HoA appeals for ‘patience’ following concerns over salary increase for Members
Local media houses had a field day reporting on September 17, 2025, that elected officials and Members of the House of Assembly approved a salary increase for themselves in late 2023.
According to the 2024 Audit Report laid in the House of Assembly (HoA) on September 16, 2025, the 119% overall salary increase more than doubled the existing emoluments from $681,000 to $1,490,652, and required an additional $809,652 in the budget.
Some members of the public have disapproved of the increase while some have stated while the increase is drastic, HoA members are still being paid less than some public servants.
Transparency, accountability, & proper due process
“With the report now officially before the House, Members will undertake a thorough review of its findings, engage in detailed discussions, and provide a formal response consistent with established parliamentary procedures.
“The House reiterates its dedication to transparency, accountability, and proper due process,” a statement from the HoA on September 17, 2025, read.
The HoA further stated that an official response, inclusive of comprehensive information for the public, will be issued in due course.
“The House appeals for the patience of the people of the Virgin Islands as the matter proceeds through the appropriate parliamentary channels and assures that the concerns raised will be addressed.”
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34 Responses to “HoA appeals for ‘patience’ following concerns over salary increase for Members”
Natalio Wheatly, Premier crowned,
his purse near tripled, obscene, profound.
From seventy grand to one-seventy-six,
while pipes leak rivers and roads play tricks.
Kye Rymer preaches transport’s way,
but potholes bloom where children play.
A Minister paid a doubled share,
yet infrastructure in despair.
Lorna Smith speaks of finance true,
while coffers bleed for the privileged few.
Her doubled wage, a golden prize,
while widows beg and prices rise.
Sharie de Castro sings of schools,
yet classrooms crack and leak like pools.
Her salary soars, her speeches grand,
while chalk turns dust in the teacher’s hand.
Vincent Wheatley, labour’s guide,
now feasts on wages magnified.
He calls for patience, a steady hand,
while workers scrape in a hungry land.
And those that sit in opposition’s seat,
still dine on hikes, the feast complete.
They too speak of change with solemn tone,
yet lines their pockets, guards their throne.
They cry “transparency,” “due process” sweet,
but doubled pay is the bread they eat.
They say “have patience, trust, believe,”
while public coffers they deceive.
So mark ALL names in fire and ink,
their pleas for patience foul and stink.
For while the islands thirst and ache,
our leaders gorge, our spirits break.
The House that feasts while people fall,
shall wear hypocrisy most of all.
Ah can’t see my self coming back to that place of madness.
I remind my old school friends; the Commission Of Inquiry have not one thing to do with the average citizens and residents of the BVI
Those you & me voted for is the actual cause for London coming back into BVI because of their questionable performance in public office
the people suffering
They make the law, they manage supply
They hide behind walls and grin their teeth
Then remove their mask whenever they meet
They want the seat as money is high
They secure their futures and through greed and pride
The COI came but no change occur
They’re mad they’re caught as they revenge the poor
A bvislanders paradise when rape is known
By fellow leaders who created the throne
They honor Lavity Stoutt with nothing to add
But seek praise as a distant dad
They point out the wrong of the opposite side
But remain silent, to enjoy the ride
What will the people do, to end this cycle in town
Will they advocate for the future , or watch their island drown?
Did the opposition know about the shortfall? Can’t say for sure yet until I hear what they got to say……
One thing I am sure is, the VIPers knew and have a majority regardless to pass it through with the knowledge of the reports they were privy to!