Premier Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley will be away from the Territory from Friday, February 14th to Sunday, February 23rd attend high-level meetings with key Asian stakeholders. The meetings will be held between February 16th to 21st and will take place in critical financial hubs including Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau, and Malaysia. These discussions are part

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has introduced revised Financial Sanctions Guidelines, reinforcing the jurisdiction’s commitment to upholding international sanctions and strengthening compliance measures. Issued under the authority of the Governor of the Virgin Islands, the guidelines provide comprehensive guidance for persons, entities inclusive of financial institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), and other regulated entities to

 The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched the 2025 Medium-Term Development Strategy (MTDevS), to guide the Territory’s growth and development, in alignment with the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP). The three-year strategy was established as a stand-alone document separate from the Medium-Term Fiscal Plan, and serves as the government’s primary tool for implementing the

Publication of the Report of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization’s Visting Mission to the British Virgin Islands 6th February 2025 Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley Press Statement A pleasant good morning to the people of the Virgin Islands. I am pleased to announce that the United Nations (UN) has published the official report

STATEMENT BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE HONOURABLE DR. NATALIO D. WHEATLEY FEBRUARY 5TH, 2025 BVI Defends Its Record And Commitment To Global Financial Services Regulation The BVI Government strongly refutes the recent allegations made against it as part of a series of misinformed, misleading and malicious attacks. These have sought to portray the territory as

Remarks by Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley Update on Current Matters Press Conference – 23 January 2025 As we are still in January, it is only fitting to extend heartfelt New Year’s wishes to the people of the Virgin Islanders. May this year bring us prosperity, unity, and continued progress. Before we proceed, I

Remarks by Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley Update on Current Matters Press Conference – 23 January 2025 As we are still in January, it is only fitting to extend heartfelt New Year’s wishes to the people of the Virgin Islanders. May this year bring us prosperity, unity, and continued progress. Before we proceed, I

The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched a public consultation on its proposed policy regarding the rights of access to the register of beneficial ownership.  As a trusted international finance centre, the British Virgin Islands remains steadfast in its commitment to adhering to global standards and best practices in combatting illicit finance.  This consultation

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, has been elected President of the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) and will also serve as President of the Political Council. Premier Wheatley stated, “This is not just about leadership; it’s about unity and collaboration. Together, we will harness our collective strengths to address the challenges

Holders of a British Overseas Territory Citizen (BOTC) passport from the Virgin Islands are not required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) when traveling to the United Kingdom (UK). The Civil Registry and Passport Office has announced that according to the guidelines published by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), British