Heads of government departments across the Virgin Islands public service recently came together for the first Heads of Departments meeting of 2024. The meeting served as an opportunity for top public sector officials to align on priorities and cast the vision for their respective ministries this year. There was also discussion around the overarching strategic … Continued
Residents are being urged to submit feedback by Friday, February 2 on the territory’s proposed immigration policy. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the plea during a recent televised release as he stressed the importance of public feedback to assist with the finalization of the new immigration policy. Premier Wheatley noted that the policy … Continued
Some 2174 public officers have been paid their increments for the 2018-2019 work years. This is according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the disclosure in response to questions posed by the Deputy Speaker Honourable Stacey Mather during a House of Assembly sitting on Tuesday. Premier Wheatley said … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) recently provided an overview of its accomplishments and future objectives during the Standing Finance Committee Deliberations. Among the achievements in 2023, the DDM informed the SFC about the launch of an upgraded app featuring enhanced weather monitoring and the hiring of a Meteorological Officer responsible for delivering marine and … Continued
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says House of Assembly members are unanimously disappointed by outgoing Governor John Rankin’s intent to seek additional authority from the United Kingdom. Rankin revealed that he intends to seek additional powers for the Governor’s Office to boost the implementation of reforms related to the Commission of Inquiry. In response, Wheatley said … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has sought to clarify the figures of the 2024 Budget, stating that there was a misunderstanding of the total value that was presented during his November Budget Address. Premier Wheatley made the disclosure during his opening remarks of the debate for the 2024 Budget. He … Continued
Premier and Minister responsible for Climate Change Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says his government intends to press the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to have it introduce a project to equip roofs of homes and buildings across the territory with solar panels. Premier Wheatley made the statement at a recent press conference in response to … Continued
The recently concluded Joint Ministerial Council meetings in London have resulted in promising news for the British Virgin Islands Government as it pursues its goal of borrowing at least $100 million to assist with the rehabilitation of the territory’s infrastructure. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed during a recent press … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission Report is completed and was recently submitted to His Excellency Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley. Premier Wheatley described the completion of the report by the Constitutional Review Commission as a positive indication of constitutional progress and the evolution of the Virgin Islands democratic system. He said, … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is in attendance at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which commenced today Thursday, November 30. The objective of this 28th annual United Nations (UN) climate change conference which runs until Wednesday, December 6 is to determine the responsibilities of governments, and other … Continued
