The recently concluded Joint Ministerial Council meetings in London have resulted in promising news for the British Virgin Islands Government as it pursues its goal of borrowing at least $100 million to assist with the rehabilitation of the territory’s infrastructure. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed during a recent press … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission Report is completed and was recently submitted to His Excellency Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley. Premier Wheatley described the completion of the report by the Constitutional Review Commission as a positive indication of constitutional progress and the evolution of the Virgin Islands democratic system. He said, … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is in attendance at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which commenced today Thursday, November 30. The objective of this 28th annual United Nations (UN) climate change conference which runs until Wednesday, December 6 is to determine the responsibilities of governments, and other … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has announced a budget for 2024 totaling $382.67 million. Premier Wheatley provided the figures during the 2024 Budget Address at the Sixth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly. Of the total budget, he said $360.24 million is expected to come … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says he intends to borrow upwards of $100 million to assist with the rehabilitation of the territory’s infrastructure. Premier Wheatley made the statement at a press conference last Friday in response to a question posed by local media. After it was announced that the United … Continued
In a recent press conference, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley expressed satisfaction with the progress made on the implementation of the Framework for Reforms, and the recognition of this progress in the 4th Quarterly Report by His Excellency the Governor. Dr. Wheatley acknowledged the demanding workload but emphasized the government’s commitment to implementing the … Continued
The Frenchman’s Cay Bridge reconstruction project is now completed and opened to full use following a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer thanked the former Premier and District One Representative Honourable Andrew Fahie for the role he played in getting the project … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Territory from April 25 to May 5. While away, the Premier will lead a delegation to the annual SeaTrade summit which is the largest global cruise forum that takes place in Miami, Florida annually. The summit provides an opportunity for destinations, ports, … Continued
