Statement Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley Recognition of the Government of the Virgin Islands’ first year in office Wednesday 24th April  2024 Warm greetings to the people of the Virgin Islands! Today marks a significant milestone on our collective journey towards building a sustainable nation. Exactly one year ago, the people

Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE today delivered the keynote address at the special 20th anniversary meeting and conference of ICC FraudNet, highlighting the strong position the Virgin Islands Government takes in relation in the deterrence of fraud and the fight against financial crime. The conference, which was

Good morning. Thank you for joining us at the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade’s first press conference. We’re excited to engage with you today and provide updates on our ongoing work, as well as address any questions you may have. This Ministry strives to create a strong business environment that fosters economic growth

The Virgin Islands has become the first jurisdiction to implement the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court’s (ECSC) e-litigation criminal module. The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court’s (ECSC) e-litigation portal provides a platform for submitting and processing court documents electronically. The addition of the criminal module allows for the expansion of the portal to include the electronic management

The Emergence of the British Virgin Islands as a Global Digital Assets Hub I am delighted to be here today. As you all know, the International Arbitration Centre is an important cog in the wheel of our business and financial services sector and while I cannot be at all the sessions this week, I believe

Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme Madam Speaker, I am honoured to announce the launch of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade and BVI Finance. This programme goes beyond a summer internship; it is a strategic investment in the future of the British Virgin Islands. By

BVI’s Removal from the French Blacklist Madam Speaker, I am pleased to announce that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been officially removed from the French blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. This is a significant achievement that reflects our ongoing commitment to international tax transparency and cooperation. We understand the importance of upholding the highest

STATEMENT PREMIER OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS HONOURABLE DR. NATALIO D. WHEATLEY 1 MARCH, 2024 PRESS CONFERENCE Good afternoon to the Press Corps and the people of the Virgin Islands. I am holding this press conference today to update you on my recent attendance at the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government

The Belonger Status and Permanent Residence Policy for the Virgin Islands has been approved by Cabinet. The policy addresses issues including the length of time required for being eligible for Residence and Belonger Status, the establishment of guidelines and criteria governing the award of status by Cabinet, and the process for determining quotas.  Moreover, other

STATEMENT ON PUBLICATION OF MUTUAL EVALUATION REPORT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Premier Honourable Dr Natalio Wheatley has reacted to today’s publication of the Mutual Evaluation Report (Report) of the Virgin Islands by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF). The Government has welcomed the Report and confirmed that it is committed to rigorously implementing its