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October 18th, 2024
Former VIF&FC Chair debunks Rosan's article on vehicle policy for Miss BVI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an article posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, on local tabloid Guavaberry Media, Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ once again accused Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) of abusing his power to “circumvent established committees, and regulations to ensure his wishes are carried out”.

October 17th, 2024
Expression of Interest for Prospect Reef out in a ‘few weeks’- Premier

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It was in September 2023 that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said seeing the re-development of Prospect Reef is a priority area for him and that he was looking forward to a Request for Proposal in 2023.

October 15th, 2024
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 is Budget Day!

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will read his third Budget Address to the nation as Minister of Finance later this month, one of the earliest budget presentations by the government.

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 14th, 2024
Premier Wheatley joins in celebration of Reading is Fun Week 2024

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Public and private schools across the Territory engaged in activities aimed at encouraging students to develop a love for reading when the Territory observed Reading is Fun Week 2024 from October 7 to 11, 2024.

October 13th, 2024
Monitoring & surveillance vessel ‘Vigilate’ launched

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change made an official launch of a new motor vessel called Vigilate.

October 11th, 2024
Dame Janice M. Pereira to be honoured with week-long National Celebration

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a week-long National Celebration in honour of the beloved daughter of the soil, The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, on the occasion of her retirement from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court as Chief Justice.

October 11th, 2024
Premier Wheatley was hesitant to sponsor Vybz Kartel show because of 'backlash'- Parillon

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Steve E. Parillon of YOLO Promotions has defended the Office of the Premier’s sponsorship of the 2025 Black on Black (BOB) event featuring dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, stating that they have been putting in the work.

October 6th, 2024
Premier hails VI's teachers for 'hard work & passion'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has hailed the Virgin Islands' educators on World Teachers' Day observed on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

October 5th, 2024
2 Gov Ministers oppose sponsorship of dance hall artiste Vybz Kartel!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an unprecedented move two senior Government Ministers have gone against their leader for his decision to become a sponsor via the Office of the Premier for dance hall super star Vybz Kartel’s performance in the Virgin Islands (VI).

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