Mr Kenrico O. Wheatley Jr has been appointed Deputy Supervisor of Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI). Photo: GIS

The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands announced his appointment which is in accordance with section 3(2) of the Elections Amendment Act, 1994. VINO/ File

The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands announced his appointment on Monday, December 15, 2025, which is in accordance with section 3(2) of the Elections Amendment Act, 1994.

According to a press release, Mr Wheatley is an experienced public officer, having served six years across both the Ministry of Health and Social Development and in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports.

Tasks

As Deputy Supervisor of Elections, Mr Wheatley will be tasked with providing support and assisting in the establishment of polices and directives, planning and implementation of programmes and procedures in accordance with the Election Act. 

The release further stated that he will assist with the management of voter registration and the electoral management system, preparations of post-election reports and annual reports, conducting voter registration and ensuring the efficient and effective administration of elections in the Virgin Islands.

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Sharleen S. DaBreo-Lettsome, MBE, said, “We are pleased to welcome Mr Wheatley to this role. We are in the vital and timely process of transforming Elections Administration in the Virgin Islands, and Mr Wheatley’s appointment, with his qualifications and experience, further strengthens our human capacity and institutional ability to take the Office of the Supervisor of Elections further.”