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VI will be ‘shining example’ of how to manage a pandemic – Dr the Hon Wheatley

- said territory already @ turning point regarding pandemic management
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), while celebrating the legacy of H.L. Stoutt, shone the spotlight on VI’s successful fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: GIS/Facebook
The Wreath Laying Ceremony and H. Lavity Stoutt Commemorative Celebration took place at Cappoon’s Bay, Tortola, on March 1, 2021. Photo: VINO
The Wreath Laying Ceremony and H. Lavity Stoutt Commemorative Celebration took place at Cappoon’s Bay, Tortola, on March 1, 2021. Photo: VINO
Dr Natalio D. Wheatley was at the time speaking at a March 1, 2021, event at the Cappoon's Bay Recreation Ground on Tortola to celebrating the legacy of H. Lavity Stoutt at the annual Wreath Laying & Commemorative Celebration. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Dr Natalio D. Wheatley was at the time speaking at a March 1, 2021, event at the Cappoon's Bay Recreation Ground on Tortola to celebrating the legacy of H. Lavity Stoutt at the annual Wreath Laying & Commemorative Celebration. Photo: GIS/Facebook
The Wreath Laying Ceremony and H. Lavity Stoutt Commemorative Celebration took place at Cappoon’s Bay, Tortola, on March 1, 2021. Photo: VINO
The Wreath Laying Ceremony and H. Lavity Stoutt Commemorative Celebration took place at Cappoon’s Bay, Tortola, on March 1, 2021. Photo: VINO
The Wreath Laying Ceremony and H. Lavity Stoutt Commemorative Celebration took place at Cappoon’s Bay, Tortola, on March 1, 2021. Photo: VINO
The Wreath Laying Ceremony and H. Lavity Stoutt Commemorative Celebration took place at Cappoon’s Bay, Tortola, on March 1, 2021. Photo: VINO
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honorable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), while celebrating the legacy of H.L. Stoutt, shone the spotlight on the Virgin Islands' successful fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Minister was at the time speaking at the Wreath Laying Ceremony and H. Lavity Stoutt Commemorative Celebration at Cappoon’s Bay, Tortola, on March 1, 2021.

“It's been a difficult year but by God's grace today we have zero cases of COVID-19 and if you claim it in your spirit that we are turning a corner with COVID-19 say amen,” Dr Wheatley said.

According to the Deputy Premier, the territory has already reached a turning point regarding the management of the pandemic

Better days ahead - Dr Wheatley 

“Let us acknowledge it at this celebration now, we are on our way back to better days as it pertains to COVID-19. We are certainly turning a corner with our vaccinations and everything else that's taking place.”

Hon Wheatley continued, “The whole world would be able to look at the Virgin Islands as a shining example of how you manage a pandemic.”

Meanwhile, in acknowledging the legacy of H.L. Stoutt, Dr Wheatley said there are unquestionable aspects of leadership in past and present local leaders that push the territory forward.

He said Mr Stoutt’s vision has paved the way for many developments in the territory, where the people of the VI remains his greatest vision and legacy.

15 Responses to “VI will be ‘shining example’ of how to manage a pandemic – Dr the Hon Wheatley”

  • janet (02/03/2021, 12:25) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Can we please have the sites for the vaccinations and the dates and times that they are open posted please!!
    • Shame on you... (02/03/2021, 13:35) Like (24) Dislike (5) Reply
      I really was depending on you when I voted for you to bring some balance and courage to the Govt... U r disppointing...U R saying running tge country is all about Controlling Covid,,,,,Hmm. .Sad
    • scamdemic (02/03/2021, 14:54) Like (11) Dislike (8) Reply
      What pandemic ? I don’t see people dropping down dead anywhere, I don’t hear ambulances every night if there was a real pandemic you guys would of ran like NDP when it had Irma ! Buh pandemic don’t make me laugh
    • No Vaccine! (02/03/2021, 16:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Dah. They have run out of vaccine!
  • trrefdrfds (02/03/2021, 12:32) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope the same can be said to our education system...
  • Long look mr come from (02/03/2021, 14:19) Like (4) Dislike (24) Reply
    One of the best deputy premier he jamming
  • Disgusted (02/03/2021, 14:43) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    Leadership is about managing coronavirus AND the economy. A five year old could shut the country down.
    • Is it about fame (02/03/2021, 17:06) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      Are you running the country looking for fame o and recognition from world health organization,,, How about your people who elected you and are suffering under financial hardship,,,,,, Hope you All next election will go and ask the crooked world health organization vote for you all,. Since they are Who you All are working for,,,
  • KLM (02/03/2021, 15:51) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    No Covid no money how sweet it is, Good for you Wheatley, what a joke.
  • But Mr. Wheatley (02/03/2021, 18:33) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    The government is doing that at the cost of the tourism industry. Do you know how many persons are laid off or are working just 2 days per week, These laid off people are not receiving a percentage of their salary like some other countries it no work no pay. People have kids to take care off too. So yes no covid here but at tge cost of laid off tourism workers.
  • shining example? (02/03/2021, 19:54) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    A few rocks with a total area of less than 60 square miles surrounded by water, that must have been difficult to manage!
  • BigBoxOfCornflakes (02/03/2021, 20:50) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pickering merely finished boasting when... keep boasting.. overcompensating for incompetence. As per usual.
  • waste of time (03/03/2021, 01:18) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    You are such a waste of time. Every country has reopened school. How can we be a model and the entire country on a stand still. You guys were given monies to help and only your croonies benefited. People are hurting and suffering. VIP must go
  • vi (03/03/2021, 06:20) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nonsense mr Wheatley how can you manage a country like that where some of we had to sell what we own to servive come again election coming don’t worry


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