Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has voiced optimism that the newly sworn-in United States President Donald Trump will be able to bolster the United States’ economic strength, a critical factor for the Virgin Islands’ own prosperity. At a press conference on Thursday, Premier Wheatley acknowledged the BVI’s substantial economic reliance on the United States, … Continued
Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has emphasized his government’s commitment to balancing transparency and privacy through its recent consultation on a proposed policy regarding access to the register of beneficial ownership. The initiative, launched last week, aims to strengthen the British Virgin Islands’ financial systems, align with international best … Continued
Eighth District Representative Hon. Marlon Penn has proposed redirecting unspent budgetary funds toward direct economic investments, stating that there is a need for improved financial management in the British Virgin Islands. Speaking at a recent Opposition press conference, Penn highlighted the recurrent issue of unspent funds allocated for expenditure in 2023 and 2024, pointing to … Continued
WINBVI Ambassador and Mrs. British Virgin Islands 2022/2023, Dr. Arliene T. Penn is hosting her 4th cervical cancer Pap smear campaign. ‘A SIMPLE SWAB’ Campaign seeks to promote cervical health in our community by encouraging women to take charge of their health. Dr. Arliene T. Penn began by sharing her experience. Penn a cervical cancer … Continued
Opposition members are advancing efforts to make House of Assembly committee proceedings public, with specific focus on opening Public Accounts Committee deliberations to public scrutiny. Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton endorsed the move toward transparency during a recent media inquiry from 284 Media, noting similar practices in other parliamentary systems. Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn revealed … Continued
Former Deputy Premier and Medical Physician Dr. Kedrick Pickering has officially launched his debut book, Walk in Faith & Medicine, at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital lobby on Wednesday, January 22. Already a best-seller, the book offers an intimate exploration of his medical journey intertwined with his faith from his medical career, particularly between … Continued
At a press conference earlier today, Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley provided an update on the Virgin Islands’ progress in implementing the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry. He outlined the path towards governance reform, a process crucial to lifting the Order in Council that threatens to suspend the territory’s Constitution. Premier Wheatley recounted … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Under-17 boys football team delivered a hard-fought performance in their three-match series against the United States Virgin Islands, securing a narrow victory with one win and two draws. The series, held at the Greenland Football Stadium from January 16 to January 19, served as a critical warm-up ahead of the upcoming … Continued
