Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), right, followed through on his promise made nearly two months ago to the Road Town Seventh-day Adventist Church when he made a sizable monetary donation to it on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Photo: Facebook

The Road Town Seventh-day Adventist Church reopened its doors on Sunday, November 30, 2025, following nine years of re-modelling and rebuilding due to the 2017 hurricanes. Photo: Facebook/File

Inside the Road Town Seventh-day Adventist Church on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Photo: Facebook

Premier Wheatley, who has responsibility for Ecclesiastical and Religious Affairs, presented a cheque for $50,000 to the church to boost community outreach, youth activities and bolster various initiatives offered by the church.

The Road Town Seventh-day Adventist Church reopened its doors on Sunday, November 30, 2025, following nine years of re-modelling and rebuilding due to the 2017 hurricanes.

Promise fulfilled!

At the opening of the new church building last November, Premier Wheatley pledged the government’s support and partnership, adding that he remained committed to a financial contribution soon. 

“I won’t say the amount right now, but I hope it makes you smile,” he had said. 

In his brief words at the presentation on Saturday, Premier Wheatley reminded of his promise. “I did make a pledge that I would come back shortly. I was disappointed I didn’t have it at the time with me when you opened [the new church building] but, of course, you have been very graceful and I wanted to follow through on my pledge and my promise and to give a contribution to this church, especially in reflection of the mission and the purpose which was very clearly articulated to me by the leadership of the church.”

The announcement of the sizable donation by the Premier was met with loud cheers and applause from the congregation.