The United Kingdom (UK) and the Overseas Territories (OTs) are set to establish a technical working group on beneficial ownership transparency. The announcement came from Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith during a recent press conference, where she explained that the decision was made following discussions at the recently concluded Joint … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is set to host the first annual meeting on illicit finance which will include representatives from both the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories (OTs). This was confirmed by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith during a press conference on Tuesday. She revealed that the agreement to … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Labour and Trade Hon. Lorna Smith OBE has promised residents that the long wait times for work permit approvals will become a thing of the past under her leadership. Smith made the comment in response to a question posed by the media at a press conference on Tuesday where she … Continued
The Virgin Islands Party Government has established a new ministry that will add to the premier’s ministerial portfolios. This was confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday, May 16, by Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley. He said the decision to add the new ministry came following discussions with his team. “After careful consideration and … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has publicly expressed his support in favour of the Government fully completing the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations. Governor Rankin made the comment while recently appearing as a guest on the local talk show “Talking Points”. He at the time was responding to a question from one … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has said he will not be welcoming any unnecessary disruptions during the Fifth House of Assembly by members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition who have already predicted that motions of No Confidence will be forthcoming during the Government’s term in office. Premier Wheatley said while he welcomes opposing views … Continued
United Kingdom (UK) members of Parliament are urging the UK Government to do more for Overseas Territories to assist them in their development plans especially those within the tourism industry. Member of Parliament (MP) Alicia Kearns made the plea during a recent debate in the House of Commons as members discussed a motion entitled “Future of … Continued
Conservative United Kingdom Member of Parliament (MP) Alicia Kearns is calling on all Overseas Territories to fully support the LGBTQ+ community and to move in the direction of legalising same-sex marriage. MP Kearns was speaking in the House of Commons during a debate entitled “Future of Overseas Territories” at the time of making the appeal … Continued
Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom (UK) Government have taken the stern position that Overseas Territories (OTs) should be at the helm of the decision-making process when it comes to deciding on self-determination. The views were shared during a debate in the House of Commons on Thursday, May 11, as members discussed a motion … Continued
Residents of the British Virgin Islands may soon become privy to the discussions held during the Committee Stage of the House of Assembly, a measure the Virgin Islands Party Government is willing to consider to improve transparency and good governance during their next four years in office. Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley confirmed his … Continued
