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January 2nd, 2024
‘We can't allow politics to destroy us’- Premier warns HoA for 2024

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has warned that for the House of Assembly (HoA) to advance the cause of the Virgin Islands, legislators must not allow politics to cause them to fight and make the VI seem more vulnerable than it already is.

December 26th, 2023
Risk of vector-borne diseases will increase with climate change– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands prepares for the new year 2024, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natlaio D. Wheatly (R7) has reminded that Climate change is the single greatest threat to the survival and development of the territory as a small island.

December 25th, 2023
‘May the magic of Christmas touch your lives’- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is encouraging everyone to spread love this Christmas and pray for those around the world who are not enjoying peace.

December 21st, 2023
'We take trips because we are fighting' for the VI people – Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Noting that the government has to continue fighting for its local financial services sector, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said flights out of the territory by members of the government continue to bear fruit.

December 20th, 2023
$483,738,163.00 Budget passed for 2024; Opposition got $200,000 for HoA works

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2024 Appropriation Act, referred to as the National Budget, was passed late last night Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in the House of Assembly (HoA).

December 18th, 2023
Premier Wheatley spreads Christmas cheers in Santa suit!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– As Christmas 2023 draws closer, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has played a part in putting smiles on the faces of children while dressed as Santa Claus, albeit a fitter than usual Santa.

December 17th, 2023
Premier Wheatley praises work of BVI Diabetes Association

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) joined the BVI Diabetes Association at their annual Christmas dinner on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

December 11th, 2023
Premier’s 2023 Christmas Party draws the crowd!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was the hottest ticket in town to attend the Premier’s 2023 Christmas Party.

December 11th, 2023
Green Agenda: Premier wants solar panels on 'many roofs as possible'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he plans to push for the Virgin Islands (VI) to transition into using more green energy sources and green practices, including a project to the get the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to install solar panels on many homes as possible.

December 3rd, 2023
PHOTO of the Day: Premier Wheatley & Minister Wheatley with Barbados’ Mottley in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- While the Virgin Islands' four-member delegation is busy at work in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) looking after the Territory’s climate change interests, both Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) took some time out to network with both regional and international leaders.

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