Statement Organisation: Agriculture and Fisheries Department Release Date: 16 January, 2026 Madam Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House, and the people of the Virgin Islands, of the Government’s approval and implementation of the Commercial Agriculture and Fisheries Grant Policy, entitled “From Land and Sea to Enterprise: Unlocking the Economic Potential of Agriculture

Press Release Organisation: Ministry of Finance Release Date: 15 January, 2026 The Ministry of Finance is pleased to announce that S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has affirmed the British Virgin Islands’ ‘BBB’ long-term and ‘A-2’ short-term sovereign credit ratings. This affirmation, accompanied by a stable outlook, serves as a powerful endorsement of our territory’s resilient institutional

Press Release Organisation: Premier’s Office Release Date: 15 January, 2026 Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr. Natalio Wheatley, has described his participation in the recent political caucus of Heads of Government of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as both necessary and encouraging, given the pace of current regional and international

Statement Organisation: Governor’s Office Release Date: 13 January, 2026 Legislative Pillars of Progress: Building a Sustainable Nation Introduction and Reflection 1. As Governor of these Virgin Islands, I am pleased to be here today to perform my constitutional responsibilities on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III in delivering the Speech from the Throne. 2.

Press Release Organisation: Premier’s Office Release Date: 12 January, 2026 The Government of the Virgin Islands today announced that the draft Freedom of Information Act, 2012 is now publicly available for review, marking a significant step toward strengthening transparency, accountability, and public participation in governance. Members of the public, civil society organisations, the private sector,

The Government of the Virgin Islands has secured agreement with the United Kingdom to commence formal constitutional negotiations in the first quarter of 2026, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley announced during his government’s press conference on Friday. Premier Wheatley was reporting on The Territory’s participation in the recent Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in

Premier, the Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, has concluded a series of engagements in the United Kingdom, including participation in the Joint Ministerial Council and meetings with the diaspora. A notable highlight of his visit was an audience with His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace. He is photographed here alongside Member of Parliament Stephen

The Government of the Virgin Islands today signaled the successful conclusion of this year’s Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings, held in London, United Kingdom, where leaders and representatives of the United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories (OTs) gathered to address shared challenges, strengthen intergovernmental collaboration, and chart a unified path forward. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce the successful hosting of its annual Diaspora Gathering at BVI House in London as part of the Virgin Islands delegation’s preparations for the 2025 Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). The event brought together Virgin Islands students, professionals, and residents living in the United Kingdom for an

Press Release Organisation: Premier’s Office Release Date: 19 November, 2025 The Government of the Virgin Islands has released a new fact sheet and comprehensive policy guide designed to strengthen the proper and lawful use of discretionary powers across the public service. Discretionary powers, commonly indicated in legislation by terms such as “may,” “if the Minister