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PHOTO of the Day: Premier Wheatley & Minister Wheatley with Barbados’ Mottley in Dubai

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), left, and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), right, with Caribbean powerhouse on climate change and a persistent advocate for the interests of small island states, Hon Mia A. Mottley, SC, the Prime Minister of Barbados, at the COP28 meeting in Dubai. Photo: Team of Reporters
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- While the Virgin Islands' four-member delegation is busy at work in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) looking after the Territory’s climate change interests, both Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) took some time out to network with both regional and international leaders.

Here in this photo, they are seen with the Caribbean powerhouse on climate change and a persistent advocate for the interests of small island states, Hon Mia A. Mottley, SC, the Prime Minister of Barbados. Ms Mottley is leading a high-powered Barbados delegation to the COP28 meeting in Dubai.

Under tight security, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) meeting has attracted world leaders, financial institutions, non-government organisations, captains of industries, political and social activists, and environmentalists.  

Dr Wheatley noted in a GIS press release last week that the Virgin Islands’ presence at the 2023 COP 28 meeting of world leaders presents an excellent opportunity for him to advocate, in an international forum, the needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) that are especially vulnerable to ill effects of climate change.

43 Responses to “PHOTO of the Day: Premier Wheatley & Minister Wheatley with Barbados’ Mottley in Dubai”

  • vex (03/12/2023, 16:30) Like (74) Dislike (13) Reply
    I hope they get some leadership advice from that woman. They don't have a clue about running a country
    • Endtimes (04/12/2023, 08:51) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      @vex like really? This woman will rope them into the Pope's agenda. Watch out for when dem reach back here. Ayo will hear!
  • Done Deal (03/12/2023, 16:31) Like (24) Dislike (49) Reply
    We with you Premier
    • @Done Deal (03/12/2023, 20:21) Like (7) Dislike (42) Reply
      I am also with the Premier and I wish him well. A lot of them is against the Premier because they want his position. Just leave him alone already.
  • I would say (03/12/2023, 17:07) Like (19) Dislike (20) Reply
    It is a nice photo.
    • @I would say (03/12/2023, 18:05) Like (18) Dislike (30) Reply
      I agree, it is a nice photo. I also would like to say you guys need to lay off the Premier, he is doing the best that he can. To all of you that is constantly throwing darts at him, step in his shoes. Leave him alone and let the man do what he have to do.
      • action (04/12/2023, 11:20) Like (20) Dislike (4) Reply
        @@ all I would say. I agree with you 100. He is indeed doing the best he can do which equal to squat Jack rabbit. That is why we want him gone already because he is doing his best. Of course the brilliance of the lady PM though strong is not strong enough to rub off on the two knuckle heads
  • lodger (03/12/2023, 17:08) Like (21) Dislike (43) Reply
    Once again, I am reinforcing my plea to some of you jealous haters many on the opposition benchers to have some sensitivity in your silly comments about travel the bvi has always been around the table Punching above it's weight!!!
  • Law Abiding citizen (03/12/2023, 17:56) Like (38) Dislike (11) Reply
    Our paper premier loves photo opportunities. What an imbecile.
  • Juanico Callwood (03/12/2023, 17:58) Like (16) Dislike (9) Reply
    ???? what hurts me about this trip is my tax, the VIP administrations are relaxing, taking free rides to the BVI cemetery of living beings and mentality of dead people ☠️
    • Juanito Callwood (03/12/2023, 21:29) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
      Do you actually pay taxes? If you don’t, then there is nothing for you to say.
  • Lightweight (03/12/2023, 18:22) Like (30) Dislike (14) Reply
    The BVI does not punch above its weight, it just wastes tax-payers money trying to sit at the top table.
  • cunumumu (03/12/2023, 18:25) Like (18) Dislike (7) Reply
    That's the best ah he
  • Disinterested (03/12/2023, 18:42) Like (32) Dislike (7) Reply
    It is nice that Dr Hon Premier N. Wheatley and Hon Vincent Wheatley, Minister of Health,, has a photoop with PM Mia Mottley, a regional rising star but what return on investment are Virgin Islanders getting from trip to Dubai?
  • well meh boi (03/12/2023, 18:54) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    3 blind mice
  • TurtleDove (03/12/2023, 19:49) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    You people need to understand that our ties to the region and the global community goes both ways, as BVIslanders populates other islands and other parts of the planet as well.
  • Distance (03/12/2023, 19:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    between Dubai, UAE and Sanaa, Yemen is less than 1000 miles. The Houthis missiles in Sanaa have a range of 1500 miles. Think about it!
  • The thing that gets me most (03/12/2023, 20:14) Like (6) Dislike (12) Reply
    Is most of you that is B….ing about your TAXPAYING dollar on the trips, actually dosen’t pay taxes. How much taxes can you pay or pay out of $6.00?
    • Makes sense to me (04/12/2023, 06:42) Like (7) Dislike (12) Reply
      Never thought about it until now. A lot of you don’t actually pay taxes but you are the first to start talking about your taxpaying dollars. What TAXPAYING dollars are you talking about?
      • @ Make Sense to me (04/12/2023, 12:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        And those that pay the bulk of the taxes have no say . This is the equity that exists in this place
  • @**** ****** (03/12/2023, 20:46) Like (21) Dislike (12) Reply

    All them could do is travel won’t be getting a next vote of mines

    • @ @**** ric…. (04/12/2023, 02:55) Like (5) Dislike (13) Reply

      Hush your dead r**s self you never voted for any of them in the first place, so trust me they will win without you again

      • @***** (04/12/2023, 12:30) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply

        Stop talking because your mouth can flap.You ain’t vote for anyone. Continue flapping your donkey lip in the wind . While we are on the subject. Are you a tax payer or have you ever paid taxes in the BVI. The Politicians and Ministers are entitled to travel and must travel, it comes with the job.

    • @A R (04/12/2023, 17:52) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      You can travel too BOBO.
  • Waste of time and Money (03/12/2023, 23:04) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
    If these 2 buffoons wanted to have their picture taken with Mia, they could have taken a trip to Barbados. Did they accomplish anything in Dubai besides having their picture taken with her?
  • Lb (03/12/2023, 23:50) Like (20) Dislike (6) Reply
    Meanwhile Anegadians have no air access to the rest of the BVI! Meanwhile sewerage is running in the streets! Meanwhile the BVI looks like a hot pile of cow shyt! Meanwhile our tourism product is no better than a year after the 2017 hurricanes! Meanwhile…….
  • Wendy (04/12/2023, 02:38) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
    there goes your tax money
    road full of potholes and the leader posing
  • asura (04/12/2023, 03:33) Like (9) Dislike (19) Reply
    NDP and Kedrick travelled double time this Government so you all stop with your pig droppings.
  • Pictures (04/12/2023, 07:56) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    Vincent look like he didn't know who was taking the pic. He looking the wrong way. Lmaooooioo
  • Fan for the bvi (04/12/2023, 08:51) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply
    We getting 100mil in loan that the UK won't give us, a new horseracing track, football and cricket stadium more hotels and road. The bvi coming above the poverty level. Prosperity for all including the ppl who hate this government
    • Fan for the bvi (04/12/2023, 16:10) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
      We don’t need any horse racing track in the BVI, Horse racing draws criminal elements and is cruelty to animals. You want horse racing? Saddle up the men and let them run around the track with 10 pounds of wet sand bags on their backs. HI HO SILVER.
  • BVI love (04/12/2023, 09:17) Like (6) Dislike (9) Reply
    Half of you negative commenters jealousy and envy going send some of you to your graves, keep the good works up to both Hon Wheatleys
  • @pictures (04/12/2023, 09:30) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
    Probably looking for his pal Johnny Walker
  • THE NEW SLOGAN (04/12/2023, 09:49) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    IF YOU DON’T PAY TAXES OR VOTE IN THE BVI, #HUSH YOUR TRAP. YOU DON’T COUNT OR IS ENTITLED TO SAY ANYTHING. SHHHHHH.
  • @ ASURA (04/12/2023, 11:26) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    WE KNOW YOU WERE GOING TO SAY THAT / AND YES I DID A LOT OF TRAVELING AND FAILED / BUT HE JUST START SND HE AIN'T DONE YET SO KEEP YOUR TRA TRAP OFF OF ME , MY HAIR IS NATURAL AND SO IS MY COLOR , U SHOULD USE THIS NAME ( ASSH*LE ) JUST ADD IT TO YOUR OTHER NAMES ) OH AND BLEACH SOME MORE U STILL LOOK DARK
  • NB (04/12/2023, 11:26) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    How very nice. This will definitely fix all of BVI’s issues. Good move sir. A nice pose fixes everything.
  • HEY DISINTERESTED (04/12/2023, 18:06) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    IF THE LADY IS FROM AN ISLAND / THE SAME PEOPLE WE LOOK DOWN ON AND SHOW OFF WE SELF ON AND CALL YHEM ISLAND PEOPLE \\ SO WHY WE POSING WITH AN ISLUND WOMAN IS FOR REAL OR JUST ANOTHER PUBLICITY STUNT LIKE THE ONE WHERE THOSE HYPOCRITES SAT IN THE STREET DOING AN ACTING JOB \\ AND LOOK WHAT THEY DID TO THE QUEEN FROM VG AFTER ???? ( ACTION SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS ~ I REST MY CASE
  • help us (04/12/2023, 22:28) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    The man in Dubai posing up whilst raw sewerage run freely in our streets. We special here in the bvi bwoi!
  • BuzzBvi (04/12/2023, 22:38) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Independence is coming. Our leaders are friends with a leader that leads an independent country. Surely it doesnt take more than that.
  • ................................. (06/12/2023, 07:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    4 more years of vip take it from me, no one wants Marlon or Ronnie as our leader and Myron is arrested and charged and Fraser is too old
    • @.......................... (06/12/2023, 07:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      ????????????????????????Push the script, you are doing an awesome job


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