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Premier Wheatley attending 4th International Conference on SIDS in Antigua
ST JOHN'S, Antigua- Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is attending the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda. The conference is taking place from Sunday, May 26 to Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Gov Pruce to request 'final' extended deadline for full CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. Daniel Pruce in his first CoI Quarterly review published today, May 24, 2024, has shared plans to request a final extension of the deadline for the full implementation of reforms in the VI since it was 'clear' that the recommendations would not have been completed by May 2024.
Over 200 USVI delegates begin arriving today for Pathfinder Congressoree this weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 200 pathfinders begin arriving in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) today, May 24, 2024, as the VI hosts the 48th VI/USVI Congressoree this weekend, May 24-26, 2024, under the theme ‘ENTER’.
Signing of Sanctions Unit MoU ‘a great example’ of UK & VI working together- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “This has been a great example of the Territory, and the United Kingdom Government working together in a really really, intense collaborative way,” Governor Daniel Pruce commented at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony for the Virgin Islands Sanctions Unit.
Dominica Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit is in Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of Dominica, an independent regional country in the Caribbean is in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘Your Gov’t has been working’ to build a sustainable & resilient nation– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), on May 16, 2024, delivered his first Territorial Address under the theme, 'Building A Sustainable Nation'. The address commemorated the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government's first anniversary since taking office in April 2023.
VIP Gov't's Inaugural Territorial Address set for May 16, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will host the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government's Inaugural Territorial Address under the theme ‘Building a Sustainable Nation’ on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Public urged to get acquainted with Crown Lands Management Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is urging the residents of the [British] Virgin Islands to pay attention to the Crown Lands Management Bill, as it received its first reading in the House of Assembly on May 2, 2024.
Thomas family will 'not be manipulated' by VI Gov’t- Elaine M. Thomas-Griffith
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI – Elaine M. Thomas-Griffith, the daughter of the late Ellis Thomas, has taken to the media over the issues surrounding Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay and its stalled negotiations with the [British] Virgin Islands Government for use of the land.
‘Use of technology’ being explored to strengthen border security- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the [British] Virgin Islands is exploring the use of technology to strengthen border security and prevent illegal immigration and smuggling.