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Ex Financial Secretary L. Allen Wheatley inks consultancy contract with VI Gov't

Former Financial Secretary of the Virgin Islands (VI) and unsuccessful Virgin Islands Party (VIP) political candidate for the Eighth District in the 2023 general elections, Mr L. Allen Wheatley, has inked a consultancy contract with the Government of the Virgin Islands. Photo: Provided/File
The consultancy contract, which is valid for the life of the VIP Administration and is less than $100,000 per year, was signed through Mr Wheatley's company Phoenix Business Consulting. Photo: Team of Reporters
The consultancy contract, which is valid for the life of the VIP Administration and is less than $100,000 per year, was signed through Mr Wheatley's company Phoenix Business Consulting. Photo: Team of Reporters
The former Financial Secretary (FS), Mr L. Allen Wheatley, has a passion for both agriculture and fisheries and championed the 'Blue Economy' in his recent political campaign. Photo: VINO/File
The former Financial Secretary (FS), Mr L. Allen Wheatley, has a passion for both agriculture and fisheries and championed the 'Blue Economy' in his recent political campaign. Photo: VINO/File
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Former Financial Secretary of the Virgin Islands (VI) and unsuccessful Virgin Islands Party (VIP) political candidate for the Eighth District in the 2023 general elections, Mr L. Allen Wheatley, is back.

Mr Wheatley, who inked a consultancy contract with the VI Government last week, will be assigned to the Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1). The contract is expected to start December 1, 2023.

The former Financial Secretary (FS) has a passion for both agriculture and fisheries and championed the 'Blue Economy' in his recent political campaign.

Small amount

The consultancy contract, which is valid for the life of the VIP Administration and is less than $100,000 per year, was signed through Mr Wheatley's company Phoenix Business Consulting.

In recent months, Mr Wheatley has been outspoken on many topical issues that affect the Territory, including the UK-VI relationship, school feeding programme, policing (including lack of crossing guards at schools), and the poor condition of the territory's infrastructure.

The Government’s latest consultant, who is also a businessman, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

He is the son of two education icons and authors, Mrs Jennie N. Wheatley MBE (deceased) and Dr Charles H. Wheatley.

Mr Wheatley declined to comment when contacted by our newsroom.

44 Responses to “Ex Financial Secretary L. Allen Wheatley inks consultancy contract with VI Gov't”

  • Real Talk (26/11/2023, 10:53) Like (53) Dislike (7) Reply
    I seriously believe like many others i think it is time to exit this country iam very serious
    • @ Caribbean (26/11/2023, 13:46) Like (19) Dislike (31) Reply
      You are free to leave Sir/Madam , There are many knocking on the doors of the BVI . Ask Labour Dept.
    • @Real Talk (26/11/2023, 14:26) Like (33) Dislike (3) Reply
      I don’t blame anyone that is thinking about leaving this giant rat hole we are living in. If you get the chance to leave, by all means do so. You will be much better off doing so.
    • Vi massive (26/11/2023, 16:21) Like (16) Dislike (13) Reply
      Dont let the door hit you on your way out. Good riddance to envious folks like yourself
      • @ VI massive (27/11/2023, 07:13) Like (6) Dislike (14) Reply
        Don’t be a dumb A hole with your stupidity. There are people that is from here that is planning to leave this and I would agree giant rat hole call the BVI. Everyone is scurrying like rats trying to figure out how to find their way out of the giant maze but keep hitting a wall. DO YOU REALLY THINK FOLKS IS ENVIOUS OF SOMEONE LIVING IN A DIRTY RAT HOLE? THE BVI IS THE LAUGHINGSTOCKS. LOL, BVI MASSIVE. MORE JOKES TO LAUGH AT. THE BVI THAT YOU REFER TO AS MASSIVE DON’T EVEN HAVE A PROPER HOSPITAL AND IS FILLED WITH POT HOLES, RAW SEWAGE, OPEN BURNING DUMP SITE AND MOST OF ALL NO PROPER RUNNING WATER SYSTEM. BVI MASSIVE WHEN MOST PEOPLE HAVE TO BATHE OUT OF A BUCKET OR A TIN PAN. TOTAL EMBRASSMENT.
    • vi (27/11/2023, 09:45) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
      Allen is so damn sad and nasty you can see him walking on the road cursing nasty bad words as if he didn't have any damn sense go sit down we are watching you.
      • @ VI (28/11/2023, 15:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        @ VI, he is damn rude, undisciplined, dutty mouth, all knowing and disrespectful,etc. He think he bright and that is all matters.
  • what's NEXT? (26/11/2023, 11:02) Like (35) Dislike (3) Reply
    YET ANOTHER REWARD FOR RUNNING WITH THE VIP.....FIRST IT WAS OJ NOW HE...SHEEP GOT THE STAGE CONTRACTS ON LOCK
    • @ Caribbean (26/11/2023, 13:54) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
      We have to take care of our own. BUT not to abuse the system.
      Our Government over the years have hired many nurses for Hospital & Adina Donovan bf they build a Nursing facility in the BVI.to educated it's own smh
    • @What next. (26/11/2023, 13:58) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      You are so right with your definition of a consultant. "Truly a failed Politician". I am hearing on the street that she leaving TPP for a high paying position / consultant Job in Govt. She hasn't meet the requirements for the soon available CEO Job..What requirement? She can do it. . The club has a replacement from one club member to another.
    • @ what's next? (26/11/2023, 15:09) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Do you have facts to back up this claim?
      • ??? (27/11/2023, 05:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        What facts. To back up what? Seems like you know something. Tell us what you know.
  • FROM A LOSER TO A WINNER (26/11/2023, 11:03) Like (23) Dislike (3) Reply
    I WONDER WHA CARVN GETTING? I COULD IMAGINE....SOMETHING BIG!
  • fish (26/11/2023, 11:10) Like (12) Dislike (13) Reply
    Vip takes care of its people unlike ndp who kills its own
  • ????? (26/11/2023, 11:13) Like (46) Dislike (7) Reply
    Question: What’s a consultant?
    Answer: A failed politician????
  • Man deserves to Eat. (26/11/2023, 11:15) Like (35) Dislike (4) Reply
    Here is the issue I have, all these big money jobs are done so very quickly but a $3.00 on minimum wage going take 2yrs.. Obviously no rush, or its not a priority to help the suffering people. Not even an increase on the tax exemption for those that making under $24.000 per yr. No compassion no care, no sympathy. All about their cronies..
  • samuel (26/11/2023, 11:35) Like (36) Dislike (10) Reply
    So if the VIP sits in office for the next 12yrs he will be making over a cool million? I now believe these people has lost thier mind. VIP you have officially lost my vote next election.
    • @ Samuel (26/11/2023, 13:05) Like (10) Dislike (14) Reply
      You never voted for vip in the first place so get out of here with your bull crap take your 1 vote and put it up your ^%*#*}{
      • It hurt (28/11/2023, 14:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Big Dawg you really sound upset or you getting a cut. Just so you know that one vote will make the difference and could be the deciding factor whether they win or lose. I hope you have the capacity to understand that from writing foolishness.
  • East Coast (26/11/2023, 12:43) Like (14) Dislike (29) Reply
    Well deserve every penny is worth it
  • Where is the value? (26/11/2023, 13:15) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Does anyone know how or what consultants do? Is there any accomplishment that can be cited for these consultants? Nothing is wrong with getting a payday, but should the government be a rubber stamp to reward zealous supporters?

    OJ never really told the people the nature of his work or the benefits it brought. Yet he continues to consult at the highest level with very little knowledge or experience on national issues.

    A people who woefully abuse and denigrate its sovereignty and government may lose it all and then some.
  • One vi goal (26/11/2023, 13:22) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    I can't say ntn cause dem people in da ministry ain't have a clue how to run it. They super Incompetent!
  • jokers (26/11/2023, 13:43) Like (8) Dislike (12) Reply
    Congratulations Brother One of Us BVIPride
  • BVI people (26/11/2023, 13:47) Like (16) Dislike (24) Reply
    I think that Allen has a lot to offer. Jesus said” he without sin, cast the first stone” a lot of us lives in glass houses but we love to throw stones. Allen is a forward thinker. Let is give him a chance to prove himself once again and help this country to make some money. If he doesn’t live up to his contract then we remove him. A number of us just sit and complain and don’t come up with solutions. SMH. Chupps!
    • Slim Jim (27/11/2023, 16:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      "If he doesn’t live up to his contract then we remove him."

      Bro, its a contract he got, not elected... "we" can't fire him no more than "we" hired him.

      All we ask for is transparency with these secretive high value payouts... same as we needed when CSC was hired as a "consultant" but produced nothing of value
  • Nate (26/11/2023, 13:48) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
    Where there is no vision, the people perish.
  • Tell you this much (26/11/2023, 14:32) Like (10) Dislike (23) Reply
    VIP will be right back in office next election. VIP is the Political Power House and the Political elites in the BVI. VIP also stands for VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE.
    • Yes (27/11/2023, 07:21) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      VIP is the power elites of the Country. They hold and carry all the power. Like the saying goes, you can’t beat em, you join em. I will always roll with VIP.
  • Hammas (26/11/2023, 14:58) Like (14) Dislike (9) Reply
    The great political and constitutional realignment after nearly 40 years is at hand. The vip is the people's choice
  • 2023 (26/11/2023, 21:43) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    paid political analyst
  • E oe (27/11/2023, 04:33) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Bvl love. Ray,rat,rat.
  • redemption (27/11/2023, 05:52) Like (11) Dislike (6) Reply
    Undoubtedly and unequivocally, L. Allen Wheatley, former Financial Secretary of the BVI, is bright, smart, talented, energetic, community minded, hardworking, a wellspring of ideas, knowledgeable, etc., and has the potential to be successful with some adjustments and improvements in attitude, behavior, maturity, discipline, respect, arrogance, humility; demonstrating the willingness to work cooperatively with others. In addition, he must tone down always wanting to be the loudest voice in the room, demonstrating the need to be the wiseacre and brightest star in the constellation/the room, demonstrating the willingness to listen to and share the input of others, being receptive to constructive criticism, etc. He must let positive outcomes do most of the talking. Making these adjustments are not insurmountable and I’m confident that with his talent and drive, etc,,along with making the adjustments that he will get the job done, delivering the goods. This rant may not go over well with some but not telling our families, friends, love ones, etc the good, bad, and ugly we do them a disservice, presenting faux reality of things.
    • @Redemption (27/11/2023, 10:01) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      To Redemption, some tough but needed love. It was not mean-spirited and needed to be communicated for a longtime. At least you had the courage to say, not beating around the bush. Hopefully, the constructive and well-meaning criticism is taken in a positive manner with the spirit and intent with which it was communicated. Time will tell though.
    • @Redemption (27/11/2023, 15:53) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ Redemption, Solomon in Proverb 10:8, notes, “ The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall.” We are the last sometimes to see the true true reflections in the mirror, failing to see what others see, and we believe or own hype, self absorbed ego, what others tell us what we want to hear, etc. The truth is we are the last to know and we should seek independent, real, truthful, honest,,pull no punches opinions. Redemption was brutally honest; I find the view priceless constructive feedback; it was not disparaging, though it may be taken as such. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth . Truth be told Redemption’s assessment is a view also held by many others in the community. The last election results demonstrate this. Mr. Wheatley, should act like the wise and take a time out to reflect on things and do a self-assessment, making changes as needed. Organizations, the progressive ones, go through creative destruction process to improve m, so too must individual go through a transformation and adjustment process to adopt to changing times, conditions, which are constant and occurring at an accelerating rate.
      • @@Redemption (27/11/2023, 18:34) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        To @Redemption, seems as if you are laying to Mr. Wheatley to do what the late Norbert Wheatley aka Fix It patented, ie, Fix Yo Self..” Wiseacres, wisbanks, don’t play well with others. They are egotisticallly driven, wants to dominant figure in every discussion, see no other view(s) but their own. Humility is not their friend and wants to be the straw that stirs the drink.
    • @ Redemption (29/11/2023, 21:46) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      None of us are perfect though we may believe we are. The wise,listens, learns and gets better.
  • Rubber Duck (27/11/2023, 07:32) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    If you cant do it , teach it.

    If you cant teach it , become a consultant.
  • mad max (27/11/2023, 08:11) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    Perhaps what is most disappointing about some of these comments are the echoes of a time when Virgin Islanders were deliberately made to look down on their own people in spite of our closeness to each other by blood.

    Allen like Myron who has been elected have trouble with the law but they are both our own
  • TB (27/11/2023, 09:56) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not allowed near airport contracts indefinitely.Time longer than twine.
  • John (27/11/2023, 13:57) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Give him a second chance no man is perfect he who with out sin cast the first stone keep your head on lot of heater's out there premiere VIP will win again you help your the former premiere was looking out
  • John (27/11/2023, 14:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The former premiere was looking out for his people also but he got him self in hot water I believed he would be home in January


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