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June 21st, 2026
VI seeking to establish a 'representative presence in Panama'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is advancing plans to establish a representative presence in Panama, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced.

June 16th, 2026
Some $13.99M generated in economy with yachts relocating to VI- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is beginning to experience the benefits of yachts relocating to the Virgin Islands from the US Virgin Islands since the hiking of charter yacht fees on foreign based vessels.

June 16th, 2026
State of the Territory Address delivered ‘nothing new’- Bishop John I. Cline

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The former Interim President of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Bishop John I. Cline, has said the State of the Territory Address delivered nothing new to the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) and was just a rebranding of the same old things.

June 14th, 2026
Multi-million-dollar investment from private sector; Confidence in VIP strong

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced many multi-million-dollar private sector investment projects in his 2026 State of the Territory Address on June 9, 2026.

June 10th, 2026
VI Gov't to remove visa requirement for work permit holders- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In a move to foster a more business-friendly environment, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced the removal of visa requirements for work permit holders.

June 10th, 2026
‘We see your struggles, we hear your concerns’- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) sought to deliver a message of hope during the highly anticipated State of the Territory Address titled, ‘Keep Moving Forward: Building a Sustainable Nation at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

June 9th, 2026
VI Premier looks forward to giving update on ‘marvellous progress'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he is looking forward to updating the Virgin Islands (VI) on the “marvellous progress” that has been occurring during his State of the Territory Address, as well as unifying the people.

June 8th, 2026
Climate change, derelict vessels & seabed approvals in State of Territory Address- Deputy Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3) has encouraged residents to tune in for the State of the Territory Address on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

June 3rd, 2026
VI must implement policy to manage AI- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, (AL), has said the Virgin Islands (VI) must equip itself with a policy to manage Artificial Intelligence (AI).

January 29th, 2019
USVI ‘Distressed,’ Gov Bryan says at State of the Territory Address

VI CONSORTIUM

ST. THOMAS, USVI — Governor Albert Bryan delivered his first State of the Territory Address on Monday, January 2019, via a long-anticipated speech as residents and lawmakers alike sought an understanding of how the newly elected governor intends to lead the government, his plans to make the USVI a better place to live, and how he would prioritize the daunting issues the islands face.

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