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India’s Non-Resident Consul to VI presents credentials to Premier Wheatley

- Mr Shri Mayank Joshi also discussed 'key areas of cooperation' with Premier Wheatley
His Excellency Mr Shri Mayank Joshi, Non-resident Consul for the Virgin Islands (British), formally presented his credentials to Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), right, Premier of the Virgin Islands, on August 29, 2025. Photo: Department of Information and Public Relations
From left: Permanent Secretary Carolyn E. Stoutt Igwe, High Commissioner Shri Mayank Joshi, Premier, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Commissioner's wife's Isha Joshi and IAS Ag. Director Dwynel Davis. Photo: Department of Information and Public Relations
From left: Permanent Secretary Carolyn E. Stoutt Igwe, High Commissioner Shri Mayank Joshi, Premier, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Commissioner's wife's Isha Joshi and IAS Ag. Director Dwynel Davis. Photo: Department of Information and Public Relations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has received the credentials of His Excellency Mr Shri Mayank Joshi, High Commissioner of India to Jamaica and Non-resident Consul for the Virgin Islands (VI).

Mr Joshi formally presented his credentials to Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Premier of the Virgin Islands, during a courtesy call on Friday, August 29, 2025.

In a press release dated September 2, 2025, the government stated that Premier Wheatley welcomed Mr Joshi and emphasised the Virgin Islands’ interest in strengthening bilateral relations with India.

The Premier acknowledged that approximately 200 Indian nationals currently reside in the Virgin Islands and noted their significant contributions to the territory’s socio-economic development.

Key areas of cooperation discussed

During the presentation of credentials, Premier Wheatley and Mr Joshi discussed key areas of cooperation, including capacity building through educational and training opportunities for Virgin Islanders in India, as well as exploring avenues to enhance trade through the development of appropriate technological frameworks.

During the courtesy call, Premier Wheatley was joined by Mrs Carolyn E. Stoutt Igwe, Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, and Ms Dwynel Davis, Director (Ag) for International Affairs.

The press release further indicated that the Government of the Virgin Islands looks forward to deepening its engagement with the Republic of India and exploring mutual opportunities that will benefit both jurisdictions.

8 Responses to “India’s Non-Resident Consul to VI presents credentials to Premier Wheatley”

  • winter (03/09/2025, 08:35) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    when all of these big countries nationals take over BVI
  • Guest (03/09/2025, 08:52) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
    Trust me when I say India is not, is not, is not a place you want to go to train…………….
  • premier (03/09/2025, 09:01) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Stop welcoming the world to take over our home... just focus on your flesh and feather partying lifestyle...please and thank you!
  • Clean up (03/09/2025, 09:56) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    just becareful sending any female over there to train cuzzzzzz
  • Why Now (03/09/2025, 10:23) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Are you trying to isolate the USA and the other NATO countries? Why now? Did you watch the news on the Summit, this week, with Putin, Ix and Modi, Russia, China and India, to be joined by Kim Jong Un of North Korea. What does that tells you and the world?
    What are you trying to accomplish right now that cannot wait? Ask yourself what might be the new world order and which side do you want to be on and do business with that might benefit the BVI and its people the most. Stop chasing the wrong investments into your country.
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    • @Why Now (03/09/2025, 14:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      What have Westerners achieved for the black race that is greater than this new world order of nations? I do not mean to imply that I am promoting the Indian agenda, but let us be honest. Do you genuinely think we are indebted to Europeans who have treated us poorly for centuries? What loyalty do we actually have to them? They have yet to consider reparations of any kind or acknowledge that they have treated us unfairly.
  • Macky (04/09/2025, 14:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can we get some of their cheaper oil and gas?
    I think their economic model is worth a real study to see what we can apply here. I know our societies are different but they have done very well since colonialism imo.
  • Kingfish (04/09/2025, 15:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    For God's sake keep INDIANS out of the BVI.


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