Press Release Organisation: Premier’s Office Release Date: 12 January, 2026 The Government of the Virgin Islands today announced that the draft Freedom of Information Act, 2012 is now publicly available for review, marking a significant step toward strengthening transparency, accountability, and public participation in governance. Members of the public, civil society organisations, the private sector,

The Government of the Virgin Islands has secured agreement with the United Kingdom to commence formal constitutional negotiations in the first quarter of 2026, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley announced during his government’s press conference on Friday. Premier Wheatley was reporting on The Territory’s participation in the recent Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in

Premier, the Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, has concluded a series of engagements in the United Kingdom, including participation in the Joint Ministerial Council and meetings with the diaspora. A notable highlight of his visit was an audience with His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace. He is photographed here alongside Member of Parliament Stephen

The Government of the Virgin Islands today signaled the successful conclusion of this year’s Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings, held in London, United Kingdom, where leaders and representatives of the United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories (OTs) gathered to address shared challenges, strengthen intergovernmental collaboration, and chart a unified path forward. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce the successful hosting of its annual Diaspora Gathering at BVI House in London as part of the Virgin Islands delegation’s preparations for the 2025 Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). The event brought together Virgin Islands students, professionals, and residents living in the United Kingdom for an

Press Release Organisation: Premier’s Office Release Date: 19 November, 2025 The Government of the Virgin Islands has released a new fact sheet and comprehensive policy guide designed to strengthen the proper and lawful use of discretionary powers across the public service. Discretionary powers, commonly indicated in legislation by terms such as “may,” “if the Minister

Press Statement by  Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier and Minister of Finance At Press Conference on 07 November 2025 I will be leading a delegation to London from 24 to 28 November to participate in the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), a political meeting of OT Leaders, the Minister for Overseas Territories, the Right Honourable

2026 Budget Address  Pillars of Progress  BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE NATION  Delivered by  Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier and Minister of Finance  06 November 2025  Thank you, Mister Speaker.  Salutations based on protocol ( Speaker, Deputy Premier, Other Ministers, Attorney General, Deputy Governor, Justices, Leader of the Opposition, Deputy Speaker, Junior Ministers, Other Members of

The Government of the Virgin Islands announces that the Honourable Dr Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier and Minister of Finance, will deliver the 2026 Budget Address tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, 2025, under the theme “Pillars of Progress – Building a Sustainable Nation.” The address will be broadcast live at 10:00 a.m. on the Government of the

The Office of the Deputy Governor advises that Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2026, acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended. Tuesday 30th June, 2026 will be one-off public holiday for the Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate, Long Look.