Statement by Premier Wheatley - Trinidad and Tobago’s Agri-Investment Forum & Expo II And AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum

Wednesday, 26 October 2022 - 5:05pm

Madam Speaker, I wish to report to this Honourable House on two recent initiatives aimed at improving trade and commerce within the region, and which I was fortunate to be a part of, representing the Virgin Islands.

Premier Wheatley's Statement On BVI/USVI Friendship Day 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Wednesday, 26 October 2022 - 4:47pm

Madame Speaker, 21 October is a significant day in the Virgin Islands.

On that day, 50 years ago in 1972, the first observance of BVI/USVI (British Virgin Islands/United States Virgin Islands) Friendship Day was held here, specifically on Tortola.

Premier Wheatley's Statement - Government Remains Committed To Combatting Crime

Wednesday, 26 October 2022 - 4:33pm

Madam Speaker, last Friday, 21 October, 2022, the Virgin Islands witnessed yet another senseless, reckless and outright despicable act of gun violence, which resulted in the loss of two lives and injuries to two other persons in Fat Hog’s Bay. The deceased are Kawa Cornwall, aged 38, of Long Bush, and Kadeem E. Frett, 28, of Long Look. The incident took place shortly after 8:30 pm in a very busy and crowded area in Fat Hog’s Bay.

Premier Wheatley Statement - Recent Update On National And Political Developments In The United Kingdom

Wednesday, 26 October 2022 - 4:20pm

Madam Speaker,

I would like to update this Honourable House on national and political developments in the United Kingdom (UK) that we here the Virgin Islands must pay close attention to as a British Overseas Territory (BOT).

Official Funeral For Former Legislator Cyril Lewis Walters, MBE

Wednesday, 28 September 2022 - 7:59am

The official funeral of former legislator, Mr. Cyril Lewis Walter, MBE, also known as Louis Walters, will be held on Friday, September 30.

Virgin Islands Delegates Attend 65th Parliamentary Conference

Tuesday, 23 August 2022 - 4:27pm

Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, Mrs. Corine George-Massicote is leading a three-member delegation to the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Halifax, Canada.   

Assistance Grant Programme Registration Ongoing

Wednesday, 10 August 2022 - 4:42pm

Persons who were receiving assistance from the House of Assembly are reminded to register for the Public Assistance Programme.

House of Assembly Statement by Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley - “Financial Services Update – Russian Sanctions”

Tuesday, 26 July 2022 - 12:26pm

Madam Speaker, I crave your indulgence and ask that I be allowed at this time to update this Honourable House on matters pertaining to the financial services sector, specifically with regard to Russian sanctions. 

House of Assembly Statement by Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley - “Financial Services Update – Reviews and Assessments”

Tuesday, 26 July 2022 - 12:21pm

Madam Speaker, I wish to now give an update on preparations for the various assessments that the Virgin Islands is presently involved in. Whilst these assessments are at varying stages and are reviewing diverse areas in the tax and regulatory sphere, they all have one thing in common. A successful conclusion and outcome of each assessment is paramount to sustaining a viable financial services industry for the Territory.

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