Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has signed the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) second United Nations (UN) Country Implementation Plan (CIP) that expands programming and technical assistance to the Territory from UN agencies serving the Caribbean region. Among other things, the CIP will help to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and implementation … Continued
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley and United Kingdom (UK) Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) H.E. James Kariuki have held constructive discussions on relations between the UK and British Virgin Islands (BVI) during a courtesy call at the offices of the UK Permanent Representation to the UN in New York. Among other … Continued
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley is preparing to deliver a statement during the upcoming June Substantive Session of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization. The 2024 resumed session will meet in New York from 10 to 21 June. The Premier made the announcement during a recent press conference. In addition, Wheatley provided an update on the … Continued
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has urged the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Simon Stiell on support to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to help in the response to the negative impacts of climate change as the islands face stronger and more frequent storms, heavier rains, … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has praised the passage of the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Bill 2024, which introduces pivotal changes to immigration controls affecting children born in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to non-belonger parents. Premier Wheatley highlighted the delicate balance struck by legislators to address a longstanding concern regarding the status of … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has expressed confidence that his government is on the verge of securing a loan of approximately $100 million to address the Virgin Islands’ infrastructure needs. Premier Wheatley made this announcement during a press conference last Friday in response to questions from a local journalist. The … Continued
The BVI Asia Trade Mission, led by Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Honourable Lorna Smith, has concluded its roadshows in Beijing and Shanghai, with more than 300 industry representatives and professionals present for two days of informative speeches, panel discussions, and networking on the BVI’s financial services product offerings. The delegation also held … Continued
Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Ronnie Skelton, has voiced several significant concerns regarding the Crown Lands Management Bill 2024, currently under consideration in the House of Assembly. Skelton’s objections were made during the debate stage of the legislation, which underwent its second reading on Tuesday. One of Skelton’s primary criticisms is the bill’s … Continued
In a day and age when the British Virgin Islands is poised to bridge the upending division, the Government of Virgin Islands was unable to bridge that divide by making an amendment to Section 10 of the Immigration and Passport Bill. At present the Bill requires children born in the Virgin Islands to expat parents … Continued
In his first quarterly review since taking office, Governor Daniel Pruce has signalled he will request a final extension until August 31st for fully implementing the Commission of Inquiry recommendations in the Virgin Islands. In the Sixth Quarterly Report published Thursday, Governor Pruce said it is “clear” the previous May 31, 2024 deadline for enacting … Continued
