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VI must commit to fostering a society where ageing is celebrated, not feared- Premier
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) would not be what we know it is today without the senior citizens.
'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.
‘We stand together with our Guyanese brothers & sisters’- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Leaders of the Virgin Islands have joined with the Guyanese Diaspora and the wider Caribbean community in expressing sorrow and solidarity following the death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge in Guyana.
Immigration & Passport (Amendment) Bill, 2025 passes in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which-among other things- clarified the path to belongership, what is meant by ‘ordinarily resident’ and proposed benefits for immigration officers, was passed in the House of Assembly (HoA) on April 24, 2025.
VI strengthens counter-terrorist financing measures with updated risk assessment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands on Friday, April 25, 2025, published its Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment 2025, reflecting the Territory’s continued efforts to safeguard the integrity of its financial system, and its commitment to evolving international standards in counter-terrorist financing.
'We will deliver' on ports improvements for Anegada- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to delivering improved port infrastructure to the people of Anegada, citing the principle of equity and the pressing need to serve both residents and the tourism sector.
‘We are not xenophobes, we are just patriots’- Premier on immigration reform
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— “This immigration reform that we are undertaking, there may be some persons who won't like it,” Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said in defence of his government’s immigration reform efforts during the continuation of the 3rd Sitting of the 2nd Session of the 5th House of Assembly on April 22, 2025.
119 Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 119 persons are now British Overseas Territories Citizens following two ceremonies held at Government House on March 25 and 28, 2025.
Death of Pope: Premier Wheatley extends condolences to Catholics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended condolences to Catholics in the Virgin Islands, following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025.
‘Easter is about love, forgiveness & compassion’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “As we head into the Easter weekend—a special time for many who celebrate this season—let’s remember that Easter is about love, forgiveness, and compassion.”
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