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The Premier’s passion for self-determination is one reason ‘I will roll with him’- Hon Fraser
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the Members of the tri-party Opposition tried their best to justify their pursuit of a No Confidence Motion against Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) during their nearly 3-hour long live radio event on Tuesday evening, October 15, 2024, their most experienced member, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), repeatedly came out in support of the young premier.
Premier Wheatley joins in celebration of Reading is Fun Week 2024
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Public and private schools across the Territory engaged in activities aimed at encouraging students to develop a love for reading when the Territory observed Reading is Fun Week 2024 from October 7 to 11, 2024.
'If I was the Premier', I would reshuffle my Cabinet- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—After a nearly 4-month hiatus, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline returned to his show Honestly Speaking on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, and boldly stated that if he was Premier, a shakeup of his Cabinet would have been made.
New OTs Minister Stephen J. Doughty to visit VI in early November
LONDON, England, UK- New Overseas Territories (Ots) Minister Stephen J. Doughty, MP is expected to visit the Virgin Islands (VI) in early November.
VI delegation to UK next week to include Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will lead a delegation to the United Kingdom (UK) next week, September 9 to 13, 2024, where meetings will be held with the newly appointed Minister for Overseas Territories, Stephen J. Doughy, MP and others from across the new Parliament, to continue building a modern partnership with the UK based on mutual trust, respect, cultural understanding, and support.
Premier Wheatley congratulates new UK PM Keir R. Starmer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has congratulated the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir R. Starmer, on his victory at the polls.
VI’s Premier Dr the Honourable Wheatley turns 44 today, June 2, 2024
FATS HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Territory’s young Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) turns 44 today, June 2, 2024. Dr Wheatley, who is the Virgin Islands’ fourth Premier, was born on June 2, 1980.
Lady Smith in charge; Acting as Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is on duty travel from Saturday, June 1 until June 11, 2024.
Jamal S. Smith was ‘a very talented & valuable member of our community’- Premier
MANUEL HILL, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said, with the death of local attorney Jamal S. Smith, the Virgin Islands has lost a very talented and valuable member of the community.
VI keen on establishing tourism links with Brazil– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Following his return from the recent Caricom Heads of Government meeting in Georgetown, Guyana, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the Virgin Islands is looking to establish tourism links with Brazil.