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Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley

March 3, 2023

Premier: UN, VI relations ‘stronger than ever’

As part of its legal obligation to support the world’s non-self-governing territories, the 77th United Nations General Assembly recently adopted its annual resolution to support the Virgin Islands. In that …

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by Dana Kampa
November 4, 2022

Meetings with United Kingdom leaders delayed

Following the recent leadership shakeup in the United Kingdom, senior UK officials have postponed meetings with leaders in the Virgin Islands and other overseas territories. Former OT Minister Jesse Norman …

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by Dana Kampa
October 13, 2022

After 20 years, public service compensation review starts

Asked to identify their primary job-related concern, 79 percent of Virgin Islands public officers who took a recent survey mentioned insufficient pay. Those concerns may soon be addressed with the …

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by Dana Kampa
September 23, 2022

Premier, governor attend Queen’s funeral

The world watched this week as Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest following her death on Sept. 8, and Virgin Islands leaders joined in mourning both here and in …

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by Dana Kampa
July 19, 2022

Premier, guv tout reform progress

Despite a missed deadline to publish the Register of Interests by June 30, Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said on July 1 that they are pleased …

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by Dana Kampa
June 8, 2022

No direct rule for now as UK accepts unity government’s proposal

The wait is over. Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley announced on Wednesday morning that the United Kingdom will not suspend parts of the Virgin Islands Constitution …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
Premier Dr. Natalio "Sowande" Wheatley
May 26, 2022

Wheatley promises change ‘at every level’

As the Virgin Islands awaits a decision from the United Kingdom on a possible period of direct rule, the new National Unity Government is promising a “fresh start” with widespread …

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by Dana Kampa
May 19, 2022

Government makes plans ahead of UK decision

The territory waited in limbo after the newly formed National Unity Government privately sent the United Kingdom a proposal last week to make reforms locally without the two-year dissolution of …

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by Dana Kampa
May 5, 2022

UPDATE: House votes to oust Premier Andrew Fahie

With 10 votes in favour and one absence from Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone, the House of Assembly unanimously passed a no-confidence resolution on Thursday calling to revoke …

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by Dana Kampa
May 4, 2022

HOA offers plan to avoid direct UK rule

In an attempt to avoid the partial suspension of the Constitution and a temporary takeover of the Virgin Islands government by the United Kingdom, VI political leaders are proposing that …

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by Dana Kampa
March 25, 2022

UK overseas territory minister visits VI

Amanda Milling, the United Kingdom minister responsible for the overseas territories, visited the Virgin Islands this week to discuss topics including Russia sanctions, other diplomatic affairs and public company registers. …

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by Dana Kampa
December 9, 2021

Wheatley calls for focus on climate financing

Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley recently called for a focus on climate financing for the 14 associate member countries of the United Nations Economic Commission of Latin America and …

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by BVI Beacon
November 4, 2021

After teacher “sickout”, education minister seeks $2 million to fix school system

A high school campus shuttered so cleaners could rid it of mould.  A primary school classroom temporarily unusable after ceiling tiles collapsed. Stipends and back pay for teachers that have …

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by Joey Waldinger

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