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Premier Hails Economic Boost From King Of The Court
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Premier Hails Economic Boost From King Of The Court

Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley, who is also the Seventh District Representative, has congratulated Team Tortola-BVI on capturing the 2026 King of the Court championship title and the tournament's $30,000 grand prize. The Premier, a sp…

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Anegadians Push Back Against Premier's District Council
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Anegadians Push Back Against Premier's District Council

…e Virgin Islands prepares to begin negotiations with the United Kingdom next month. While Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley promoted the idea of an Anegada Council as a way to bring decision-making and resources closer to the island, some residents challenged the pr…

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Premier Signals Another $500K For Farmers, Fishers
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Premier Signals Another $500K For Farmers, Fishers

Premier and Minister of Finance Natalio Wheatley says the Virgin Islands Government is preparing to inject at least another $500,000 into its farmers and fishers grant initiative later this year, while insisting that stricter controls are now in place to avoid…

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Premier’s Address Disconnected From Everyday Struggles
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Premier’s Address Disconnected From Everyday Struggles

The State of the Territory Address delivered by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has drawn sharp criticism from Opposition Leader Marlon Penn, who argued that it failed to address the daily struggles facing residents and offered little hope…

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Premier Presses Committee Over Gov't Pension Increase
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Premier Presses Committee Over Gov't Pension Increase

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley is growing impatient with the pace at which recommendations for long-promised increases to Government pensioners are being finalised, as retirees continue to await relief amid mounting cost-of-living pressur…

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Residents Seeing Results From Road, Water Upgrades — Premier
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Residents Seeing Results From Road, Water Upgrades — Premier

…enefits of government's major investments in roads and water infrastructure, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley. Speaking during his State of the Territory Address, Wheatley said the Virgin Islands is undergoing one of the mo…

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Premier Says Critics Made Him The ‘Bad Guy’
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Premier Says Critics Made Him The ‘Bad Guy’

…Islands’ minimum wage from $6 per hour to $7.25 per hour was the right move, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley, despite criticism from those who wanted a steeper increase. The new minimum wage officially took effect on July…

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Premier Bemoans Lack of Accountability for Security
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Premier Bemoans Lack of Accountability for Security

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that the Virgin Islands needs control over its security sector, saying the territory currently lacks the tools to hold anyone accountable under the existing constitutional arrangement. The Premier

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Premier In UK For Key Talks
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Premier In UK For Key Talks

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley is in the United Kingdom (UK) attending high level meetings with Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories Hon. Stephen Doughty and other United Kingdom officials. According to his…

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