Document on Self-Governance Assessment of VI to be made public- Premier Wheatley
Speaking at a press conference on May 27, 2022, Dr Wheatley said since its handover, he has advocated for the release of the “Self-Governance Assessment of the Virgin Islands” completed by independent governance expert Dr Carlyle Corbin.
“The assessment was done to give the public additional information that would be helpful in preparing for a Constitutional Review.”
Document will first be taken to Cabinet- Premier
The Premier said the document to date has not been shared in any public forum, but only noted for the record at the United Nations Pacific Regional Seminar on Decolonisation.”
“I am pleased to report that, now as Premier, I am taking the self-governance assessment to Cabinet, which was not previously done. It will then be officially published for the public’s consideration,” Dr Wheatley said.
The Premier noted that the Government of National Unity wants to ensure the public has good reference material in this new era of democratic governance as changes are made for the betterment of the Virgin Islands.
VI systematically prepared for independence- Dr Corbin
Dr Corbin, speaking on the Honestly Speaking radio show on March 29, 2022, pointed out that while the VI has more preparations to make as it relates to seeking independence from the United Kingdom (UK), the territory is already systematically prepared for self-governance.
The International Expert had also said the VI must now explore whether it wishes to proceed to independence and how to proceed, which are all issues to be determined, “but certainly the society is prepared,” he said.
Dr Corbin had also advised that should the VI decide to seek independence, the UN has the mandate to assist, along with the support of the administering power.
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28 Responses to “Document on Self-Governance Assessment of VI to be made public- Premier Wheatley”
They are delusional!
We can't manage our own money effectively, how can we run our own affairs; can you imagine the level of corruption ahead if we leave these people to do as they wish with our monies.
Somebody, please come for your uncle Corbin.
Tell that man to mind his own business. who feels it knows it.
once again government finds good money to waste on unnecessary consultant
The chips have not all fallen as yet, let’s allow that process to finish.
Meanwhile, try to manage territory with a view to cost reduction, not just spending more.
Anyone with business experience knows you need to support the private sector, they pay the bills and are suffering the worst.
In my honest opinion. You are either confused or willfully determine not to accept a subordinate position under the UK's leadership in persue of good governance for the betterment of our country, but rather the views that suit your own, and others, that have not experienced local political corruption as we the people have suffered under some, surely not all our
political leaders equallyy, in my honest opinion.
The former Premier of the BVI failed shamefully mainly because of his own selfish desires for political power and wants. Beware current Premier, beware of false advisors that do not have our country's people best interest at heart at this point and time.
This is why there is so much political violence around the world. Who told this "expert" that "the society is prepared" for independence? Was it the Drew? Did you know anything about this, Mr. Sowande? Tell us the truth.
The Prime Minister could be an English person. And the Chancellor of the Exchequer should be a Virgin Islander.