STATEMENT BY HONOURABLE DR. NATALIO D. WHEATLEY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE PRESS CONFERENCE JMC MEETINGS THURSDAY, 9th NOVEMBER pleasant good afternoon to the members of the press corps, persons viewing via Facebook, and the wonderful people of the Virgin Islands. In continuing my Administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance, I am pleased
Read moreThe Government of the Virgin Islands will continue its focus on the preservation and advancement of the Territory’s culture in activities to observe Culture and Tourism month. Director of Culture Dr. Katherine Smith said the month of activities will begin on November 1 and will be observed under the theme, “Our Virgin Islands, Our Story:
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Remarks by Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley Premier and Minister of Finance Heroes and Foreparents Day and the 80th Anniversary of Secondary Education Honouring Our Stalwart Educators 16 October, 2023 A pleasant good day to all the people of the Virgin Islands. Today, we are commemorating Heroes and Fore Parents Day and the 80th Anniversary of Secondary Education
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Welcome Remarks by Honourable. Natalio D. Wheatley Premier and Minister of Finance 36th OECS/Pooled Procurement Service (PPS) Policy Board Meeting and 9th OECS Council of Health Ministers Meeting His Excellency, Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The Honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph, Outgoing Chair of the OECS/Pooled Procurement Service
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Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley said that he is expecting that the Pooled Procurement Service (PPS) dialogue will generate stronger mutually beneficial partnerships and positive outcomes. He made this statement at the opening ceremony for the 36th Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)/Pooled Procurement Service Board Meeting and Ninth OECS Council of
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Good afternoon to all the people of the Virgin Islands. I especially welcome those persons present with us and those joining on the airwaves and via the Internet, and members of the media. Before I get into the substantive topics of today’s media conference, I wish to take the opportunity to extend condolences to the
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Visitors holding BOTC passports will be exempt from the ETA requirements. Further information can be found by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta
Read moreFollowing their productive discussion in Road Town in June, the recent high-level meeting between the Virgin Islands Minister of Communications and Works and the FCDO Director General on 14th September 2023 confirmed the support of the United Kingdom for the Virgin Islands in their pursuit of investment for crucial infrastructural projects. The meeting emphasized collaboration,
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The “Review of Policy and Processes for Granting Residency and Belongership” Report was tabled in the House of Assembly, yesterday September 7. Premier and Minister responsible for Immigration, Honourable Dr. Natlatio D. Wheatley said during the Third Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly that the recommendations within the Commission
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