Natalio Wheatley, Premier of the British Virgin Islands met with Winston Anderson , President of the CCJ during an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago, reaffirming his government’s commitment to deeper regional integration and cooperation.
The meeting took place on March 13, 2026, during Wheatley’s visit to attend the swearing-in ceremony of three new Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Competition Commissioners. The ceremony was conducted by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission and formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional governance institutions.
Wheatley’s participation highlighted the Virgin Islands’ continued engagement with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and its support for advancing institutional development across the region.
During discussions with Anderson, the Premier expressed appreciation for the role of the Caribbean Court of Justice(CCJ) in upholding the rule of law within the Caribbean Community. He also indicated the Virgin Islands’ intention to move toward full CARICOM membership and, eventually, to adopt the CCJ’s Original and Appellate Jurisdictions.
The Virgin Islands currently holds Associate Member status within CARICOM.
In response, Anderson welcomed the territory’s interest in closer engagement, noting the CCJ’s ongoing commitment to serving Caribbean peoples both within its jurisdiction and across the wider region.
During his visit, Wheatley also signed the CCJ’s 20th Anniversary Time Capsule Journal, contributing a message that will form part of a commemorative collection to be reopened in two decades.
