VI Premier reiterates calls for 'climate justice' for OTs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reiterated the call for the international community to provide climate justice to Overseas Territories, such as the Virgin Islands.

He made this statement during a discussion organised by the Virgin Islands Voice on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

The Premier referenced the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which took place in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from July 6 to July 8, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr the Most Honourable Andrew M. Holness.

Premier Wheatley stated, “The five Cs that we mentioned refer to CARICOM’s climate change centre. This organ of CARICOM advocates collectively for climate justice.”

He emphasised that the Virgin Islands contribute very little to greenhouse gas emissions, which are responsible for the greenhouse effect and rising temperatures. As a result, the territory is expected to experience more superstorms and other impacts of climate change.




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