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A woman @the helm! Sharie B. de Castro is Ag Premier

Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr. presented Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) with her instruments of appointment as Acting Premier on Friday, September 25, 2026. Photo: Department of Information and Public Relations/R Frazer
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R7) served as Acting Premier from September 21 to 24. Photo: GIS
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R7) served as Acting Premier from September 21 to 24. Photo: GIS
Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently in London for constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK) and will return to the Virgin Islands today September 26, 2026. Photo: GIS
Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently in London for constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK) and will return to the Virgin Islands today September 26, 2026. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) is currently Acting Premier.

Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr. presented her instruments of appointment on Friday, September 25, 2026. 

Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently in London for constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK). 

The team is engaged in the second round of formal negotiations, continuing discussions on modernising the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 and advancing proposals that reflect the aspirations of the people of the Virgin Islands.

Acting Premier until September 26

Hon de Castro is carrying out the duties of Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development, and Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development, and Digital Transformation, from September 25 to 26, 2026. 

Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R7) served as Acting Premier from September 21 to 24.

Premier Wheatley is expected to return to the Territory today, Saturday, September 26, 2026.

9 Responses to “A woman @the helm! Sharie B. de Castro is Ag Premier”

  • So what (26/09/2026, 08:21) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    Not the first. Won’t move from acting
  • Fran (26/09/2026, 08:32) Like (8) Dislike (16) Reply
    Congratulations! You deserve all of the recognition. You have been hardworking for the children and the BVI.
  • pat (26/09/2026, 10:37) Like (4) Dislike (18) Reply
    Women power Myron never one day acted as premier
  • Channel 11 (26/09/2026, 10:49) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Life goes on even when the cabinet gets empty.
  • @ pat (26/09/2026, 14:29) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    why don't byou put on your your wig and a G - string - lipstick and high heels and march around road town singing that sh*t , ( waste ah time )
  • ---------------------------------- (27/09/2026, 10:30) Like (1) Dislike (9) Reply
    She will become premier before funny man now playing games with the ndp. But marlon give him a dead line
  • Quietly (28/09/2026, 10:44) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    Congratulations. She is the best of the VIP lot. I cannot vote for her though, since if my hands try to vote for any VIP, the trembling alone will result in a spoilt ballot. They have not delivered in the past 8 years and it is definitely time to say bye, bye.
  • sighs (01/10/2026, 10:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This BeeWeeEye ship sinking fast. Look how we put another hole in it....somebody send help please


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