VIP gov’t to complete its agenda 'before we go back to the polls’- Premier
Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI) are due during the first quarter of 2027.
During Talking Points on January 12, 2026, Co-host Damion C. Grange asked Premier Wheatley about his intentions when he invited Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL) to join his government in December 2025.
“Are we going to an early election, Premier?” Grange asked.
Dr Wheatley replied, “I have every intention that we complete our agenda before we go back to the polls. We have some important things that we want to do.”
Some of those include extending the runway at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport, building Prospect Reef and improvements to the infrastructure.
“So my focus is not necessarily just on political strategy, so to speak. Of course, that’s always a part of being in government; I will be honest about that, but my main focus is delivering for the people based on what we said we would do.”
A unifier!
Dr Wheatley said he aspires to be a leader who invites persons to collaborate and to work with him in the best interest of the Virgin Islands.
“I want persons to see me as somebody they can work with, whether in government or out of government, that we can work together to improve the situation for the people of the Virgin Islands. I want to see myself as a unifier and not a divider.”
The Premier added that more people who can look “beyond party” and their “own individual aspirations and ambitions” are needed in the VI to make things better.
Better late than never for Hon Mather
Premier Wheatley said he was pleased that Hon Mather accepted the invitation to join the government, as he has a lot to offer.
“I believe the people of the Virgin Islands did not elect him just to criticise what the government is doing, I believe they elected him because he did such a wonderful job with the Youth Empowerment Project, such a wonderful job as a teacher, and they want him involved in helping young people to reach their full potential.”
He said, while this move happened late, it is “better late than never”.
“I believe he has the opportunity now to really demonstrate his potential for really transforming lives, in a particular capacity, and I’m grateful that he has the opportunity, and I believe the people of the Virgin Islands will benefit based on that.”
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21 Responses to “VIP gov’t to complete its agenda 'before we go back to the polls’- Premier ”
I never see worse, these three opposition politicians carrying vip on their back as a jack a$$ to power.
Oh, ohhh, the 7th district, the Premier district, still looking looking like a direlect vehicle graveyard in some areas, and running sewage filty water run daily in the regular traffic roads, and daily needed usable water shortages continuing can't be used because of insufficient waterpipes engineering amateur jobs done, not to mention larger than normal pot holes?; NO, like small wells.
What other agendas are he talking about, some more partying spree, or is it to open the B.V.I doors and let the OACS and Caricom get free entry thus sniffling our Small Businesses and causing increase hardship on our unemployed and minimum wages earners?
The simple truth is the the VIP government ministers care first for self want, next: self needs, next: family, some supporters, some friends, including rich ones, next elite recognition, etc., and lastly the daily needs of the people of the British Virgin Islands wholelisticly.
So to dude : the premier knows he has a weak a$z team and needed to shore up his cabinet- hence why the 3 names you called he went after. Fraser saw the fractured opposition and Lorna made a rookie move that got her fired then rehired. Mather on h th e other hand is a solid player and was wanted by team VIP for the longest time. The issue was/is Sharie is inept and seems to feel entitled hence why she’s acts more like a petulant child than a grown adult. That weak link needs to be humbled. D4 & possibly D9 may be up for grabs. So yes; a broken clock/watch is only correct once in 24 hours; the other 23….get h the drift pal….
But what they are good at is demolition though. They demolished the Isabella Morris Primary School, the Althea Scatliffe Primary School, the Sir Briercliffe Hall and now the Chief Minister's House, will disappear soon. So, Me, so far I have no idea who I will vote for, but what I am sure of is who I won't vote for, VIP.