Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley successfully moved a motion in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, August 3 to have the Opposition’s motion of no confidence removed from the day’s Order Paper. The motion of no confidence, detailed in the Order Paper for the Nineteenth sitting of the House of … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has assured the public that the remaining Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms will be completed by the end of the first week in September. This commitment comes after the government missed the final August 31 deadline set by His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce. During a … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has missed the August 31 deadline set by His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce for the completion of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms, a key initiative aimed at enhancing governance and accountability within the territory. Governor Pruce confirmed the missed deadline during a joint press conference on Friday, August … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has moved to clarify misconceptions surrounding the perceived inadequacy of public services in the Virgin Islands, emphasizing that the issue lies within the government’s structure rather than with individual politicians. Speaking recently in the House of Assembly during discussions on the Public Service Management Bill 2024, Premier Wheatley addressed … Continued
Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser has voiced strong opposition to the proposed Public Service Management Bill 2024, citing potential constitutional violations. Fraser argued that the bill’s expansion of the Deputy Governor’s responsibilities oversteps constitutional boundaries. He emphasized that the Constitution clearly defines the Deputy Governor’s role as assisting the Governor, with limited scope for … Continued
On Tuesday, August 27, His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce officially assented to the Crown Lands Management Act, a significant piece of legislation that establishes clear criteria and processes for the disposal and leasing of Crown Lands in the British Virgin Islands. The Act is designed to ensure that decisions regarding Crown Lands are made transparently … Continued
The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) is currently in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) on an official mission to assess the territory’s relationship with the United Kingdom (UK) and discuss the BVI’s political future concerning decolonization. The two-day mission, which concludes on Tuesday, August 27, involves a series of meetings with key local … Continued
The Governor of the Virgin Islands has officially assented to the Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024, a landmark piece of legislation designed to enhance and modernize social welfare in the territory. The amendment updates the original 2013 Act by introducing a comprehensive range of assistance programs, including basic income grants, hardship allowances, and shock response … Continued
Opposition legislator Honourable Myron Walwyn has issued a stern warning to residents and businesses in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to prepare for a potential tax increase following the government’s significant budgetary oversight linked to the recently implemented salary structure for public servants. During Friday’s House of Assembly session, Walwyn highlighted the economic repercussions of … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has announced significant progress in his government’s efforts to complete the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations, with approximately 80 percent of the tasks already accomplished. Premier Wheatley provided this update during a press conference on Friday, July 19. As of Thursday, July 18, out of the 131 actions derived … Continued
