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'Keep doing your best for your children'- Premier Wheatley to VI fathers

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) encouraged fathers in the Virgin Islands to continue to do their best for their children. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that often our fathers who are doing a great job do not feel seen, acknowledged, or appreciated, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has let them know that he recognises them.

"With this Father's Day message, I am letting all of you know I see you. And keep doing your best for your children. Keep taking them to basketball practice. Keep picking them up from school. Keep teaching them your trade. Showing them how to drive. Keep walking in integrity, for your children will be blessed after you," Premier Wheatley stated in his Father's Day message today, June 21, 2026.

'A father's example'

According to the Premier, a father's example is a powerful thing.

"To young impressionable minds, a father can demonstrate what respect looks like. What hard work looks like. What courage and kindness look like. What following through looks like. I thank God for every lesson I learned from my father and the father figures in my life. One of the greatest joys in my life is being a father to my children."

The Premier also extended special greetings to the fathers of the 7th district.

10 Responses to “'Keep doing your best for your children'- Premier Wheatley to VI fathers”

  • jack (21/06/2026, 17:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    We will
  • Well Sah (21/06/2026, 18:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hear he!
  • How about Grandparents day . (22/06/2026, 04:40) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    That will be the biggest day on the calendar, a lot of successful kids are well and properly raised by their grand parent/s. I would like to see a grand Parent day, it will be bigger than both mothers and fathers day....Most grand parent/s partly raised, disciplined loved and provided for most of her grand children...
    • Yes (22/06/2026, 07:13) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      If it was not for my grandparents I don’t know where I would be today. My parents abandon me at 3 months old and my grandparents took care of me and mold me to not what I am today. This is why my grandparents get everything.
  • BRAD BOYNES (22/06/2026, 05:40) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Keep doing your best for this entire country.
  • Anonymous (22/06/2026, 08:16) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
    This premier will be reelected
  • Godly knowledge, understanding and wisdom are invaluable gifts of genuine love. (22/06/2026, 11:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    "Action speaks louder than words, don't be deceived by those fancy talkers." However, fathers, do your very best for the good upbringing of your family, and neighbors basic needs, too, if you are able to do so.

    Life
    Others
    Vertiousely
    Every day
  • Yea ok (22/06/2026, 22:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ayuh continue to make it harder n harder for ppl in the country and here u are sayin we must do our best for our children...... salaries ain't doin it no matter how much jobs u have and when ppl take a risk to creed their family auh lock them up CRIMINALS AYUH GOIN MAKE EVERY MAN THRU THIS PLACE
  • Slick Blak (23/06/2026, 13:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Will continue to do so.
  • %100 raise (23/06/2026, 17:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Being a father or mother means male to female was evidentially join to bring child or children. This premeir seems like he on both sides.


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