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Premier off to Guyana for Caricom meeting; Hon Smith now acting Premier

Virgin Isalnds Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley is currently attending 46th regular meeting of the conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from February 24 to 29, 2024, in Georgetown, Guyana, as such, Hon Lorna D. Smith is acting Premier. Photo: GIS/File
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Meeting is an annual summit takes place twice a year where leaders from the CARICOM member states gather to discuss regional issues, make decisions, and set policies for the Caribbean region. The meeting will be held under the Chairmanship of President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Photo: Internet Source
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Meeting is an annual summit takes place twice a year where leaders from the CARICOM member states gather to discuss regional issues, make decisions, and set policies for the Caribbean region. The meeting will be held under the Chairmanship of President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Photo: Internet Source
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is heading to the 46th regular meeting of the conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from February 24 to 29, 2024, in Georgetown, Guyana.

The Premier’s attendance at these official meetings is in an effort to advance intraregional trade and policy coordination, towards safeguarding the overall socio-economic and political interests of the Virgin Islands according to a release from the Government Information Service.

“The Virgin Islands has been an Associate Member of CARICOM for over three decades. Our Associate Membership is one of the primary means by which we engage in regional cooperation that benefits the Territory in a variety of ways, including the strong political support we have received over recent years,” Dr Wheatley said.

He  added, “It is highly appropriate that the Virgin Islands is present to demonstrate our solidarity with our neighbours, and find solutions to problems such as regional transportation and food security that affect the region.”

Premier Wheatley will be accompanied by his Special Envoy Mr. E. Benito Wheatley and Deputy Director of the International Affairs Secretariat Ms. Dwynel Davis. The actual meeting activities take place from February 25 to 28, 2024.

Caricom heads of Gov't meeting 

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Meeting is an annual summit takes place twice a year where leaders from the CARICOM member states gather to discuss regional issues, make decisions, and set policies for the Caribbean region. The meeting will be held under the Chairmanship of President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali.

CARICOM is made of 15 states and five Associated States. The Virgin Islands is an Associate State.         

Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, has been appointed to act as Premier and Minister of Finance from February to 24 to 29, 2024 while Premier Wheatley is away from the Virgin Islands.

The Premier is scheduled to return to the Territory on February 29, 2024.

 

15 Responses to “Premier off to Guyana for Caricom meeting; Hon Smith now acting Premier”

  • jack (24/02/2024, 15:49) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
    He loves the plane
  • HMMM (24/02/2024, 16:05) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    so why not try to have full membership in CARICOM
  • resident (24/02/2024, 17:19) Like (25) Dislike (5) Reply
    he should just stay overseas, he is useless here or over there
  • Carigo (24/02/2024, 17:29) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    When he goes don't carry him come back.
  • Hmph (24/02/2024, 18:24) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Of course, he would gladly go!
  • um (24/02/2024, 21:40) Like (5) Dislike (8) Reply
    We are not a part of CARICOM so where he really going? Chupes this man is a waste
  • round rock (24/02/2024, 22:33) Like (10) Dislike (11) Reply
    Attendance at these meetings is very important to the Territory because it helps to build bi-lateral cooperation with Caribbean countries. The Virgin Islands can purchase many products from Guyana, such as building materials, secure university spaces for B.V.I students to pursue studies at the University of Guyana or the Teacher's training college at a cheaper cost than going to the United States or London. The Virgin Islands could benefit from agricultural trade. Now that Guyana is the fastest growing economy in the world because of oil discovery. For those persons who have not visited Guyana, they should take the opportunity to do so.
  • Guyanese (24/02/2024, 23:30) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    I WONDER WHICH FROCKTAIL DEM TEKKING ALONG?
  • See (25/02/2024, 00:37) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
    Another holiday on the backs of hard working people
  • we (25/02/2024, 08:54) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is the real question here ,why is the British virgin islands government going to caricom meeting the bvi is not part of the caricom .this really looks like this clown wants to push us into independenc what is this meeting for ? Ayo notice whenever these socall ministers saying them traving overseas for meeting these socall ministers never come back and explain to us the people's what the meeting was about .that all lorna and this clown does do trevel all over the dam place ,lord Jesus am prying for u ro remove this primier we have here wase of time
  • wife (25/02/2024, 09:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

    Where is Jo*** is she still in Guyana?

    • Mind your own business (25/02/2024, 14:06) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
      She sure is. Living her best, blessed life since leaving the BVI.
      Leave that woman alone and mind the business that pays you. Or better yet, go better your relationship with God.
    • Heads up, people (25/02/2024, 16:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      She is right in Guyana ????????
  • nada (25/02/2024, 10:45) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    HOW MANY MEETINGS HE HAD IN HIS DISTRICT SINCE ELECTION?
    • Endtimes (26/02/2024, 11:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @nada My dear, he had one when he was first elected and has never had any since. This man has no time for the 7th district! NONE! We don't see him anywhere, my dear.


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