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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.
VI lost a true national icon with passing of Vernon E. Malone – Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands and his family, has joined the territory in expressing condolences to the family and loved ones of the late former Member of the House of Assembly, Mr Vernon E. Malone.
“Whenever I say I coming for it, I go for it’- Lesmore Smith on 4th Gov’s cup win
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Horse Owner Lesmore Smith whose horse Ghostinyou had a thrilling victory to win the Governor’s Cup at the St Thomas Carnival Races in the USVI says he knew the prize was his from the beginning.
Anegada aircraft & cocaine seizure in August was a US operation- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A major drug bust on August 19, 2023, which resulted in Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) seizing a Cessna aircraft and over 800 kilograms of cocaine on the sister of Anegada was a United States (US) led Operation, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has disclosed.