The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) recently provided an overview of its accomplishments and future objectives during the Standing Finance Committee Deliberations. Among the achievements in 2023, the DDM informed the SFC about the launch of an upgraded app featuring enhanced weather monitoring and the hiring of a Meteorological Officer responsible for delivering marine and … Continued
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says House of Assembly members are unanimously disappointed by outgoing Governor John Rankin’s intent to seek additional authority from the United Kingdom. Rankin revealed that he intends to seek additional powers for the Governor’s Office to boost the implementation of reforms related to the Commission of Inquiry. In response, Wheatley said … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has sought to clarify the figures of the 2024 Budget, stating that there was a misunderstanding of the total value that was presented during his November Budget Address. Premier Wheatley made the disclosure during his opening remarks of the debate for the 2024 Budget. He … Continued
Premier and Minister responsible for Climate Change Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says his government intends to press the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to have it introduce a project to equip roofs of homes and buildings across the territory with solar panels. Premier Wheatley made the statement at a recent press conference in response to … Continued
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
