Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, has been appointed to carry out the duties of Premier and Minister of Finance, from 1st to 10th February 2026.

Honourable Fraser's acting appointment is in accordance with Section 55(1) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, which states: "If the Premier is expected to be absent from the Virgin Islands for more than forty-eight hours, the Governor shall authorise the Deputy Premier to perform the functions of the office of Premier; and the Governor shall revoke this authority on the return to the Virgin Islands of the Premier."

Honourable Premier, Dr. Natalio Wheatley is away from the Territory attending the 10th Association of Caribbean States ACS International Cooperation Conference (ICC) being held from 3rd – 4th February 2026 in Dubai.