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Premier Wheatley attends 2026 BVI Full Moon Party in PR

- event officially started VI’s tourism sector in the Puerto Rican Market
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), under whose leadership, the Ministry of Tourism and Culture falls, attended the BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico on May 2, 2026. Photo: Office of the Premier
Scenes from the 2026 BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico on May 2, 2026. Photo: Office of the Premier
Scenes from the 2026 BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico on May 2, 2026. Photo: Office of the Premier
Scenes from the 2026 BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico on May 2, 2026. Photo: Office of the Premier
Scenes from the 2026 BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico on May 2, 2026. Photo: Office of the Premier
Scenes from the 2026 BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico on May 2, 2026. Photo: Office of the Premier
Scenes from the 2026 BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico on May 2, 2026. Photo: Office of the Premier
Scenes from the 2026 BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico on May 2, 2026. Photo: Office of the Premier
Scenes from the 2026 BVI Full Moon Party in Puerto Rico on May 2, 2026. Photo: Office of the Premier
CAROLINA, San Juan, Puerto Rico- The Virgin Islands’ (VI) Puerto Rico outreach began with the BVI Full Moon Party at VIVO Beach Club in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Organised by the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) on Saturday, May 2, 2026, the event marked the official start of the VI’s tourism season in the Puerto Rican market. 

Showing support for the event was Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) under whose leadership the Ministry of Tourism and Culture falls. 

Calling it an honour and a privilege to attend this year’s event, Premier Wheatley said, “In the BVI, we love Puerto Rico, and we know Puerto Rico loves us right back.”

He thanked all the attendees for coming out to the full moon party to celebrate the relationship between the VI and Puerto Rico.

Destination VI on display

The annual BVI Full Moon Party is inspired by the iconic full moon parties held in Trellis Bay and Jost van Dyke.

The event showcased hospitality, music, culture, and pride in the Virgin Islands. It delivered a compelling invitation for the people of Puerto Rico to visit and experience all the maritime and land attractions the VI has to offer.

The event is also a precursor to Christmas in July, where Puerto Ricans flood Virgin Gorda for a party weekend.

“Every year, Christmas in July has been growing bigger and bigger and bigger,” Premier Wheatley said. 

The 2025 edition of Christmas in July saw thousands of people at the beach for the big party, which Hon Wheatley described as “fantastic”. 

16 Responses to “Premier Wheatley attends 2026 BVI Full Moon Party in PR”

  • Teflon Don (04/05/2026, 10:02) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
    is a PR strategist. He's everywhere building networks; even while enjoying a "fantastic" party. His word not mines.
  • Clear Vision (04/05/2026, 10:38) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    The B.V.I is probably the least law abiding politically govern place the world. Lest tan five minutes ago I saw a woman and two infants one motorcycles in motion. The woman sat in the middle. The youngest infants in front, and the other one sat at back. This comon behaviors has been regularly happening in the B.V.I for the past two decades or longer none curbed. But in spite of all this and others unlawful behaviors, our Premier chose to and did attended a Full Moon party in Puerto Rico. Can you see as clear as I do our lack of political representation? The want another four years term in power.
  • … (04/05/2026, 12:19) Like (7) Dislike (45) Reply
    He is one of the best premier we have had bottom line
  • There he goes again (04/05/2026, 13:04) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    The SPREEMIER
  • WHAT!!! (04/05/2026, 13:12) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
    VIP. Traveling party on our dollar.
  • Part Spre imier (04/05/2026, 13:54) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    Yeah Party any Where a Party call me ;S
  • long look me come from (04/05/2026, 16:55) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    Jump high jump low he will be reelected
  • Annoyed (04/05/2026, 18:59) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The BVI deserves better than a Premier who clearly thinks that amoong the most important things to do is to party on behalf of the people, while the people suffer. No effort towards addressing our social issues, just partying. The Esteemed one is here trying his best for the people of SCB and as a candidate of the 3rd only to have to work with this medicority.
  • Road block (04/05/2026, 20:13) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need road and he talking about party, 67
  • resident (04/05/2026, 21:22) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I would be surprised if he wasn't there
  • Forbidden Truth (05/05/2026, 06:55) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    When you call him the party premier he gets offended. Do your thing premier. Keep on living.
  • Hum (05/05/2026, 11:15) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'd be happier if he stayed home and filled some pot holes to be honest
  • lmao (05/05/2026, 11:23) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    this man need go Guyana and secure some fuel and food for our future, everytime party come up he deh, go do some work my boi
  • Garbage collector (05/05/2026, 20:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    When will they start going after these thieving employers who taking our Nhi and social security and tax money from our salary and not turning it in.....


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