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Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley

February 6, 2023

EDITORIAL: Press conferences a big step toward transparency

Kudos to Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley for hosting regular press conferences ever since he was appointed premier last May. At sessions held every few weeks — often flanked by …

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by BVI Beacon
February 2, 2023

15 of 50 Commission of Inquiry reforms complete

The National Unity Government has made steady progress on the reforms promised following the Commission of Inquiry, but amid various challenges it is now asking the United Kingdom to extend …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 26, 2023

Wheatley meets with Overseas Territories minister in London

The day after returning from a trip to the United Kingdom to meet with the newly appointed minister for overseas territories, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said he wasn’t able …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 18, 2022

EDITORIAL: Government, governor must collaborate on reform promises

This month brought good and bad news as Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley both reported on the first three months of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry …

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by BVI Beacon
September 29, 2022

Loans worth $50 million sought for recovery

The government is seeking at least $50 million in new loans to fund hurricane recovery projects, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said during a press conference on Friday. “I’m hopeful …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 28, 2022

Remittance tax slashed in half

As part of efforts to ease economic pressure on residents, government is halving a remittance tax imposed in 2020, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley announced during a press conference on Friday. …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 16, 2022

EDITORIAL: Now is the time for transparency

Throughout his Commission of Inquiry, Sir Gary Hickinbottom demonstrated an unshakeable commitment to transparency. As a result, his findings have currency in the Virgin Islands community, which was able to …

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by BVI Beacon
May 13, 2022

Premier hoping for UK word on direct rule ‘very soon’

Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley hopes the territory will hear “very soon” whether the United Kingdom will impose direct rule for two years here, he said in a press conference …

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by Dana Kampa
May 6, 2022

EDITORIAL: No way to go but up. The COI shows how.

The Virgin Islands hit rock bottom last week with the arrest of Premier Andrew Fahie in Miami on disturbing drug allegations. Fortunately, there is a way up. The roadmap is …

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by BVI Beacon
May 6, 2022

‘Unity government’ sworn in, but UK still silent

Hours after the House of Assembly voted to revoke Andrew Fahie’s premiership on Thursday, Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley was sworn in to head a new “national unity government” that is …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Premier Dr. Natalio "Sowande" Wheatley

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