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March 22nd, 2026
Cabinet decides to convert Old Admin Building into heritage centre & museum

MAIN STREET, Tortola, VI- The Old Administration Building on Main Street, which underwent renovation in September 2024 in phases, will become a dedicated cultural centre and national museum.

March 7th, 2026
‘Cabinet doesn’t play a role’ in selecting BVIHSA CEO- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Cabinet is not responsible for choosing the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).

October 31st, 2025
Cabinet endorses airport runway extension length of 7,000 ft- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After months of analysis, technical work, and stakeholder consultations, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has reported that Cabinet has accepted and approved the recommendation of the Outline Business Case for the airport expansion project as of October 1, 2025.

September 7th, 2025
Cabinet accepts recommendation for 47 to be given Certificates of Residence

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Forty-seven persons were given the thumbs up by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands to receive Certificates of Residence when Cabinet met on July 10, 2025.

July 18th, 2025
Cabinet members accused of boycotting meeting when Deputy Governor is presiding

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Social Commentator and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on Cabinet members to refrain from absenting themselves when the Deputy Governor is presiding over sessions.

June 19th, 2025
Guy L. Malone reappointed CEO of Telecommunications Regulatory Commission

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has reappointed Mr Guy L. Malone as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) for a period of two years, effective March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2027.

February 16th, 2025
‘Premier wants Governors out of Cabinet’- BVI Beacon interview

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Beacon is reporting in its Thursday, February 13, 2025 edition in an exclusive interview that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) wants Governors out of Cabinet.

November 13th, 2024
Hon Lorna Smith hits back @ Premier over firing

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has shared via her Facebook page today, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, her official response to her termination notice as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade in late October 2024.

November 3rd, 2024
Visa exemption for nationals of Guyana now in effect

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet, in accordance with section 37 (4) of the Immigration and Passport Act (Revised Edition 2013) has approved the exemption of Guyanese nationals from the list of countries requiring a visa to enter the Territory.

October 9th, 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.

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