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‘Some outstanding increment payments to be made this Christmas'- Premier

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has not only wished everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas season, but has promised payments of some outstanding increments for the holidays. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) wished the people of the Virgin Islands a wonderful holiday season. Photo: Internet Source
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) wished the people of the Virgin Islands a wonderful holiday season. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has not only wished everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas season, but has promised payments of some outstanding increments for the holidays.

Speaking at a press conference on December 12, 2025, Dr Wheatley shared that recently at an Anglican service, the reverend who preached said that we should make the people smile for Christmas.

“Therefore, I am happy to announce that many public servants will receive some of their outstanding increment payments this Christmas.”

Premier Wheatley also disclosed that others will receive theirs in early 2026.

Government had also announced it will be paying the fuel surcharge for residential customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) for December.

“Have a wonderful holiday season and may God continue to bless these beautiful Virgin Islands,” the Premier stated.

4 Responses to “‘Some outstanding increment payments to be made this Christmas'- Premier”

  • Sowande again (23/12/2025, 08:09) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr Prwmier, seems like you abandont tbe Tax exemption increase for low i come workers, heard nothing in the budget, you not talking about it, You reduce the minimum wage, We low income people were hoping for a tax exemption increase for us making under $36 thousand yearly. Whats voing on You forget about us.?
  • nurse (23/12/2025, 09:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Natalio and Vincent Wheatley, what about the hospital staff?
  • %100 raise (23/12/2025, 09:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Imaging they give their selves %100 raise and the increments was owed long before. I want to see if the Bvi people stupid at the poles. Shameful.
  • Fire bun (23/12/2025, 09:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Man linking church with politics so both could look righteous. When infact both is the downfall of mankind.


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