The British Virgin Islands House of Assembly witnessed a surprise turn of events on Wednesday night as Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s administration staged a walkout, effectively postponing a scheduled vote on the Motion of No-Confidence brought forward by the Opposition. The move left the House without a quorum, delaying the vote until November … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Lorna Smith has firmly denied allegations that she was involved in a rumoured power play intended to topple Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s administration. Addressing the claims at a press conference on Wednesday, Smith clarified her stance, stating she remained committed to her role as Deputy Premier and Minister … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Lorna Smith has pushed back against Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s claim that keeping her as Deputy Premier and minister would have caused instability within his administration. Speaking at an impromptu press conference on Wednesday, October 23, Smith expressed her shock over the premier’s rationale for her sudden dismissal, … Continued
Following Honourable Julian Fraser’s political realignment, the Virgin Islands Government has undergone a minor cabinet reshuffle, shifting the responsibilities of several key ministries and departments. Fraser’s entry into Premier Natalio Wheatley’s administration has resulted in a number of adjustments. Fraser has been appointed as the new Deputy Premier and will oversee a revamped Ministry portfolio, … Continued
In a statement to the public during a press conference on Wednesday, October 23, Hon. Lorna Smith addressed her unexpected removal from her roles as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade. Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley had dismissed Smith just hours earlier, citing his loss of confidence in her supporting … Continued
Honourable Julian Fraser, the Member for the Third Electoral District and Chairman of the Progressive United Party (PU), has realigned politically, rejoining the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government after years of separation from that party. Fraser’s move to the Government benches comes with a key appointment—he has been named Deputy Premier, a title previously held … Continued
UPDATE: Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley delivered a special address to the public on Wednesday Morning confirming that Representative for the Third District Julian Fraser has crossed the floor to join the Government. In addition, Fraser has been appointed Deputy Premier and has been given a ministerial portfolio consisting of areas previously held by the Premier … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has announced that Tuesday, October 29, will be Budget Day for the Virgin Islands, marking the official presentation of the territory’s 2025 financial plans. While Premier Wheatley has kept details of the upcoming budget under wraps, he hinted during a recent interview on JTV’s Big Story that it will showcase the … Continued
Hon. Marlon Penn, Representative for the Eighth District, has sharply criticized Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley for spending $1.5 million on entertainment initiatives over the past 18 months. This amount, which excludes festival-related expenses, is approximately 15 times more than what the government has budgeted for resolving the territory’s ongoing water issues in 2024, … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has made it clear that no additional funds will be provided to YOLO Promotions if their highly anticipated Vybz Kartel show, scheduled for March 2025, does not meet expectations. Speaking during an interview on JTV’s Big Story on Monday, October 14, the premier addressed growing public concerns … Continued
