Statement by Premier Wheatley - Update on Requirements for Foreign Based Charter Vessels

Wednesday, 16 November 2022 - 5:42pm

Madam Speaker, over the weekend, I made an announcement pertaining to the change in some of the requirements for foreign based charter vessels.

Young Virgin Islander Charity Rymer to Speak in the UK House of Commons

Friday, 4 November 2022 - 7:07am

On the invitation of the United Kingdom  Speaker in the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle, young persons from across the Overseas Territories were invited to attend a special segment of the UK Youth Parliament sitting on November 4th, 2022.

Statement by the Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull - Listing of Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence Sales on the Government of the Virgin Islands’ Website

Friday, 28 October 2022 - 4:09pm

Madame Speaker, I am pleased to share recent advancements in ensuring greater awareness of the availability of lands for first-time land and property owners, as well as those who are seeking to increase their stake in the economic and social development of our beautiful islands. 

Statement By Deputy Premier And Minister For Communications And Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer On Burt Point Waste Water Treatment Plant

Thursday, 27 October 2022 - 10:05am

As most of us should be aware, the Waste Water Treatment Plant at Burt Point suffered substantial damage during the passage of Hurricane Irma in 2017 and was eventually inoperable at a later point thereafter.

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.

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