Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley will be absent from the Territory from Friday, November 15, 2024, to Friday, November 22, 2024, to attend the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings in the United Kingdom. In the Premier’s absence, Honourable Kye Rymer, Minister for Communications and Works, will act as Premier and Minister
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Governor Daniel Pruce has assented The Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024 which provides pathways to Residence Status for children, including those born in the Virgin Islands to non-Belonger parents. The Act was assented to on Friday, November 1 and also addresses issues including the length of time required to qualify for Residence and Belonger
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2025 Budget Address Laying the Blocks of Success BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE NATION Delivered by Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier and Minister of Finance 11 November 2024 Thank you, Madam Speaker. Salutations based on protocol ( Speaker, Deputy Premier, Other Ministers, Attorney General, Deputy Governor, Justices, Leader of the Opposition, Deputy Speaker, Junior Ministers,
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Effective 15 November 2024, all sanctions applications, reporting forms and related queries should be directed to the Virgin Islands Sanctions Unit, under the responsibility of the Attorney General. This follows a six-month handover period between the Governor’s Office and the Virgin Islands Sanctions Unit culminating with the Governor’s delegation of relevant powers under Statutory Instrument
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His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, has signed instruments of appointment, resulting in changes to ministerial portfolios for the following ministries: the Premier’s Office; the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development; the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade; the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change; and the Ministry of Communications
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The Rt. Hon. Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for the UK Overseas Territories, has arrived today for a visit from 4 to 6 November. The Minister’s programme will include meetings with Premier Honorable Dr. Natalio Wheatley; Leader of the Opposition Honorable Ronnie Skelton; members of the Government of the Virgin Islands; senior public officials, and
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Statement by Hon. Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier of the Virgin Islands on Financial Services 1 November 2024, 2024 As Premier and now Minister responsible for Financial Services, I am pleased to lead our efforts in one of the most dynamic and globally significant sectors of the Virgin Islands. I reinforce my commitment to the
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Press Statement On Publication Of Remaining Coi Audits From Governor Of The British Virgin Islands Mr Daniel Pruce I am pleased to confirm the remaining audits completed as part of the Commission of Inquiry were laid in the House of Assembly on 3rd September and are now publicly accessible on www.auditbvi.com. These audits, relating to COVID-19 assistance
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22nd October, 2024 Statement Premier and Leader of Government Business Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley Announcement of political changes to the composition of Government Good morning to the people of the Virgin Islands. I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Heroes and Foreparents Day yesterday and that you had the opportunity to reflect on our nationally
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