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April 11th, 2025
US tariff uncertainty stalls VI minimum wage decision further- Premier Wheatley

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI— The long-anticipated announcement of a new minimum wage has been further delayed due to uncertainties surrounding proposed United States tariff increases that could significantly impact the cost of living in the Territory. This is according to the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

April 10th, 2025
Maritime Association airs concerns about maritime legislation amendments

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) led a discussion on the proposed amendments to the maritime legislation on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

April 9th, 2025
'Only after CoI has been completed the police have corruption?' Hon Walwyn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called out the hypocrisy of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) and now the Law Enforcement Review Report.

April 8th, 2025
VI & DR discuss economic cooperation & international trade

SANTIAGO, Chile, SA- Virgin Islands Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley and Dominican Republic Vice Minister for Economic Affairs and International Cooperation Honourable Hugo Francisco Rivera Fernández held a bilateral meeting in which they discussed the importance of a regional economic hub in the Caribbean to facilitate international trade, particularly as the world economy faces strong economic headwinds that threaten global supply chains.

April 8th, 2025
'Put a task force in place quickly'- Hon Penn on US tariffs

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) led government to seek the assistance of experts in understanding the true impact of the recent imposition of a 10% tariff on the Virgin Islands by the United States of America (USA) and the global trade war.

April 8th, 2025
Premier Wheatley mobilises key stakeholders in response to US tariff threat

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), on April 7, 2025, convened urgent high-level discussions with major industry stakeholders in a move to protect the Virgin Islands' economy from the ripple effects of newly-imposed tariffs by the United States Government.

April 8th, 2025
When bad leaders create local heroes

Alred C. Frett

Bullies Normally Pick on the Weakest Ones:

Freedom of Choice is claimed by the masses, so no one is compelled to heed my warnings about the dangers exhibited by Donald J. Trump... Sometimes I wished that I was wrong, but it became clear that things were getting worse as every headline screamed of his Lies, atrocities and illegal behaviour… Some believed that by being quiet and going along to get along, they would escape his fire and fury, but they were wrong.

April 7th, 2025
Membership mandatory for taxi operators @ TB Lettsome Airport- BVIAA

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) is notifying all taxi operators who intend to provide services at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport that they are to apply for membership with the authorised Airport Taxi Association – Transportation Services (Virgin Islands) 2023 Ltd. (TSVI).

April 7th, 2025
Premier Wheatley hails BVI Spring Regatta for helping to promote VI

PEG LEGS, Nanny Cay, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has credited the BVI Spring Regatta as a major contributor towards promoting the territory.

April 6th, 2025
Hon Rymer to lead VI delegation to Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami

MIAMI, Florida, USA- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) will lead a delegation to Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 from April 7 to 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida.

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