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February 5th, 2026
VI actively monitoring happenings on 'geopolitical landscape'- Premier Wheatley

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has emphasised that the territory has developed a robust economy that is not solely reliant on traditional sectors, but also significantly benefits from its financial sector. He also said, however, that the territory has to take a keen interest in happenings on the global scene that could impact the local financial services sector.

January 29th, 2026
Guyana is a safer bet for oil investment than Venezuela- Marco A. Rubio

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- US Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio has told US lawmakers that Guyana offers a more reliable investment environment than Venezuela, warning that energy companies will place their money where legal protections and contract enforcement are clear.

November 18th, 2025
Premier Wheatley hails legacy of the late Charles S. Tobias

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated that the late Charles S. Tobias MBE will be remembered for his significant contributions to the Virgin Islands' economy and cultural landscape.

November 3rd, 2025
Nanny Cay Marina expansion a ‘declaration of confidence’ in VI- Premier Wheatley  

NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the expansion of the Nanny Cay Marina will augur well for the Virgin Islands (VI).

August 9th, 2025
Extracts from his Book the Road to War by Dickson Igwe

By Dickson C. Igwe

By 1950, owing to its backing of its allies with its industry and military might, and then financing the rebuilding of a war-devastated world through the provision of US debt and financing, defined and denominated in Dollars, the USA was 50% of the global economy.

June 18th, 2025
VI’s financial services sector being attacked by ‘big powers’- Julian Willock

FORT HILL, Devonshire, Bermuda- The former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Mr Julian Willock, has accused the international community of trying to sabotage the VI’s financial services sector.

May 26th, 2025
Hon Walwyn slams idea of leasing lands in Guyana & DR for food security

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has blasted the idea of leasing lands in Guyana or Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic for agricultural purposes.

April 22nd, 2025
Surviving the tariff war & growing our nation

Alred C. Frett

Placing the Blame Where Blame is Due

There’s so much drama about Tariffs and Trade Wars that we are overwhelmed by the noise and find it difficult to decide whether to stay focused on the shiny external Objects, or look at our own problems with the intent of doing the best we can with our limited resources… In this evolving tragedy, no one can predict the end, so each step we take may be the end of one drama and the beginning of another.

March 4th, 2025
‘Take the diversification of our economy more seriously’- Hon Walwyn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has challenged the government of the day to lead the charge in diversifying the economy of the Virgin Islands (VI) as a safeguard against any potential losses from the financial services industry.

January 23rd, 2025
‘I don’t really see Donald Trump as a role model of mine’- VI Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The newly inaugurated President of the United States of America (USA), Donald J. Trump, is no ‘role model’ for Premier and Minister for Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7); however, he wishes to see the US maintain a strong economy as that would bode well for Virgin Islands tourism and financial services.

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