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Dr the Hon Wheatley @ helm as Acting Premier until May 5, 2022

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is the Acting Premier of the Virgin Islands. Photo: GIS/File
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is away from the Territory from April 25 to May 5, 2022. Photo: GIS/File
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is away from the Territory from April 25 to May 5, 2022. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is away from the Territory from April 25 to May 5, 2022.

While away Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will act as Premier in Premier Fahie’s absence.

Honourable Wheatley’s appointment is in accordance with Section 55 (1) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 which states, “If the Premier is expected to be absent from the Virgin Islands for more than forty-eight hours, the Governor shall authorise the Deputy Premier to perform the functions of the Office of Premier; and the Governor shall revoke this authority on the return to the Virgin Islands of the Premier.”

Dr Wheatley will have all the portfolios of the Premier during his acting period.

Premier Fahie is currently attending the 2022 SeaTrade Cruise Global Conference in Miami.

15 Responses to “Dr the Hon Wheatley @ helm as Acting Premier until May 5, 2022”

  • Xxx (25/04/2022, 20:31) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    Now is time to do something for your district
  • using it wisely (25/04/2022, 20:58) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
    All the best bro!!
  • Side Kick (25/04/2022, 21:56) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    HE'S A JOLLY GOODO FELLOW , WE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING U IN THE CARTOON ON VINO'S ( BROKEN NEWS ) , U SHOULD BE DEPUTY SPEAKER TOO ,
  • 3D show (25/04/2022, 23:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The host is missing in action so where is he?
  • Pinocchio (26/04/2022, 06:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Fibs for candy
  • Really??? (26/04/2022, 08:31) Like (11) Dislike (18) Reply
    Honourable (?!?) SoWhatsGoingOn? can't handle the job he's already got. Not even close.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (26/04/2022, 10:17) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Our former Hon. Chief Minister La ity Hamilton Stouthas proven, was our most a le leader so far. Hon. former Premier, Ralph 0'neak been mentered under him done daily well., A live and average job.

    Our former Premier Dr. Orlando Smitty done well at times, but was weak other times. No point going in details. What have been done are done

    In my honest opinion our Hon. Current Prjer is very deceptive, and dies not have the citizens, residents, and belingerd intersty at heart., His second in command Hon. Natalio Sajande Wheatley is not qualified Spiritually, mentally, socially, economically and honestly for the position he now hold, neither does his boss, our current Premier.
    Much better leadership is urgently needed as soon as posibk I hope the the voter would push aside selfishness, ignorance, personal greed, family ties, and so-called friendship for a better BVI after the CoI recommdations comes into force, and wise head prevail over unwise ones for the betterment of our country going firwds.
    My honest ooinuooys have bey honestly expressed. Please respect ssme.

    Thank you.kindly.



  • No chief (26/04/2022, 10:33) Like (0) Dislike (10) Reply
    We in trouble this week and next!
    • Fingers lol (26/04/2022, 22:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ no chief you mean you in trouble with your fingers and mouth this week and next week.
  • Xxx (26/04/2022, 11:05) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Showda will do a good job
  • Yep (26/04/2022, 11:24) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    THE ONLY THING MISSING IS A LOLLIPOP IN HIS MOUTH
  • hate (26/04/2022, 12:27) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Don't be a play hater embrace the moment with him. Some of you need a time out from hatred and learn to love.
  • long look me come from (26/04/2022, 14:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I feel proud of our acting premier a man from the east
  • THE GOOD LORD (26/04/2022, 16:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    PROTECT ALL OF US!
  • Well Sah (26/04/2022, 18:54) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    All I will say haters will always hate.


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