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New LIA system launched to strengthen the VI financial sector
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has taken essential steps to align its financial sector with international standards by launching a new system.
Premier Wheatley saddened by Chandrikapersad Santokhi's death
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government and the people of the Virgin Islands stand in sympathy with Suriname and the wider Caribbean Community as they mourn the passing of H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the 9th President of the Republic of Suriname (2020–2025).
Premier Wheatley appointed Honourary Member of Jaleel Cameron Foundation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has been appointed an Honourary Member of the Jaleel Cameron Foundation.
'interCaribbean has been there for us’- Premier Wheatley
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- "interCaribbean will be the hub that will ensure that persons get to their destinations." That’s according to Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who made this statement during a brief ceremony celebrating InterCaribbean Airways' inaugural direct flight from Barbados to Beef Island in the Virgin Islands on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Contracts signed for designs of home for judiciary & national cultural arena
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Contracts for the design services for an estate home for members of the judiciary and a national cultural arena have been officially signed.
H.L. Stoutt believed the VI & its people 'could stand tall among nations’- Premier
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) stated that the late Hon H. Lavity Stoutt believed that the Virgin Islands and its people could stand tall among nations.
'VI fully committed' to regional integration- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has refuted claims suggesting that the Virgin Islands’ (VI) decision not to sign the CARICOM Free Movement Agreement among CARICOM nationals indicates a lack of support or disrespect towards "our Caribbean brothers and sisters".
'Neighbours can live in peace as we have for years'- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Our position is continuously clear. We remain committed to the duty of protecting and improving our environment and economy." This is according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), speaking on the recently implemented Commercial Recreational Vessels Licensing (Amendment) Act, 2025, particularly the fee increase, which has infuriated maritime stakeholders in the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
Hon Lorna G. Smith 'continues to strengthen partnerships & advance policies'- Premier
NASSAU, The Bahamas- Honourable Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL), Minister with responsibility for Financial Services, represented the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 7th Annual Bahamas Research Conference on Financial Crime hosted by The Central Bank of The Bahamas.
RATED programme to undergo review
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that while the Registration, Apprenticeship, Training, Employment, and Development (RATED) programme has achieved commendable successes, there are areas that require improvement.
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