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Statement by Premier Wheatley on the Visit of Speaker of the UK House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle

|   Premier's Office

Madam Speaker, Honourable Members, distinguished guests, and the people of the Virgin Islands: Today is a proud and historic day for our Territory. On behalf of the Government and…

STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE VINCENT O. WHEATLEY MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION AND CONTAINER DEPOSIT-RETURN SYSTEM PUBLIC CONSULTANCY

From our beaches and reefs to our ghuts, and neighbourhoods, the natural beauty of The Virgin Islands sustains our health, our livelihoods, and our tourism economy. Yet…

HONOURABLE CORINE N. GEORGE-MASSICOTE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SECOND SITTING OF THE THIRD SESSION OF THE FIFTH HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSING OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MANAGEMENT ACT, 2025

|   Office of the House of Assembly

As Speaker of this Fifth House of Assembly, I am delighted to announce that the House of Assembly (Management) Act, 2025 received its assent on 26th January, 2026…

Statement: Ongoing Reforms to the Public Assistance Programme

|   Social Development Department

Madam Speaker, I rise to provide this Honourable House with an update on the status of the Public Assistance Programme and the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s…

Statement: Importance of Timely SSB Contributions

|   BVI Social Security Board

Madam Speaker, I rise to address a matter of national importance: the continued sustainability of our Social Security system. Social Security is a cornerstone of social protection…

Statement: National Health Insurance 10 Year Anniversary

Madam Speaker, the National Health Insurance marked its 10th anniversary with a week of activities held from 4th to 10th January, 2026. This milestone represented not merely…

Statement on Tourism and Prospect Reef Development by Premier Wheatley

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to report that the Virgin Islands’ tourism sector continues to demonstrate sustained recovery, renewed growth, and continued confidence in our destination. An analysis…

Statement by The Premier - Update on The Commercial Agriculture and Fisheries Grant Policy

Madam Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House, and the people of the Virgin Islands, of the Government’s approval and implementation of the Commercial Agriculture and Fisheries…

Statement by Premier Wheatley - RATED Programme

Madam Speaker, the Government of the Virgin Islands acknowledged the existence of unemployed and underemployed individuals within the Territory who experience difficulties supporting their families and meeting living…