Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, has strongly criticized the timing of the Opposition’s recent Motion of No Confidence, labelling it as both ill-timed and damaging to the territory, especially given the current Order in Council hovering over the Virgin Islands. The motion, which was listed on the Order Paper … Continued
The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Honourable Corine George-Massicote, ruled that the Opposition’s motion of no confidence against Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley could not proceed due to a procedural breach of the House of Assembly’s rules. The decision was made during Tuesday’s sitting, where the Speaker cited a violation of Standing Order … Continued
Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, has announced plans to address the potential removal of the Order in Council during an upcoming meeting with the new Overseas Territories (OT) Minister, Stephen Doughty. The discussions are set to take place during a visit to the United Kingdom on September 11, where Premier … Continued
Honourable Ronnie Skelton, Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, has raised concerns over Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley’s use of technicalities to remove the Opposition’s Motion of No Confidence from the House of Assembly’s Order Paper for the session scheduled on Tuesday, September 3. Prior to the ruling of the Speaker of the House, … Continued
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
