Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he was embarrassed about the fact that immigration detainees continued to escape from the Castle Maria Hotel, despite claims that security measures had been increased. The hotel has been used as a temporary immigration detention […]

It would appear the BVI’s long-promised National Tourism Plan has been placed on perpetual hold with no further plans for it to continue. Premier and Minister for Tourism Dr Natalio Wheatley had previously updated the territory on the matter saying […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has conceded that it may be time to review the Territorial At-Large system in place for candidates seeking elected political office and suggested this may be the best time to do so. There are four At-Large […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that his hand is not being forced in moving forward with a constitutional review for the territory. This is despite the UK parliament’s Order in Council that remains in place for the BVI, which could […]

With the $65 million Caribbean Development Bank loan for hurricane receovery projects almost exhausted, the government is looking to secure another loan within the same price range to continue its recovery. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley gave […]

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force charged one of the five persons taken into custody in relation to the illegal firearms uncovered late last week. Over […]

Premier and Minister for Tourism Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government has been assessing different measures to ensure tourists from the United States can have easier access to the territory through airlift. The Premier said discussions are ongoing with different […]

Amid reports of disgruntled staff at the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) and a strike threat at their New York office, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has assured persons that he continues to have an open-door policy.  The strike issue, which reportedly […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed his displeasure at the state of road works in the East End/Long Look community and has insisted that he will ensure the issues raised by residents will be fixed under his watch. The area, […]

The question has once again been raised about whether former Premier Andrew Fahie’s First District seat in the House of Assembly (HOA) will become vacant and a by-election triggered to select his replacement.  Interest has been re-ignited yet again as […]