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Immigration, labour mobility and constitutional development were among the key issues discussed as Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley hosted The Bahamas' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell Jr. for a series of high-level meetings in the Virgin Islands.
According to the Government Information Service (GIS), Minister Mitchell arrived in the Territory on Wednesday, July 1, for engagements with government ministers, members of the Constitutional Negotiating Committee and representatives of civil society.
GIS said the discussions centred on constitutional development, democratic governance and citizen participation, with participants exchanging views on the experiences of small island states and the importance of strong institutions, public engagement and effective leadership.
Labour mobility, immigration, education, economic resilience, foreign service, protocol and regional security also featured prominently during the talks.
According to GIS, the meetings also explored opportunities to strengthen ties between the Virgin Islands and The Bahamas, including the possible development of a Memorandum of Understanding to support future cooperation.
Premier Wheatley said regional collaboration remains critical to advancing the interests of Caribbean nations.
“The Caribbean is strongest when we stand together. It is an honour to host Minister Mitchell and to continue building on the longstanding friendship between The Virgin Islands and The Bahamas,” Dr. Wheatley said.
He added, “Through dialogue, cooperation and the sharing of ideas and experiences, we can strengthen our institutions, advance our common interests and deliver tangible benefits for the people we serve.”
According to GIS, Minister Mitchell's itinerary also included meetings with ministers of government, members of the Constitutional Negotiating Committee and representatives of several organisations, including the BVI Christian Council, Rotary Clubs, the Alzheimer's Association, Police Welfare Association and The Virgin Islands Communal Association.
According to the Government Information Service (GIS), Minister Mitchell arrived in the Territory on Wednesday, July 1, for engagements with government ministers, members of the Constitutional Negotiating Committee and representatives of civil society.
GIS said the discussions centred on constitutional development, democratic governance and citizen participation, with participants exchanging views on the experiences of small island states and the importance of strong institutions, public engagement and effective leadership.
Labour mobility, immigration, education, economic resilience, foreign service, protocol and regional security also featured prominently during the talks.
According to GIS, the meetings also explored opportunities to strengthen ties between the Virgin Islands and The Bahamas, including the possible development of a Memorandum of Understanding to support future cooperation.
Premier Wheatley said regional collaboration remains critical to advancing the interests of Caribbean nations.
“The Caribbean is strongest when we stand together. It is an honour to host Minister Mitchell and to continue building on the longstanding friendship between The Virgin Islands and The Bahamas,” Dr. Wheatley said.
He added, “Through dialogue, cooperation and the sharing of ideas and experiences, we can strengthen our institutions, advance our common interests and deliver tangible benefits for the people we serve.”
According to GIS, Minister Mitchell's itinerary also included meetings with ministers of government, members of the Constitutional Negotiating Committee and representatives of several organisations, including the BVI Christian Council, Rotary Clubs, the Alzheimer's Association, Police Welfare Association and The Virgin Islands Communal Association.
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