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Barbados PM Mia A. Mottley to visit VI in 2023 - Premier

Virgin Islands Premier and Minister for External Affairs, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced that the Barbados Prime Minister the Hon Mia Amore Mottley KC, will visit the Virgin Islands in 2023. Photo: Internet Source
Ms Najah Christopher was charged with Breach of Trust and the new officer in charge is Dwynel Davies whose title is now Assistant Secretary, External and International Affairs. Photo: VINO/File/Linked-In
Ms Najah Christopher was charged with Breach of Trust and the new officer in charge is Dwynel Davies whose title is now Assistant Secretary, External and International Affairs. Photo: VINO/File/Linked-In
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister for External Affairs, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the Barbados Prime Minister the Hon Mia Amore Mottley KC, will visit the Virgin Islands in 2023.

He was at the time speaking in the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) deliberations to examine the Budget for 2023 a few weeks ago.

At the time, the International Affairs Secretariat (IAS) was appearing before the body, Dr. Wheatley told the Unit which is in the Premier’s Office that “there is a lot of work to be done in 2023 including an anticipated visit by the Honourable Mia Mottley and engagements with the United Kingdom.”

Residents still angry over charges against Christopher! 

It is known that the IAS was in the headlines after its Director, Ms Najah Christopher was reportedly unfairly removed from office over a letter she wrote on the behalf of the former Premier, Andrew A. Fahie stating that he was head of the Government at the time of his Miami arrest on April 28, 2022.

The model officer was unceremoniously charged with Breach of Trust for the letter and is currently on leave. The new officer in charge is Dwynel Davies whose title is now Assistant Secretary, External and International Affairs. 

While appearing before the SFC, Ms. Davis stated that she is hopeful that the International Affairs Department could have a protocol unit to assist with related matters. Ms. Davies stated that in the International affairs space, protocol facilitates the diplomatic affairs regions and that she was hopeful that such a unit can be considered in the near future.

The Minister for Natural Resources and Labour and Member for the Second District, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull applauded Ms. Davies for accepting the role and encouraged her to “stay committed”.

No date set for PM Mottley's VI visit

Minister Turnbull stated that he supports her request for a Protocol Unit to be established, to which the Premier also affirmed his support. Premier Wheatley also thanked Ms. Davies for her work with the 2022 VI/USVI Friendship Day activities.

Dr. Wheatley, however, did not give a date in 2023 for the visit of the popular Barbados PM, Ms Mottley who has won all her seats (30 seat lower chambers) in the House of Assembly in two consecutive general elections.

13 Responses to “Barbados PM Mia A. Mottley to visit VI in 2023 - Premier”

  • Trying (31/12/2022, 17:09) Like (13) Dislike (27) Reply
    Please, y'all. Give Honoarable Wheatly another chance in office. He's really trying.
  • one eye (31/12/2022, 17:38) Like (16) Dislike (14) Reply
    Slowander cannot walk in mia shoes
  • resident (31/12/2022, 20:40) Like (18) Dislike (4) Reply
    I’m a resident; I’m not angry about the charges Ms. Christopher faces. Asserting diplomatic immunity when you aren’t an official of a sovereign nation is remarkable; especially in the face of charges that the Head Coach faces. No doubt she will receive a fair trial.
  • one day (31/12/2022, 23:06) Like (2) Dislike (10) Reply
    @one eye. Who day he can???. Wheatlleyis learning and he will get there one day
  • Rabsatt (31/12/2022, 23:59) Like (10) Dislike (11) Reply
    @oneeye Please don't disrespect Premier Wheatley, We must seek advice of leaders such as Prime Minister Mia Mottlley, who seams to Channel the affairs of Barbados with Grace & Integrity! She certainly stands out as a true Leader within the Caribbean región! If Hon. Wheatley have to seek advice beyond our shores.......than let it be!!
    • @Rabsatt (01/01/2023, 09:53) Like (13) Dislike (6) Reply
      The Bsjan leader is weak and divisive.
      we have enough of that here already.
  • Can't wait (01/01/2023, 00:37) Like (5) Dislike (12) Reply
    I am excited that she is coming our way.
  • Election time (01/01/2023, 09:27) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Will she be here during CAMPAIGN TIME.?
    • Reply (01/01/2023, 10:31) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
      The slow waste of time Nat looking political endorsement but we not buying it our eyes are wide open
  • please (02/01/2023, 02:05) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Do not let this UK Governor feed you any lies when you come to BVI. They are acting high handed.
  • god is watching (03/01/2023, 10:28) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    I hope she is not coming here to introduce her homosexual agenda, so-called climate change, and the Metaverse on us. This is a God-fearing country, Ms. Wattley, don't try to bring it here!!
    • Lily Ann (04/01/2023, 09:09) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      God fearing country and so many drug trafficking, murders per capita and CORRUPTION happening on our shores????? Not because You dont go clubbing and only go to church means this country is God Fearing. Ive been to 2 well known homes and seen voodoo replicas in there. Yall undercover...just like yall Ex leader


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