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Financially there’s ‘a lot to thank God for’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) collected the most revenue in its history over the past five years, bringing in well over $15 million of the estimated revenue figures for 2025.
VI Premier: Recent firearm incidents 'underscore the reason' for Anti-Crime Summit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the recently held Virgin Islands (VI) Anti-Crime Summit was not expected to be the absolute solution to crime in the Territory.
'It's unlikely business owners will have access to weapons'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The discussion around gun ownership for business owners and private individuals is important; however, the responsibility for gun ownership in the Virgin Islands ultimately lies with the United Kingdom (UK).
Alternative Secondary Education Program is a critical partner for the ministry- Hon. Sharie B. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, the Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has praised the Alternative Secondary Education Programme (ASEP) as a vital partner of her ministry.
Plans still alive for Isabella Morris Primary School to be rebuilt- Hon Sharie B. de Castro
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has announced that Isabella Morris Primary School in Carrot Bay is one of the priority schools damaged by Hurricane Irma that the Ministry of Education plans to rebuild in the future.
Rise and Shine & Parade 'can no longer be on same day'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has announced that discussions will begin regarding changing the date for the Parade and the Rise and Shine Tramp, as the two events currently occur on the same day.
Torchlight Procession to launch 71st Emancipation Festival Friday evening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 71st Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival is set to officially begin this Friday, July 25, 2025, with the much-anticipated Torchlight Procession.
VI Premier reiterates calls for 'climate justice' for OTs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reiterated the call for the international community to provide climate justice to Overseas Territories, such as the Virgin Islands.
VI sees record-breaking increase in tourist arrivals for 2nd quarter of 2025- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reported a record-breaking number of tourist arrivals in the Virgin Islands for the second quarter of the year.
Acting Premier blasts procurement laws for delaying urgent water repairs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Acting Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) is of the view the Territory’s procurement framework presents legislative hurdles that continue to frustrate critical infrastructure repairs, particularly in the water sector.
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