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September 11th, 2023
‘UK come here implemented a crack of bullsh*t!’- L. Allen Wheatley

EAST END, Tortola, VI- Former Financial Secretary Mr L. Allen Wheatley has accused the United Kingdom (UK) of imposing laws on the Virgin Islands (VI), which have put the local contract order system in a financial quagmire, and has resulted in delayed school repairs in the territory.

August 6th, 2023
‘Slavery is slavery boss! I ain’t going nowhere jumping up’- L. Allen Wheatley

EAST END, Tortola, VI- Some 1,000 revellers are expected to storm the streets of Road Town for the August Monday Parade to celebrate Emancipation from slavery; however, don’t look for former Financial Secretary and D8 political candidate in the recently concluded 2023 general elections, Mr L. Allen Wheatley, to be a part of the procession.

April 10th, 2023
Women complaining of being owed thousands of $$ in child support- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has lamented that suggestions put forward to amend the Child Maintenance Act have not been advanced by Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8).

March 24th, 2023
'I’m just here to help because the country needs help’– L. Allen Wheatley

EAST END, Tortola, VI- Former Financial Secretary in the Virgin Islands Mr L. Allen Wheatley during the launch of his campaign in the Eight Electoral District said his main objective is to help the territory at the time it needs it most.

March 18th, 2023
'Speak the Truth!’ L. Allen Wheatley blasts Hon Penn for claiming Hawk’s Nest road project

EAST/NORTH EAST, Tortola, VI – Former Financial Secretary, Mr L. Allen Wheatley who is contesting the 8th Electoral District in the Virgin Islands 2023 Elections under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), has blasted his political opponent, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) for taking credit for the completion of the Hawk’s Nest Road project in East/North East Tortola.

March 13th, 2023
Banks & trust companies making millions but do nothing to help VI- L. Allen Wheatley

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate in the Eighth District, Mr L. Allen Wheatley, believes foreign financial entities in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been making massive profits but are not doing enough to give back to the Virgin Islands.

March 12th, 2023
D7 & D8 candidates to respond to questions from public today

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- As the political season heats up and the public is ever eager to hear what the various candidates are promising, the Community Worship Centre Church of God of Prophecy in Long Look, Tortola is hosting a forum titled, “A Response”, featuring the declared candidates for the Seventh and Eighth Districts.

February 24th, 2023
L. Allen Wheatley fires back @ Hon Marlon A. Penn; No hot air!

EAST END, Tortola, VI- As the political race in the Eighth District heats up, there is a war of words between Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate L. Allen Wheatley and the incumbent Representative and National Democratic Party (NDP) Member, Honourable Marlon A. Penn.

February 3rd, 2023
D8 political aspirant Wheatley launches proposal for Red Bay

EAST END, Tortola, VI- Less than 24 hours after our news centre broke the news that former Financial Secretary (FS) Mr L. Allen Wheatley is expected to be the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate for District 8, the political aspirant has launched a proposal for a multi-use facility in Red Bay, East End.

February 2nd, 2023
L. Allen Wheatley to contest D8 with VIP

EAST END, Tortola, VI- While many are still wondering whether there will be a 2023 general election in the Territory, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), one of three political parties in the coalition government, is quietly amassing its slate of 13 candidates.

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