The Virgin Islands is set to participate in a tsunami exercise on March 23rd, 2023. The exercise aims to simulate a tsunami scenario and test the territory’s emergency response systems, including its communication systems and evacuation procedures. The exercise is being organized by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), in collaboration with local and regional … Continued

On March 21st, the world celebrated World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of Down syndrome and advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra chromosome. It affects approximately 1 in 800 births … Continued

District 8 Candidate for the Virgin Islands Party Allen Wheatley has compared Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley to the Late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt and the Late Honourable Ralph T O’neal. A.Wheatley stood before gathered comrades and VIP supporters at the party’s official launch in Virgin Gorda at which time he stated that the … Continued

Incumbent Representative for the 9th District Honourable Vincent Wheatley has stressed that Tourism is not a “one-man show”. Instead, he noted that the Virgin Island’s best efforts to excel in this industry succeed through the joint strengths of the government, members of the public and private stakeholders. A balance that, according to him, is well … Continued

Over the weekend, the Virgin Islands Party officially launched its campaign for the 2023 General Election, under the theme “We Moving Forward Together”.  Signalling a real kick into the swing of things for the election season, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has become the talk of the town for his lively engagement with supporters … Continued

Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has claimed that his government is “pushing hard” to have several sewerage related contracts signed in the coming weeks. This comes as the territory is gearing up for a General Election, about 5 weeks away. And, as Wheatley acknowledges that across the Territory sewerage is believed to be used … Continued

Less talk, More Action. Those were the sentiments of 9th District Representative Hon. Vincent Wheatley as he discussed Virgin Island’s Party’s vision for the 9th District, following a term which he admitted failed to attend to some key issues.  RECREATIONAL FACILITIES When prompted by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley to highlight his work as … Continued

While acknowledging the “very poor condition” of roads in the 7th and 8th Districts, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed his government’s intention to sign contracts for road works in the coming weeks. This, with just about 5 weeks left before the April 24 General Election. The timeline for execution of roadworks, he noted, … Continued