News
Dr Kedrick D. Pickering appointed VI's Climate Envoy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has appointed a Climate Envoy, former legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering.
Premier Wheatley hosts series of meetings in UK
LONDON, United Kingdom— Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has been actively engaged in a series of meetings in the United Kingdom (UK), ahead of the Joint Ministerial Council.
VI to discuss borrowing protocols with UK to come out of 'fiscal straitjacket'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R9) has criticised the United Kingdom (UK) government regarding the outdated and controversial Protocols for Effective Financial Management signed between the governments of the UK and VI on April 23, 2012.
Farmers & fishers need license & business plan for subvention- Premier
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that farmers and fisherfolk must obtain a license and develop a business plan to qualify for significant government subventions.
VI students in Jamaica evacuated to Cayman Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that students studying in Jamaica have been safely evacuated to the Cayman Islands ahead of the expected passage of Hurricane Melissa.
Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE receives Pioneer Award during Diplomatic Week 2025
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- The spotlight was shone on Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, as she was bestowed with the Pioneer Award at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Diplomatic Week at Scrub Island on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Premier to attend UN 4th Committee Meetings in New York starting today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is to attend the meetings of the United Nations (UN) Fourth Committee.
'I'm going to review' immigration fees- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new immigration fees that took effect on October 1, 2025, in the Virgin Islands will be reviewed.
Premier encourages residents to 'buy BVI'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has addressed concerns regarding the performance of the Virgin Islands economy and encouraged Virgin Islanders to support local.
Premier Wheatley gives thumbs up to Village Cay, Rhythm+Sands, Food & Rum Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Village Cay, Rhythm+Sands, Food & Rum Festival is expected to enhance the Virgin Islands' tourism product and boost businesses during the slow tourism season.
.jpg)
1.jpg)
.png)
Follow Us On
