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VI Toastmasters shine @ District 81 Caribbean Conference in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Virgin Islands (VI) delegation made a powerful impression at the Toastmasters District 81 Caribbean Conference, held from May 14-18, 2025.
Photo of the Week: After 13 years Hon Julian Fraser back on regional stage
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, WI- After some 13 years on the opposition benches from 2011 to 2024 the veteran and seasoned statesman Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) is back on the regional stage as a Cabinet Minister of the Virgin Islands Government.
Plaskett joins Congressional delegation to Barbados to discuss regional goals
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados- Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett was among a 10-member delegation of House Representatives who visited Barbados on Friday, November 29, 2024. Led by Democratic Leader Hakeem S. Jeffries, the delegation met with “government officials and regional experts to discuss ways to advance respective security, economic and climate goals,” said Ms Plaskett.
Premier Wheatley extends ‘warm wishes’ to Barbados on Independence Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A proponent of regional unity and cooperation, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) extended “warm wishes” to the government and people of Barbados on their 58th independence anniversary on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Pope Francis meets Prime Minister of Barbados
VATICAN NEWS
VATICAN CITY, Italy- Pope Francis on Friday morning received the Prime Minister of Barbados in audience in the Vatican.
Healthcare not a cost, but investment in people of VI– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called for healthcare to be viewed as an investment in the people of the VI and development of the territory, rather than it being viewed as a cost.
Health Minister Hon Wheatley to attend Ministerial Meeting in Barbados
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) will be attending a Ministerial Meeting on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDS) and Mental Health in Barbados this week.
Barbados PM Mia A. Mottley to visit VI in 2023 - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister for External Affairs, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the Barbados Prime Minister the Hon Mia Amore Mottley KC, will visit the Virgin Islands in 2023.
Premier Wheatley attending AfriCaribbean Trade & Investment Forum in Barbados
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently away from the Territory until Friday, September 2, 2022, at AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum.
Barbados confirms first case of Monkeypox virus
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados' Minister of Health, Ian Gooding-Edghill has today, July 16, 2022, confirmed the country’s first case of the monkeypox infection

