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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The people of the Virgin Islands are being urged to reflect on the legacies of their ancestors and national heroes as the Territory prepares to observe Heroes and Foreparents Day. Premier Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley said the day is dedicated to recognising the extraordinary contributions of the Territory’s national heroes and foreparents, whose resilience,
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A pleasant Good Day to all the people of the Virgin Islands. One of the biggest challenges we face in the BVI is striking the right balance between use and development of our resources and protecting those resources from damage and depletion. One thing that we can say about Virgin Islands people is that we
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The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a week-long National Celebration in honour of The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira on the occasion of her retirement from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court as Chief Justice. The celebrations themed, ‘Celebrating our Radiant Daughter: A Journey from the Virgin Islands to the Privy Council’, are
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A delegation from the Virgin Islands, led by the esteemed Premier Dr. Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, alongside Deputy Premier Honourable Lorna Smith OBE, has successfully concluded a pivotal five-day visit to London. This visit was a crucial opportunity for the Premier to engage with the new UK Government, including Minister for Overseas Territories, Mr. Stephen
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In a profession often dominated by tradition, Liselin Frazer who hails from Sea Cows Bay on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, emerges as a trailblazer in the marine industry, personifying the spirit of Virgin Islands excellence and innovation. A recent graduate from the University of Southampton with a BEng in Ship
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