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Hon Smith Out! Hon Fraser In! Dr Wheatley fires Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In the biggest gutsy move of his young Premiership, Leader of Government Business, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has asked Governor Daniel Pruce to revoke the appointment of now former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE.
BVI Christian Council engages Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) paid a courtesy call on Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) on Thursday, October 17, 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”.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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