As the BVI continues to grapple with the rising costs of food, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley believes that a pathway to the Basket of Goods would be greatly assisted by his upcoming trip to the Dominican Republic. The Basket of Goods has been a much talked about issue with little or … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has strongly opposed calls by UK Parliamentarians to impose public registers of beneficial ownership on the British Virgin Islands through an Order in Council. Speaking on the matter at a recent press conference, Premier Wheatley reaffirmed the importance of the BVI’s financial services sector, which … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has extended an invitation to USVI Governor Albert Bryan to meet in Tortola for an amicable discussion regarding the ongoing economic tensions between the British Virgin Islands and the United States Virgin Islands. The move comes in response to Governor Bryan’s recent proposal to impose … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has declared his recent Asia Mission trip a success, highlighting key achievements in strengthening the British Virgin Islands’ relationship with the Greater China market and exploring new opportunities in Southeast Asia. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Monday, February 24, Premier Wheatley outlined how … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, alongside Director of the BVI Hong Kong Office Dr. Ricardo Wheatley and Deputy Director Siobhan Flax, recently celebrated the opening of the new BVI Representative Office in Hong Kong. The office has played a vital role in promoting the British Virgin Islands’ financial services sector while strengthening key relationships … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands is set to review the current pension system by June 2025 as part of a broader pension reform strategy aimed at addressing financial sustainability and the needs of retirees. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, made the announcement in the House of Assembly while responding … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has confirmed that his government has no plans to merge the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) with His Majesty’s Customs and Immigration. His statement came during the House of Assembly on Thursday, February 13, in response to questions posed by Opposition Leader Hon. Ronnie … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has directly linked recent infrastructure damage in the British Virgin Islands to climate change, citing increased rainfall and more intense storms as evidence of growing environmental challenges. Speaking during the launch of the Solar Technology Energy Programme (S.T.E.P) the former environment minister emphasized the territory’s opportunity to become a … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has strongly rejected allegations published by The Guardian that accuse the British Virgin Islands (BVI) of attempting to evade a financial crime crackdown. The article, titled “British Virgin Islands accused of ‘shameful’ attempt to avoid financial crime crackdown”, claims the territory’s leadership is in dispute with the United Kingdom … Continued
During a recent radio interview on local show Tola Radio, the Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley provided an update on the delayed minimum wage increase. Premier Wheatley said updates will be forthcoming with the possibility of a phased increase approach. The leader of government business also shared that considerations are … Continued
