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March 6th, 2026
Cost of living is getting 'astronomical'- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In response to the current economic challenges and global conflicts, the Virgin Islands government has signaled its intention to introduce a “basket of goods” initiative aimed at alleviating the rising cost of living in the territory. Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Economic Development, Hon. Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has confirmed that this plan is still in place, and an announcement will be made soon regarding its implementation.

March 4th, 2026
Constitutional negotiating team must be ‘united’- Premier Wheatley

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the team he will lead when he goes to the United Kingdom (UK) to negotiate the Virgin Islands’ (VI) constitution will be a united one, but fell short of announcing who will make up that team.

February 20th, 2026
‘It was the right decision to borrow money’ for infrastructure- Hon Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said he will show support when the government does something good and has been consistent in doing so.

February 3rd, 2026
Opposition members were informed of decision to cross the floor- Hon Stacy R. Mather

FISH BAY Tortola, VI- Members of the Opposition were not blindsided by the announcement made by their former Opposition colleague, Hon Stacy R. Mather, OBE (AL), to cross the floor and join the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.

January 19th, 2026
Premier Wheatley wants 'stronger partnership' between Gov't & the Church

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is hopeful that this year the government and the religious community in the Virgin Islands will strengthen their relationship more than ever before.

January 16th, 2026
Gov’t ‘deliberately rejecting escalation’ in USVI Charter fee dispute- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said deliberate steps were taken to reject the escalation of the charter fee issue between the Virgin Islands (VI) and United States Virgin Islands (USVI).

January 7th, 2026
'Extra work' was the only thing received for joining VIP Gov't- Hon Stacy R. Mather MBE

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL) has said his move from the Opposition and The Alliance to the Virgin Island Party (VIP) government did not come with any financial incentives but more work.

January 5th, 2026
Helping from the opposite side of the aisle ‘doesn’t work’- Hon Stacy R. Mather

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL), has said moving to the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration was a difficult decision following the invitation from Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

December 29th, 2025
Premier Wheatley ‘has proven to be a political sniper’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has proven to be a political sniper.

December 27th, 2025
RDA joins gov't’s winter apprenticeship programme

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to capacity building by participating in the Government of the Virgin Islands’ Winter Apprenticeship Programme.

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