Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin Turnbull is presently representing the B.V.I. at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. According to the United Nations, COP27 Climate is a unique opportunity for the B.V.I. to strengthen is partnership with the United Kingdom Government through the newly appointed Overseas Territories

On the invitation of the United Kingdom  Speaker in the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle, young persons from across the Overseas Territories were invited to attend a special segment of the UK Youth Parliament sitting on November 4th, 2022. It is the first time since 2019 that the UK Youth Parliament are meeting in

Good morning to the people of the Virgin Islands and members of the media. I am proud to sit here wearing pink in recognition of breast cancer awareness month.  We remember those we have lost to the scourge of cancer; we celebrate the tenacity of spirit of the survivors; and we urge all concerned to

STATEMENT BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE DR. the HONOURABLE NATALIO D. WHEATLEY ON THE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT ON THE FRAMEWORK FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COI REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS AND OTHER REFORMS 5TH OCTOBER 2022 Fellow Virgin Islanders, More than five months ago the Government of National Unity made a commitment to reform in order to strengthen

Acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2023: Monday, 2nd January              (In lieu of Sunday 1st January) New Year’s Day Monday, 6th March(In lieu of Tuesday7th March)  The Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity

His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin CMG and Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley paid their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in London on behalf of the Government and People of the Virgin Islands. Governor Rankin and Premier Wheatley travelled to the United Kingdom on Friday, 16th

His Excellency the Governor Mr. John James Rankin CMG officially read the proclamation of the new Sovereign King Charles III at Governor House on Sunday, September 11, and a gun salute was shot in honour of His Majesty.  (Photo credit: Ronnielle Frazer, GIS)

After remarks from His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin and Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, a 21 Gun salute was fired in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.

STATEMENT FROM HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR JOHN RANKIN CMG  THURSDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER:   The following statement has issued from Buckingham Palace:  “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.” I know the people of the British Virgin Islands will be

STATEMENT BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE DR. THE HONOURABLE NATALIO D. WHEATLEY THURSDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER, 2022 TRIBUTE ON THE PASSING OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II A pleasant good afternoon to all citizens, residents and visitors here in the Virgin Islands and persons listening online and via radio. Like most of you, I was