management and brokerage firm in Kingston, Jamaica. The collapse occurred following a multi-billion-dollar fraud scandal.

Detla Capital Partners is facing charges for breaches of laws, including the Securities Act, the Bank of Jamaica Act, and the Banking Services Act.

The charges were filed in December 2025. 

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$2.5M invested in Jamaican entity without proper procedure- VI Premier admits

13 Responses to “2 deposits made into Delta Capital Partners Ltd in 2022- Premier Wheatley”

  • jack (03/08/2026, 11:21) Like (0) Dislike (12) Reply
    This will be a 7 day talk vip going right back in
  • WEW (03/08/2026, 13:36) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    This company (Delta) has been accused of fraud and unscrupulous dealings for years yet the BVI insists on dealing with them. Guess the kickbacks can’t be resisted.
  • WHAT??? (03/08/2026, 17:12) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    The payments were made in 2022, and only just now in 2026 does the Minister of Finance become aware of them? WHAT???
  • HMMM (03/08/2026, 18:49) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is even worse. For 4 years he was unaware. Does he have any clue what is going on in his ministry. Anywhere else someone in this position would have retired.
    • Laslow (03/08/2026, 22:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      What figure is next, every couple weeks a few million he knew nothing about yet he supposed to be at the helm.
  • captain the ship is sinking (03/08/2026, 23:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Natalio Sowande Uhuru, are you for real??? Why are you still sitting at the helm of this country? It seems that you have been sleeping for almost four years. Do the people of this country a favour and STEP DOWN!!!
  • BRAD BOYNES (04/08/2026, 10:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Premier you have shown enough for people not to believe you. You are the Dam Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands. You were the Premier at the time of these transactions in 2022. Get lost please. Get lost.
  • How is it possible (04/08/2026, 13:15) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    How is possible that we continue to have these huge deposits made without the Premier knowledge, or do they believe we are stupid, deaf and blind.
  • I HAVE TWO (2) QUESTIONS… (04/08/2026, 17:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why is it that everytime there’s a mishap with government funding, the Premier tells the public that he wasn’t aware of it? That’s with the Bank of Asia and now this! Why is the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Audit Department and Internal Audit not being auditing every year or two? Had this been the case, it wouldn’t have gone unnoticed for four years!

    At this point both the NDP and VIP have both wasted $7.5 million dollars. VIP with the plane and now NDP with the Bank of Asia and this failed investment.

    Now it’s time to do right by the people of the Virgin Islands.

  • Now i see (05/08/2026, 14:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is why ALL 13 Must Go is a thing.

    NDP can't/won't account for the plane money. VIP can't/won't account for the investment monies.

    The governments are letting millions of dollars sit in bank accounts for someone to come in and channel it elsewhere in the name of investing. Those millions could have paid for salary increases for hospital workers, built schools, and improved existing school buildings.

    No one who has been in government before, whether NDP, VIP, or any P, should get back in.

    Start from scratch.
  • Jayay (09/08/2026, 11:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Quick Question: what is the job of the financial secretary? Isn't he the one in charge of making investments? This is the second instance I've heard of the Accountant General making investments? Wouldn't the instruction for investments come from the FS?


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