The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee is considering the current constitutional arrangements for UK’s Overseas Territories in the 21st century. The UK has 14 Overseas Territories that continue to have a constitutional link to the UK and are represented internationally by the UK. Of the Overseas Territories, ten are permanently inhabited by British nationals

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley recently joined Heads of Government from United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories (OT) to discuss issues of mutual importance and agree on actions to address shared challenges. The meeting was held in Miami, Florida on July 29 and was chaired by Premier of the Cayman Islands,

A delegation from the Virgin Islands (VI) travelled to the United Kingdom (UK) to engage in constructive interparliamentary discussions with key individuals within Parliament. The high-level delegation, led by the Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Corine George-Massicote, comprised key figures from the VI’s political landscape, including the Minister for Communications and

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley has stated that the historic consultation meeting with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) last month has brought attention to the specific circumstances and needs of Overseas Territories. Premier Wheatley attended the Inaugural Consultation with Overseas Countries and Territories and the Caribbean Development Bank hosted by the

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley will be attending 45th regular meeting of the conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from July 3 to 5. The meeting will be held under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister of Dominica, Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit in Trinidad and Tobago. The Premier’s attendance at

Statement by Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley Premier and Minister of Finance Virgin Islands Day 2023 “Virgin Islands Day Celebration: A Cultural Experience” 3 July, 2023 My dear Virgin Islands people, a pleasant good day to each and every one of you. I regret that I am unavailable to be with you in person

BVI FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS INVITED TO SOLUTIONS FORUM SLATED FOR JUNE 27 Tortola, June 23, 2023: The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, the Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE, cordially invites financial services professionals to join and actively participate in the upcoming Financial Services Solutions Forum. This transformative event will take

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley will be attending the 73rd Meeting of the OECS Authority in St. Kitts from June 18 to 19, and the 53rd CDB Annual Heads of Government Meeting in St. Lucia from June 20 to 21. The Premier’s attendance at these official meetings is to continue to

Premier and Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley said that the VI-UN Sustainable Development Forum proved to be instrumental in ensuring that the Territory achieves its development goals.  The forum hosted by the Government of the Virgin Islands from June 13 to 15 allowed for United Nations Resident Coordinator,

REMARKS BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE HONOURABLE DR. NATALIO D. WHEATLEY VISIT OF UN MISSION TO THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PREMIER’S OFFICE 10TH-15TH JUNE 2023 His Excellency Mr. Didier Trebucq, United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Honourable Ministers and Junior Ministers of the Government of