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January 31st, 2026
Former CDB President Dr William W. Smith dies

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) will forever remember the pivotal role the late Dr William W. Smith played in the territory.

December 6th, 2025
Total public sector debt @ $145.95 million- 3rd Quarter Report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands reported that the total public sector debt is $145.95 million, consisting of fifteen (15) standard loans, as the third quarter of 2025 comes to an end.

July 10th, 2025
CDB 'looks forward to supporting development plans of BVIEC'- CDB Division Chief

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "The Caribbean Development Bank looks forward to supporting the development plans of the BVIEC as it leads the transition of the energy sector to catalyse the sustainable development of the territory and improve lives and livelihoods of the population by reducing the cost of energy and improving the reliability and resilience of energy services."

June 12th, 2025
Premier Wheatley in Brazil on 2nd leg of high-level meetings overseas

BRASILIA, Brazil, SA- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently in Brazil on his second leg of three high-level meetings overseas.

June 9th, 2025
Premier Wheatley away from the Territory for high-level meetings

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) left the Territory yesterday, Sunday, June 8, 2025, to attend high-level meetings in the United States and the region.

August 25th, 2024
CDB gives go ahead to procurement process for WE Ferry Terminal construction

WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has received a "No Objection" from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to advance the procurement process for the construction of the West End Ferry Terminal and temporary facility.

June 18th, 2024
Premier Wheatley attending CDB’s Annual Meeting in Canada

ONTARIO, Canada- Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is attending the 54th Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Annual Meeting in Ontario, Canada from June 18 to 21, 2024.

August 14th, 2023
Portion of CDB loan to go towards new West End Ferry Terminal Project- VI Gov't

WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands (GOVI) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in an amount equivalent to US$65,291,000, and some will be allocated for the construction of the West End Ferry Terminal.

June 18th, 2023
Hon Lorna G. Smith is Acting Premier & Minister of Finance

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has been appointed to act as Premier and Minister of Finance from June 18 to June 21, 2023, while Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is away from the Virgin Islands.

January 29th, 2023
CDB 'pleased to directly engage' VI Gov't & 'strengthen relationship'- CDB President

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has met with officials of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) as the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) moves to strengthen its relationship with the lending institution.

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