Premier promotes regional agenda at Dubai summit
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is attending a major international cooperation conference in Dubai aimed at advancing sustainable development across the Greater Caribbean Region.
The Premier is participating in the 10th Association of Caribbean States (ACS) International Cooperation Conference, held from February 3 to 4 on the margins of the World Governments Summit.
A government press release stated that the forum “seeks to deliver tangible and high-impact outcomes for the sustainable development of the Greater Caribbean Region”. It added that, for the first time, the conference is being convened on a global platform highlighting innovation, resilience and South–South cooperation.
In an invitation extended to the Premier, the ACS indicated that the conference would facilitate dialogue on several flagship initiatives. These include the digitisation of maritime transport and logistics, regional strategies to address sargassum, ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction, and implementation of the ACS Strategic Plan 2025–2035.
The government stated that the trip was fully sponsored by the World Governments Summit and the ACS.
“By participating in this high-level exchange, the Virgin Islands is continuing to position itself as a proactive leader in regional diplomacy and environmental stewardship,” Premier Wheatley stated.
“Our participation allows us to align our development goals with broader regional strategies. By leveraging global partnerships and South–South cooperation, we can more effectively address challenges like sargassum and maritime efficiency that no single nation can solve alone,” he added.
ACS Secretary-General H E Noemí Espinoza Madrid said Premier Wheatley’s presence was invaluable in advancing the region’s shared development agenda.
The Premier is accompanied by Special Envoy Benito Wheatley.
While the Premier is overseas, Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has been authorised to carry out the duties of Premier and Minister of Finance from February 1 to 10.
The ACS brings together countries of the Greater Caribbean to promote consultation, cooperation and coordinated action on regional priorities.
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Another trip at taxpayers expense that will yield zero benefits for the BVI. I am sure all he is doing is sight seeing, eating and sleeping. Nothing different from what he does while in the BVI. We really in deep trouble.
I am your God Dear people of the BVI Always flying high in the sky for my flock
tax money to work mehson
that tax increase we get getting to use right away! aside from the pay increase for 100%
Two bros in DUBAI – make sure you get the most expensive DUBAI chocolates (on our dime fo’ sure) when you both dine out together!
Must be nice brothers!!!
I like.
A whole lot better than monstjn up with the Dingos..
Mind the company you keep is a verified truth time and time again.
Suggest a trip to Monaco,,,,would do a lot for persibal outlook and methodology in Governance and development of a small country,
Great to see Sowanda is becoming a MILLION MILER traveller at the EXPENSE of the BVI VOTERS.
Well done, KEEP ON SPENDING OUR MONEY PLEASE!
We do not need GOOD ROADS, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION or SAFETY.
WE NEED DUBAI BLING!
If the TWO BROTHERS can SELL OUT our ISLAND!
“The Premier is accompanied by Special Envoy Benito Wheatley.”
What’s this costing us ? We’ll never know, like the big concert- still waiting for an audit. No such thing in BVI
Cant even fix his own problems but always on Regional stage…wonder if the Honourable gentleman learnt anything from all of his travels?
my tax money gone dubai while my home town look like pakistan lolo
“These include the digitisation of maritime transport and logistics, regional strategies to address sargassum, ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction, and implementation of the ACS Strategic Plan 2025–2035”
i waiting to see the outcome cuz yall flying str8 talking about brining back things to improveo the country but not one thing bears fruit from these flights where my tax money pays for you flight,hotels,allowances etc smghhhhhhhhh
do yall know each day spent out country our tax money pays them additional money on top of their big salary? plus they get allowance which is more money to travel on top of them salary? thats why them travel so much. most cases them ain used upp all the extra travel funds so them pocket it…..