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Premier affirms Unity Gov’ts commitment to fighting money laundering

-Dr Natalio D. Whealtey says government will also fight terrorist financing, proliferation financing & other financial crimes
Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley has affirmed his Government’s commitment to fighting money laundering. Photo: Internet Source
Premier Dr Whatley made the statement in a May 27, 2022, one on one press conference on current matters in the territory. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Premier Dr Whatley made the statement in a May 27, 2022, one on one press conference on current matters in the territory. Photo: GIS/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley has affirmed his Government’s commitment to fighting money laundering and other financial crimes in the VI.

Premier Dr Whatley made the statement in a May 27, 2022, during a one-on-one press conference on current matters in the territory.

The Premier revealed, “Today, I had the pleasure of chairing my first National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Coordinating Council meeting as Premier of the Virgin Islands.” 

He said in the meeting, persons also deliberated matters relating to the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing and other financial crimes.

“In this regard, I want to confirm my Government and the Territory's commitment in fighting against money laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing, and all other illicit financial crimes,” Dr Wheatley added.

Premier congratulates new Speaker 

Meanwhile, the Hon Wheatley said Thursday, May 16, 2022, was also an important day for the Virgin Islands as his Government continues taking important steps to renew the local democracy and move the territory forward.

“We held the first session of the House of Assembly since the swearing-in of the Government of National Unity under my Premiership.  We confirmed a new Speaker, the Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote, who has taken up her office with dignity and grace" 

Hon Wheatley said the new speaker reflects the high principles and core values of the VI society. 

The Premier also thanked the Deputy Speaker and Territorial At-Large Representative, the Honourable Neville A. Smith (AL), for filling the gap until the new Speaker was confirmed and also congratulated new Leader of the Opposition and Representative of the Third District, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), on his appointment.

13 Responses to “Premier affirms Unity Gov’ts commitment to fighting money laundering”

  • Faithful (28/05/2022, 13:48) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply

    F*****r got the position he always wanted, even if it means standing alone like the Lone Ranger

  • RAILING (28/05/2022, 14:13) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    LETS WIPE OUT CORRUPTION FIRST, FIX CIVIL SERVICE , REPRESENT THE PEOPLES MONEY WELL --- HAVE OUR MONEY WORTH FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE , INVESTIGATE THAT 1 MILLION USD ELEVATOR ,DISEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ACCUARETELY , BRING BACK GIS ON FULL STREAM , DEVELOP AND ENHANCE OUR INFRASTRUTURE (ONE OF THE HIGHEST GDP BUT THE WORST INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE CARIBBEAN) , AVOID CONFLICT OF INTEREST SO YOU CAN HAVE THE PEOPLES CONFIDENCE AND IF ITS NOT TOO MUCH TO ASK JUST TO PUT A SMILE ON IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS OFFICER FACE BY ALL PORTS OF ENTRY.
  • Rogue Town (28/05/2022, 14:16) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    You are a day late and a dollar
  • Here’s my bet (28/05/2022, 15:34) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    By the end of the year, his whole head is going to be gray. This Unity Government got to understand, produce or make up to get a swift kick to the curb. They also got to understand they are at the mercy of the people, the people, YOUR EMPLOYER!!!!, is very serious and is not playing games with any of you.
  • lol (28/05/2022, 16:59) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    So after batman was charged Robin decides to go opposite?
  • foy (28/05/2022, 17:02) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    "and I approved this message"
  • sparkle (28/05/2022, 18:13) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lol, he might go gray and start balding before the end of the year with all the stress. And you all know black men in the BVI go gray and begin to look old real fast.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (28/05/2022, 18:14) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    First of all on this earth among humans no unity government exist.
    Secondly, money laundering is a worldwide practice. For as long as money exist, money laundering activities will continue. Why?, You may asked me. Answer: because of the selfish mindset of humans, especially in reference to lust for more money to fulfill the prideful desire of the human mind.
    The above statements are factual, like or dislike.
  • Gaming (28/05/2022, 18:14) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    So you fighting money laundering but pushing the gaming bill.
  • Big toe (29/05/2022, 07:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    You need to stop the drugs from coming into our shores, lets get midway ship to patrol our waters
  • pen (29/05/2022, 07:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need to stop the drugs from coming in
  • Banker (29/05/2022, 08:05) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The BVI should immediately introduce "Unexplained Wealth Order" legislation, which makes persons prove where they got the real money from that they are flashing. I bet that there is a huge amount of bad money flowing now into property in order to hide it from investigative eyes. Some banks aren't doing their money-laundering checks properly.


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