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Douglas Wheatley wants VI to discuss marijuana decriminalization
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio commentator Doug Wheatley said it is time that the Virgin Islands (VI) become engaged in the conversation regarding the decriminalization of marijuana for medical use and urged that examples of countries moving in this direction be looked at in terms of the benefits they receive.
Wheatley praises VI First Ladies as O'Neal announces retirement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley praised the role played by first ladies in the Virgin Islands following the announcement of Opposition Leader Ralph T. O’Neal’s retirement from the political landscape yesterday, May 27, 2014.
Wheatley warns of growing prison population
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley has warned against the imprisonment of persons for minor offences in the Virgin Islands and suggested that the issue will negatively affect the Territory in the future if it is not addressed.
'VI should have gone green years ago' – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley believes the Virgin Islands should have been looking at alternative and renewable energy sources years ago and has dropped the ball in this regard.
'Party politics dividing VI & Caribbean' - Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley offered that one of the reasons there has been division in our communities is because of the introduction of party politics in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Gov’t should subsidise agriculture in VI - Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governments the world over subsidise agriculture and according to commentator Douglas Wheatley, the Virgin Islands should be no different.
VI should use greenhouses for ganja – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley has recommended the Virgin Islands (VI) begin growing marijuana as part of an established industry within the Territory.
Too many significant events in VI history passing unnoticed- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Douglas Wheatley has lamented that too many significant events in Virgin Islands history are beginning to pass unnoticed or without much remembrance.
Territory will be left behind without development plan - Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley believes there is an increasing need for an all-encompassing and holistic development plan for the territory and has argued that the BVI will get left behind without this.
Premier should have consulted residents before Gibraltar trip - Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commentator Douglas Wheatley said he has come in for some 'flak' for his apparent criticism of policy decisions taken by Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith.
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