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Premier & Dept Premier in London, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley now acting Premier

-Dr the Hon Karl Dawson & Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith also acting as Minister of Communications and Works & Minister for Education respectively
In the absence of both Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has been appointed Acting Premier and Minister of Finance until May 13, 2023, by acting Governor David D. Archer Jr. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Dr the Hon Karl Dawson & Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith also acting as Minister of Communication and Works & Minister for Education respectively. Photo: GIS/Facebook/File
Dr the Hon Karl Dawson & Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith also acting as Minister of Communication and Works & Minister for Education respectively. Photo: GIS/Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In the absence of both Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has been appointed Acting Premier and Minister of Finance until May 13, 2023, by acting Governor David D. Archer Jr.

Currently, the Governor John J. Rankin CMG, the Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, and Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE are currently in London attending the King Charles III Coronation events, and as such officials in the VI moved to acting capacity also include the current acting Governor, Mr Archer Jr.

Hons Rymer & de Castro also away

In addition, Minister for Education Hon Sharie B. De Castro (AL) along with Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) are also out of the territory in various capacities.  

The Education Minister is attending the World Forum 2023 in London from May 5 to 12, while Hon Rymer is away on personal leave. 

As such, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith is performing the functions of the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports with effect from May 5, 2023, to May 12, 2023.

Additionally, Dr the Hon Karl Dawson will perform the functions of the Minister of Communications and Works with effect from May 4, 2023, to May 13, 2023, until the return of Hon Rymer. 

 

29 Responses to “Premier & Dept Premier in London, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley now acting Premier ”

  • Excellent team (06/05/2023, 16:23) Like (39) Dislike (13) Reply
    One thing with vip all there ministers are very capable of holding any portfolios
  • … (06/05/2023, 16:34) Like (27) Dislike (13) Reply
    Congratulations I am proud of the vip
  • Rabsatt Lettsome Smith Leonard (06/05/2023, 16:39) Like (19) Dislike (9) Reply
    I.wish you the best on your short period of Leadership as Acting Premier! May the good Lord give you an extra out pouring of anointing to carry the mandate with grace in these trying times!
  • hip hip (06/05/2023, 16:49) Like (12) Dislike (5) Reply
    I will drink to that!
  • vg youth (06/05/2023, 17:00) Like (15) Dislike (7) Reply
    I am so proud of our representative. All the best.
  • what a thing (06/05/2023, 17:03) Like (30) Dislike (6) Reply
    During the 2023 elections the NDP, PVIM, & Shereen told the people Vincent could not hold a Ministry so do not vote for him. Now not only Vincent has a Ministry but he is our Acting Premier. WELL DONE!!!

    Now the only ones who are not holding a Ministry are Shereen and all those who were with her with her mischief. We were told a lot of lies about VIP during elections. TIME ALWAYS REVEALS ALL!!!
    • Correck! (07/05/2023, 08:01) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
      You are correck and time will indeed reveal all. Let him enjoy it while he can. Time longer than twine
  • Down West (06/05/2023, 17:07) Like (30) Dislike (3) Reply
    Congratulations to the newly elected duo in your acting positions. You both have the ability to do whatever is required of you. Stay focused and remain humble.
  • Funny (06/05/2023, 17:46) Like (14) Dislike (23) Reply
    and so its start , she wants to travel the globe on the taxpayers dime!!!
    • hold up (06/05/2023, 21:15) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
      Why both Premier and Deputy Premier went to the Coronation?

      Was one official business while the other on their own personal bill?

      The Deputy was Ag. Premier while the Premier went to the Coronation now the Deputy is at the same event.
      • Forbidden Truth (07/05/2023, 07:43) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
        At hold up.. They are still on the plantation and milking the cow.
    • Healingbread (07/05/2023, 07:57) Like (31) Dislike (0) Reply
      Who told you that? Do you know there are some requirements fir new Ministers to get their briefibgs in UK when there is an election in an.OT? Lord our people nasty with their unresearched and mellay-ish selves. We do not need any more negativity about our country. Let us heal the wounds. May God continue to bless our Beloved Virgin Islands.
  • The watchdog (06/05/2023, 18:20) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
    How come the lying corrupt ndp and blue team say Vincent could not hold a ministry? now the man sitting in the premier’s seat? Set of wicked lies that the 9 district did not buy
    • @ the watchdog (06/05/2023, 19:45) Like (6) Dislike (23) Reply
      OJ basically said it at his launch in sea cows bay when he referenced Fraser as well, because of the pending project COI concerns. Based on what I see it seems like sowande didn't want Carvin nor Vincent. But how he's structured now he has to use Vincent because the other 2 really green. Why Vincent couldn't hold the same port folio though?
      • tr (06/05/2023, 21:21) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
        Are you mad or .......? X...bic man.
      • @@ the watchdog (07/05/2023, 08:29) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
        The ministry of natural resources is no more fool Vincent is good people he will win again
  • Dancing with the Stars (06/05/2023, 18:27) Like (13) Dislike (5) Reply
    Congratulations to the V.I.P government for winning the General Election. Contrary to what the NDP was peddling that the British government does not want the VIP in office as the elected government. Shame on you NDP for spreading lies for political gains. God has placed the VIP in office and I hope He will protect them from all harm and danger.
  • D4 (06/05/2023, 18:50) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
    I am so proud of Luce. Sorry Hon. Luce.
    • Me Too (06/05/2023, 21:13) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      But she should have been Minister of Education for real not Ms. DCastro
  • picking up (06/05/2023, 19:54) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    whom Jah Blessed no man or woman can curse
  • Looking from the outside (06/05/2023, 21:53) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    IF THE OPPOSITION HAD GET IN TO POWER IT WOULD NOT HAVE LOST FOR THE FOUR YEARS. CAN I GET AN AMEN. I NEVER HEAR LORNA IN CORNER IN ANY CONFUSION AND I DON'T THINK SHE WANT TO START NOW. GOD WAS IN THE VIP CORNER
  • lol (06/05/2023, 22:18) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Shereen must be feeling like a real a@#. I guess this is why she is busy forming groups in VG so she can continue to seek revenge, destruction and confusion. It is all she does best.
  • VG VOTERS (06/05/2023, 23:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The only one who could not hold a ministry was flax Charles that is why we voted her out and she will be out for a long time!!!!
  • THE PRINCE OF VG (06/05/2023, 23:49) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    ALL CHICKENS BETTER RUN FOR THEIR LIVES ,THE CHICKEN HAWK IS ON TOP HIS THRONE , AND VENGENGENCE IN HIS , SO WOE UNTO THOSE WHO GETS IN HIS PATH ????
  • Orlando (07/05/2023, 00:52) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Image criminal like funny man acting as premier we would have had our constitution suspended forthwith
  • WOW (07/05/2023, 09:23) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Seven Ministers and 4 off island so 3 running the Country.......All I can say The BVI is a Great Place.
    • VOTER6BVI (07/05/2023, 12:44) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      WHAT HAPPENS ARE YOU JEALOUS? PLEASE GO AND MIND YOUR HOUSEHOLD AND PRAY
  • Facial expression (07/05/2023, 14:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    IS SAYING )> AH TELL AL~YO , I'LL B BACK ????
  • 911 (08/05/2023, 06:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vincent how you feel the PVIM female from district nine feel......after all her chat


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