The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage Policy & Strategy 2023 to 2028. The policy framework is expected to guide the future growth and development of the cultural sector in the Virgin Islands. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, whose portfolio includes Culture,

The Government of the Virgin Islands is about to commence work on Phase 1 of the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan.  Phase one (1) of the plan will include construction of public and taxi parking lots and a barrier with revegetation of native species to protect the eastern sand dune from vehicular traffic

The British Virgin Islands’ (BVI’s) positive role in the global economy has been underscored in a new independent report launched today: ‘Beyond globalisation: The British Virgin Islands contribution to global prosperity in an uncertain world’. The report, based on quantitative and qualitative research of firms operating in the BVI1, shows that the BVI is home to

His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin CMG has signed a proclamation to pave the way for the 2023 General Elections. Additionally, in accordance with section 86 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007, Governor Rankin issued a proclamation and appointed Monday, April 24 as the date on which the next general election will be

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that the people of the Virgin Islands are at the heart of the National Sustainable Development Plan that is to be launched next week. The Premier said the plan that will be launched by the Government of the Virgin Islands on Monday, 27th

STATEMENT BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE DR. HON. NATALIO D. WHEATLEY ON THE 44TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOME) AND GOVERNANCE REFORM MATTERS MONDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2023 Good afternoon to the people of the Virgin Islands and I apologise for the delay. Firstly, let me give

The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to celebrate the life of the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt and will be observing the 23rd anniversary of this commemorative occasion on March 5. Mr. Stoutt considered as one of the Territory’s greatest visionary leaders will be remembered this year under the theme, “Country Man Comes to Town:

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking the public’s input on the development of a Culture and Heritage Policy and Strategy. The formulation of this document is in alignment with The Virgin Islands National Sustainable Development Plan – Vision 2036: Building a Sustainable Virgin Islands, which engaged the public through more than 60 stakeholder

I would like to make a statement to this Honourable House on the recent visit to these Virgin Islands by the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Overseas Territories (OTs) The Right Honourable Lord Goldsmith. Madam Speaker, Lord Goldsmith visited the Territory from 31st January to 2nd February to familiarize himself with the Virgin Islands

STATEMENT BY THE RT HON LORD GOLDSMITH THE MINISTER FOR OVERSEAS TERRITORIES, COMMONWEALTH, ENERGY, CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAT THE FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (FCDO) REGARDING HIS VISIT TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FEBRUARY 2, 2023 I have so enjoyed being here in the British Virgin Islands – meeting elected representatives, officials and community members from right