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February 21st, 2023
Premier Wheatley calls for code of conduct for journalists

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the shutting out of Rosemary Cindy Rosan from what was intended to be a Premier’s press conference on February 20, 2023, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is now calling for a code of conduct for journalists in the Virgin Islands (VI).

February 20th, 2023
Cindy Rosan shut out of Premier’s press conference

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversial talk show host Rosemary Cindy Rosan was reportedly barred from attending a press conference called today, February 20, 2023, by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to give a report on his attendance at the recent CARICOM Meeting in The Bahamas.

February 9th, 2023
D7 needs 'cleaning up'- Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Director of the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard has publicly declared she is contesting the Seventh District and that one of her top priorities, if she wins at the 2023 polls, is a thorough clean up of the district.

January 9th, 2023
Local tourism events to ‘get bigger & better’ in 2023– Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands (VI) continues its rebound from the perils of the COVID-19 pandemic, the territory continues to see increases in the arrival of tourists in the post-pandemic period, which has resulted in a forecast of a bigger and better tourism season for 2023.

January 6th, 2023
Cindy alleges 'rumours' of ‘inappropriate relationships' by Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversial figure in the Virgin Islands Rosemary Cindy Rosan used a live press conference today, January 6, 2023, to present rumours of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) being engaged in ‘appropriate relationships’ with media persons now hired by Government.

October 31st, 2022
Premier Wheatley accuses local media of 'clickbait journalism'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Known to be vocal about his opinion of the local media, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said while he favours a strong media core in the VI he remains concerned about clickbait type articles.

August 10th, 2022
New ESHS buildings ‘still on track for September’ opening- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many persons taking a look at the construction of the new Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) buildings would get the impression the buildings would not be ready for the September school term. The National Unity Government has faith the buildings will be ready.

July 11th, 2022
‘I am personally not aware of any vendors that are owed’- Festival Chairman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Mr Dirk L. Walters has said he is not aware of any vendors being owed by the VIF&FC).

June 22nd, 2022
VI to compete in Basketball & Track & Field @ inaugural Caribbean Games

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands will be represented in Basketball and Track and Field at the first edition of the Caribbean Games slated for Guadeloupe from June 29 to July 3, 2022.

June 16th, 2022
Unity Gov’t strategies, conflict of views led to crossing floor– Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Former Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), in announcing his exit from the Unity Government of Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has cited possible conflicts with the strategies of the new government as one of the reasons for deciding to cross the floor.

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