Statement by Premier, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley On the Passing of Dr. Robert Mathavious 15 September 2025 With profound sorrow, I extend condolences on behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands on the passing of Dr. Robert A. Mathavious, O.B.E.,

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Statement by Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley At Live Press Conference 3 October 2025 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, members of the media. Thank you for joining us today.  I wish to recognise the Cabinet Secretary, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Financial Services, and

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Government of the Virgin Islands Official Statement by Premier Dr Natalio D. Wheatley on the Lifting of the Order in Council to Suspend the VI Constitution 22 September 2025 Good day to the people of the Virgin Islands. I am pleased to inform you that the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Rt. Hon. Yvette

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Financial Services: A Dialogue with Premier and Industry Leaders Road Town, Tortola — Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Honourable Dr Natalio D. Wheatley, has reaffirmed the critical importance of the Virgin Islands’ financial services sector to the Territory’s economic and social progress, while honouring the legacy of the late Dr Robert A. Mathavious, a

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The Office of the Deputy Governor is inviting members of the public to share their views on the Public Service Transformation Programme via a survey. Public Service Transformation Manager, Mrs. Kishann Cupid Braithwaite said that the survey comes at a pivotal point in the life of the programme and public insight is needed to chart

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Organisation: Civil Registry & Passport Office Release Date: 29 August, 2025 The Civil Registry and Passport Office is advising members of the public of new guidance issued by the United States Department of State regarding the process related to various categories of visas. According to the U.S Department of State, a revision to the categories

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The Attorney General’s Chambers has launched a succession planning initiative in legislative drafting and is inviting qualified Virgin Islanders and Belongers to express their interest in participating by 30th August. The initiative is a crucial step in the Government of the Virgin Islands’ broader succession planning strategy and seeks to develop long-term, in-house expertise in

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In honour of the 75th anniversary of the Restoration of The Virgin Islands Legislature, the public is invited to help share in the re-telling of the Territory’s rich legislative history. The planning committee is seeking submissions of photographs (with captions) and videos that capture memorable moments, significant events, notable personalities, and important milestones. These contributions

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Hundreds gathered at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Thursday, July 17, to pay their final respects to the late Mrs. Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, former legislator and cultural icon.  The official funeral was held at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex. The day began with a solemn procession from the House of Assembly Chamber at 8:00 a.m.,

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Tortola, Virgin Islands – 17th July 2025 As Premier of the Virgin Islands, I was pleased to visit London for a series of productive engagements with the United Kingdom Government, Members of Parliament, and fellow leaders of the Overseas Territories, focused on governance reform, the fight against illicit finance, and the shared priorities of the

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