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Maritime Association airs concerns about maritime legislation amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) led a discussion on the proposed amendments to the maritime legislation on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Constitutional amendment needed to make Minister of State position official- Premier
FISH BAY BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said it is time for the Virgin Islands (VI) to introduce various levels of Junior Minister positions.
'We will not be bullied'- Premier Wheatley to USVI Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands will not be bullied by the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), as proposed increases to charter licenses fees form part of amendments to the Commercial Recreational Vessels Licensing Act.
Opposition slams Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Amendment Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), on Thursday, January 9, 2025, presented the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Amendment Bill 2024 to the House of Assembly (HoA). The bill received much criticism from the Opposition over what they said was the lack of adequate public consultation.
Governor assents to Immigration & Passport Amendment Act 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has assented to the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act 2024.
Local companies will be protected in FIA legislation- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said calls by members of the House of Assembly (HoA) for the protection of local companies resonate with him.
Hon Smith supports Financial Investigation Agency Amendment Bill 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), supported the Financial Investigation Agency Amendment Bill 2024 introduced during by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
VI will meet 'international obligations' with FSC Amendment Bill- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and and Minster for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said the Financial Services Commission Amendment Bill 2024 will not only enhance governance and improve operational efficiency with the Financial Services Commission but also meet international obligations.
TRC to hold public hearing on amendment of Unitary Licenses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of the Virgin Islands (Commission) will be holding a public meeting on the proposed adoption of amendments to Unitary Licences as contained in the Notice to Adopt a Directive on the Amendment of Unitary Licences issued by the Commission on December 30, 2021.
Fully vaccinated travellers to VI may be exempted from rapid test on arrival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fully vaccinated travellers to the Virgin Islands who have had their PCR or Rapid Test done within 48 hours and returned negative will now be exempted from taking a Rapid Test on arrival.
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