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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).
'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".
‘VI will not participate in free movement' as a full CARICOM Member’- VI Premier
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis - The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has stated that the Virgin Islands will not participate in the free movement of Caribbean nationals if it is accepted as a full member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
VI Premier engages in plenary activities & Caucus discussions @CARICOM Conference
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) continues to give the Virgin Islands representation at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis.
Premier Wheatley in St Kitts for 50th Regular Meeting of Heads of Gov’t of CARICOM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) departed the Virgin Islands (VI) today, February 24, 2026, for the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
'We've been in discussions' with UK for full OECS & CARICOM membership- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) could become a full member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), if permission is granted by the United Kingdom (UK).
Robotics integration into curriculum pays off @ First Global Robotics Challenge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Robotics Team’s performance at the 2025 First Global Robotics Challenge is a full-circle achievement of integrating robotics into the school curriculum.
VI participates in 'critical meeting' of CARICOM Heads of Government
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has participated in a critical meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government at their 41st Inter-Sessional meeting held virtually on October 16, 2025.
Hon Wheatley attending COHSOD-Health Meeting in USA
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), is currently in the United States of America attending the 50th Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development-Health (COHSOD-Health).
Sheep head & Goat head not the same
Thomas C. Famous
A Caribbean phrase often repeated by the elders when some things which may look similar, but are definitively not the same.
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