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Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley is an 'accidental Premier'- Allen O'Neal
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has fired back at National Democratic Party (NDP) At Large Candidate Mr Allen O’Neal for referring to him as an “accidental Premier”.
'The reality is we have an excellent relationship with the UK’- Premier
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), along with the Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Work Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) says despite the chatter on the campaign trail about a strained relationship with the United Kingdom (UK), the VI continues to have an "excellent" relationship with the UK.
BVI Resilience Fund will allow wealthy donors to get tax write-offs- Premier
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Government is set to make an official announcement regarding the re-introduction of the BVI Resilience Fund, which will allow wealthy persons to make valuable economic contributions to the development of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) and qualify for tax write-offs.
Premier vows to repeal HoA Retirement Act & consult independent body
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has vowed to repeal the House of Assembly’s Retiring Allowances Legislative Service Amendment Act 2021, and even suggested that an independent body should be tasked with creating a pension plan.
'I'm not into mudslinging but will respond to untruths'- Premier Wheatley
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said while he is not into mudslinging, he will surely respond to untruths spoken about himself or the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
'Give Jack he jacket'-Premier to political candidates discrediting work of VIP
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has taken shots at candidates competing in the upcoming elections, urging them to “give Jack he jacket” and acknowledge the achievements of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
Walwyn collected $276K 'lump sum' from HoA retirement package - Dr Wheatley
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has joined in blasting the controversial National Democratic Party (NDP) Sixth District Candidate, Myron V. Walwyn along with Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) over their criticism of the HoA retirement package now being referred to as the 'Greedy Bill'.
Pumps procured to ease water woes faced by Paraquita Bay farmers- Premier
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Government has moved a step closer to resolving the persistent water challenges faced by farmers at Paraquita Bay, as water pumps to be assigned to the wells in the community have now been procured.
Premier shocked @ NDP’s Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill’s victimisation claims
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- Although previously stating that he was interested in running a clean campaign, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) could not help but respond to claims by National Democratic Party Candidate for the Fourth District Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill that she and many others in the Virgin Islands were victimised during the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration that took office in early 2019.
‘Let’s face it, we need agencies like’ the RDA- Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- It was in October 2022, that the lifespan of the Virgin Islands Development Agency (RDA) was extended to December 31, 2025, by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands, which also instructed that the RDA must develop and execute a plan to transfer its knowledge and skills to the Department of Public Works, and any other relevant agency in collaboration with the Premier's Office.
