The Government of the Virgin Islands has today published its Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment 2025, reflecting the Territory’s continued efforts to safeguard the integrity of its financial system, and its commitment to evolving international standards in counter-terrorist financing. The updated assessment, which builds on the Territory’s first Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment published in 2020, was

Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Honourable Julian Fraser attended the 12th annual meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 12) Antigua and Barbuda held on April 29. Honourable Fraser presented remarks as the outgoing Chairman of the Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability

Panel Opening Remarks by Hon. Julian Fraser Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Virgin Islands Focus Finance and Capacity: Mobilisation of Resources and Partnerships; Regional Sustainable Financing Mechanism – Highlighting The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund Greetings from the people of The Virgin Islands. I’d like to sincerely thank the OECS Commission

The Government of the Virgin Islands today published its inaugural National Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing Risk Assessment of Legal Persons and Legal Arrangements, reaffirming the Territory’s commitment to global standards on transparency, beneficial ownership, and the prevention of financial crime. The risk assessment—mandated under the revised Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations

Press Conference 21st March 2025 Statement By Premier Hon. Dr Natalio D. Wheatley Update On 76th Meeting Of The Oecs Authority And Other Matters A pleasant good morning to the people of the Virgin Islands. Welcome to the Members of the Press Corps to this press conference. My Government’s regular updates to you reflects our ongoing commitment

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change is in the process of developing new legislation aimed at enhancing the protection of the Virgin Islands’ natural environment. In a bid to ensure that this legislation reflects the priorities and concerns of residents, the Ministry is inviting the public to participate in a brief, 5-minute

Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE Statement During Special Announcement March 11, 2025 As the Premier has rightly said, we face turbulent times. We must therefore rise above personal and political differences and stand together for the good of our people and the future of the Virgin Islands. These days demand unity, responsibility, and unwavering commitment to

Statement By Premier Of The Virgin Islands Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley Special Announcement 11 March, 2025 A pleasant good afternoon to the people of the Virgin Islands. The world economy is entering a period of turbulence as the global economic landscape shifts from major policy decisions abroad. The impact of this turbulence will impact the

The 2025 United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Youth Summit convened young representatives from across the UK Overseas Territories to engage in meaningful dialogue on issues that significantly impact our communities. Key topics included neurodiversity and disability in education, LGBTQ+ representation and immigration and migration. The resulting communiqué reflects their collective voices and aspirations for the

Premier Members of the Press Corps Senior Public Servants Ladies and gentleman A pleasant good morning. I am very pleased to join Premier Wheatley for the very first time at one of his press conferences as a Member of his Government Since my appointment as Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate