A top-level London summit of the leaders of the United Kingdom’s overseas territories and the British government was hailed a big success by Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. The annual Joint …
December 4, 2025
November 27, 2025
Premier co-chairing JMC in London
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley is leading a delegation to London this week to attend a series of high-level meetings with leaders from the United Kingdom and its overseas territories covering …
November 27, 2025
Referendum could come in six years
A referendum on the territory’s political status — which would give voters a chance to choose between independence and other options — could come in 2031, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley …
November 21, 2025
Premier to bring top-cop petition to UK meetings
The cry of “Justice for Jackie!” rang out across the streets of Road Town on Friday, Nov. 14, as protestors voiced their anger at the demotion of Jacqueline Vanterpool from …
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November 14, 2025
Premier preps for London talks later this month
Governance, security, constitutional reform and other topics will be on the agenda when Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley leads a delegation to London for the Joint Ministerial Council later this month, …
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November 14, 2025
Premier slams UK’s ‘fiscal straitjacket’
When it comes to borrowing for major infrastructure projects, the Virgin Islands is trapped in a financial “straitjacket” imposed by the United Kingdom, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has claimed. The …
October 10, 2025
UK debt-ratio deal crucial to airport project
The government’s hopes of extending the Beef Island runway could hinge on London loosening the Virgin Islands’ debt rules, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has signalled. Mr. Wheatley said he is …
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September 19, 2025
Lady Hodge urged not to snub media
United Kingdom Anti-Corruption Champion Baroness Margaret Hodge has been urged not to shun the media during a high-profile visit to the Virgin Islands in the coming days. Lady Hodge is …
