Statement By Premier And Minister Of Finance Dr. The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley On Behalf Of The Government Of National Unity

Thursday, 2 June 2022 - 11:12am

Fellow Virgin Islanders,

A pleasant good morning. I speak to you today on behalf of the Government of National Unity to share our plans to hold a series of public meetings on government reform, as well as begin dialogue on other matters of public interest.

Statement by Premier Wheatley with Updates on Current Matters - May 27, 2022

Friday, 27 May 2022 - 5:06pm

Good afternoon ladies and gentleman of the press corps and persons listening via social media and radio.

My Administration remains committed to engagement with the press and the public, so I am very pleased to have this press conference today.

Statement by Premier Wheatley - National Unity Government

Friday, 27 May 2022 - 4:49pm

Thank you, Madame Speaker for allowing me this opportunity to make this brief statement to this Honourable House.

Honourable Members, over the past few weeks there have been a number of significant developments as it relates to the Governance of the Virgin Islands and how we are continuing to ensure the good conduct of the business of the people as their democratically elected Representatives under our current Constitutional arrangement.

VI Premier Says Government Reform Is ‘Top Priority’

Wednesday, 25 May 2022 - 3:22pm

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has affirmed that, “Reform itself remains a top priority of his administration”, in a public statement regarding key issues on government reform.

Statement by Premier Wheatley - Update On Reform And Other Developments

Tuesday, 24 May 2022 - 1:27pm

Fellow Virgin Islanders,

A pleasant good morning. As the Government of National Unity continues its third week in office, I would like to provide you with an update on key issues regarding reform.

Statement by Premier Wheatley with Update on Current Matters - May 13, 2022

Friday, 13 May 2022 - 4:03pm

A pleasant good morning to the Virgin Islands community; those of you joining us live via the radio and the various social media channels.

I especially wish to welcome the members of the media who are with us.

Consistent with your Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability and overall keeping you informed on the work that we are doing to properly manage your affairs, I intend, as Premier, to continue the practice of holding regular press conferences to provide updates on current matters and answer questions from the media.

First Cabinet Meeting

Thursday, 12 May 2022 - 5:43pm

Left to Right Cabinet Secretary Ms. Sandra Ward, Attorney General Honourable Dawn J. Smith, Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull, Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer, His Excellency, the Governor and Chairman John J. Rankin, CMG, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, and Sports Honourable Sharie de Castro. The first meeting with Members of the new Cabinet of the Virgin Islands was held on 11th May, 2022 at the Premier’s Conference Room.

New Cabinet Takes Confidentiality Oaths!

Thursday, 12 May 2022 - 5:40pm

Members of the new Cabinet of the Virgin Islands seen here holding their Oaths of Cabinet Confidentiality, which were administered by Chairman, His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG

Statement from His Excellency the Governor John Rankin, CMG on COI Criminal Investigations

Thursday, 12 May 2022 - 3:40pm

As I stated when I published the Commission of Inquiry report on 29 April, I believe it is a vital and hugely valuable contribution towards the achievement of better governance for the people of the BVI.

Statement of Updates by Premier Wheatley - May 11, 2022

Wednesday, 11 May 2022 - 8:07pm

As you would recall, last Thursday, 5 May, 2022, your National Unity Government took office with a pledge to work together to urgently deal with a number of critical matters and to build a better Virgin Islands.

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