The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, has officially opened the first round of applications for its highly anticipated Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Grant Programme. This initiative is designed to stimulate business development and promote economic growth across the territory. Local businesses that qualify are … Continued
Legislator Honourable Myron Walwyn has openly criticized Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley’s political tactics, attributing what he describes as a controversial and divisive style of politics to an advisor of Trinidadian descent within the premier’s team. Walwyn’s remarks were made during an impromptu Opposition press conference on Tuesday, September 3, shortly after Premier Wheatley … Continued
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
Hundreds of children enjoyed a day of fun and preparation for the new school year at the HireBVI “Issa Back2School Wet Fete”, held on Saturday, August 31st, at the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School Grounds. The annual event, a staple in the British Virgin Islands community, was geared towards providing students with school supplies and a … 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
Minister of Health and Social Development the Honourable Vincent Wheatley has extended condolences to the family of Mrs. Rita Frett-Georges, MBE on her passing. Honourable Vincent Wheatley said his ministry is grateful for Mrs. Frett-Georges’ contribution to the health sector. “Mrs. Georges provided invaluable contributions to the Virgin Islands and has left an indelible mark … Continued
The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) completed a successful visiting mission to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) from 25th-28th August to hear firsthand local views on the full decolonization of the Territory, the state of the BVI’s relationship with the United Kingdom (UK), and perspectives on the political future of the BVI. From … Continued
