‘I surely hope the coalition lasts even beyond next election’- Premier Wheatley
Dr Wheatley was at the time speaking on the July 13, 2022, episode of Territories Talk, a cross-border British Overseas Territories talk show hosted by Shaina M. Smith-Archer from the Virgin Islands and guest host Damian Wilson of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The Virgin Islands' Premier, while addressing questions regarding his government’s survival as a unit for the 2023 elections, said: “I surely hope that the coalition lasts even beyond the next election, because of course sometimes when you [are] arguing and fighting, you really forget how like-minded you actually are.”
Dr Wheatley added: “The Members who came across from the different groups, we agree on a lot more than we disagree on, and I believe that it's in the best interest of the people of the Virgin Islands for us to continue working together.”
He also said the National Unity Government is the best way to implement reform in the territory.
'I like the idea of all hands on deck'- Premier
The Premier added that he needs everybody working and being on the same page; however, that is not to discount the role of the Opposition.
“The Opposition has a very important role in terms of holding the government's feet to the fire. You'll always need a position to be able to do that. But of course, I like the idea of all hands on deck and everybody working together."
Former Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering; however, has taken a different approach regarding the role of the National Unity Government, which was formed to stave off UK direct rule as it relates to the Commission of Inquiry recommendations.
Dr Pickering said the citizen of this country should recognise that the Unity Government is just an interim government, as the country still needs a reset and that opportunity will be presented at the next general elections.
“The Unity Government has a responsibility to take us from where we are now to the election, then the people must be involved in the election process," he told talk show host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline during the July 5, 2022, edition of the Honestly Speaking radio show.
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14 Responses to “‘I surely hope the coalition lasts even beyond next election’- Premier Wheatley ”
Must go fast we do not want slowande
I might have been a little bit more understanding ,and more accepting if the old group had taken the top post (premier) and had passed on the deputy to the other side.(now I have nothing absolutely against Rhymer ,,as a matter of fact he is so understanding he should have been the leader)
I am still looking at the formation as it was too quick to decide upon. That's because of us are just as deceitful as Fahie, time will tell.its longer than twine..
This moo moo would not even win in d 7 talking piss about coalition staying together after election chupps
His slow r@## will not even be around the table!!!!