All of the Overseas Territories (OTs) and Crown Dependencies, have previously committed to the implementation of publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership, commonly referred to as PARBOs, on the basis of European Union (EU) Member States’ implementation of the EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive. However, the decision late last year by the European Court of

REMARKS BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE, ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CLIMATE CHANGE DR. HONOURABLE NATALIO D. WHEATLEY ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE UPDATES ON RECENT DUTY TRAVELS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2023 Climate change is the single greatest threat to our survival and development. As small islands, we contribute less than a drop

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley has said the completion of the report by the Constitutional Review Commission signals constitutional progress and the evolution of the Virgin Islands’ democratic system. The completed report of the full review of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 was officially handed over to His Excellency the

Premier and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley is leading a three member delegation to the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai. The COP is an annual event where countries that are party to the UNFCCC review and agree joint efforts

Message by Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley Anniversary of the Great March of 1949 27 November, 2023 A pleasant good day to all the beautiful people of the Virgin Islands. The fruits of the 1949 Great March were monumental achievements by our fore parents. They have indelibly changed the political,

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, delivered the 2024 Budget Address in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly earlier today, with a fiscal package totaling $382.67 million. The theme of the 2024 Budget is, “Planning, Priorities, and Progress: Building a Sustainable Nation”, which according to the Premier and Minister of Finance, presents

STATEMENT BY HONOURABLE DR. NATALIO D. WHEATLEY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE PRESS CONFERENCE JMC MEETINGS THURSDAY, 9th NOVEMBER  pleasant good afternoon to the members of the press corps, persons viewing via Facebook, and the wonderful people of the Virgin Islands. In continuing my Administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance, I am pleased

The Government of the Virgin Islands will continue its focus on the preservation and advancement of the Territory’s culture in activities to observe Culture and Tourism month. Director of Culture Dr. Katherine Smith said the month of activities will begin on November 1 and will be observed under the theme, “Our Virgin Islands, Our Story:

Remarks by Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley Premier and Minister of Finance Heroes and Foreparents Day and the 80th Anniversary of Secondary Education  Honouring Our Stalwart Educators 16 October, 2023 A pleasant good day to all the people of the Virgin Islands. Today, we are commemorating Heroes and Fore Parents Day and the 80th Anniversary of Secondary Education

Welcome Remarks by Honourable. Natalio D. Wheatley Premier and Minister of Finance 36th OECS/Pooled Procurement Service (PPS) Policy Board Meeting and 9th OECS Council of Health Ministers Meeting His Excellency, Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The Honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph, Outgoing Chair of the OECS/Pooled Procurement Service