Remarks By The Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, Premier Of The Virgin Islands 22nd January 2024 Proposed Policy for Permanent Residence and Belonger Status Greetings to the people of the Virgin Islands. Today we unveil the final draft of the Government’s new Immigration Policy, which is a testament to our collective vision and commitment to the sustainable

Good afternoon Honourable Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. I acknowledge the Protocol which has already been established. Firstly, thank you Honourable Premier and Honourable Leader of the Opposition for your warm words of welcome. I also thank Madam Justice, Angelica Teelucksingh, for accommodating us here today. I would like to take this opportunity to thank in

The official funeral of former legislator, Mr. Carvin Malone, will be held on Friday, February 2 at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex. His body will lie in state, at the House of Assembly on Thursday, February 1. The public will have an opportunity to pay their last respects between  noon and 5:00 p.m. The official funeral

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Remarks by the Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports 22nd January 2024 Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony Ladies and Gentlemen, Today, we gather not merely to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding; we stand on the precipice of a transformative journey that will shape the future of education

On behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands, myself and family, I express my profound sadness on the passing of our dear and beloved brother, Carvin Malone, who passed on Sunday morning, 14 January, 2024, and I extend condolences to his wife Pernis; his siblings, Jane, Meade, Guy, and Keith; his daughter,

PRESS STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS MR JOHN RANKIN CMG Today I have published my Fifth Quarterly Review of the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry recommendations. The COI report was published in April 2022, twenty-one months ago. The COI found poor governance, a lack of accountability and the misuse of public

Update on the  Implementation of the COI Recommendations A pleasant good afternoon to the Press Corps, persons listening online and via radio, and Virgin Islanders here at home and abroad.  Firstly, allow me to wish the people of the Virgin Islands a blessed and prosperous 2024.  May we as a people ask Our Most High

STATEMENT BY THE PREMIER HONOURABLE DR. NATALIO D. WHEATLEY ON FRIDAY, 5th  JANUARY, 2024 Statement in Response to the Quarterly Report on the  Implementation of the COI Recommendations My fellow Virgin Islanders, good afternoon. I come to you on a matter of the utmost urgency. As you are aware, the Government has been working diligently on

The website to track the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations was launched today on the Government programme ‘Table Talk’. Persons can access information on the progress of the implementation of the recommendations by visiting the site at www.vicoiimplementation.vg Pictured are the panelists who discussed the programme’s topic of Effective Communication, Permanent Secretary in