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Premier Wheatley leads delegation to swearing-in of USVI Governor

- Albert A. Bryan Jr sworn in for 2nd term as USVI Governor today, January 2, 2023
USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, centre, is administered the Oath of Office by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the US Virgin Islands, the Honourable Rhys S. Hodge, left. Right is First Lady Yolanda C. Bryan. Photo: Government House-USVI/Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), right, while being interviewed live on WTJX-TV at the swearing-in of USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr today, January 2, 2023. Photo: VI Consortium (screen grab)
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), right, while being interviewed live on WTJX-TV at the swearing-in of USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr today, January 2, 2023. Photo: VI Consortium (screen grab)
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) led a delegation to the second term swearing-in of Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr and Lieutenant Governor Mr Tregenza A. Roach in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) today, January 2, 2023.

Hon Wheatley, while being interviewed live on WTJX-TV, said his delegation included Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) and their spouses.

The swearing-in of Governor Bryan and Lt Governor Roach was done at Emancipation Garden on St Thomas.

‘It’s not an easy road’- Gov Bryan Jr

Governor Bryan, after his swearing-in, told the people there that in the epic words of Buju Banton, “it’s not an easy road”.

He thanked his Lt Governor Tregenza A. Roach, who he described as the best Lieutenant Governor in the world’.

Among other things, Governor Bryan said the COVID-19 times were especially very challenging times for everyone and may have caused him to grow more grey hairs.

He said his government was, nevertheless, proud of its many accomplishments, including being able to stabilise the territory’s finances and put more money in the pockets of the people.

Governor Bryan also said victory should never be, and for him will never be, about winning elections but about uplifting the people.

Meanwhile, Premier Wheatley said his government has a great appreciation for the Bryan-Roach Administration, especially since his government has been able to develop a very close bond with it.

The 35th Legislature of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) will be sworn in next week Monday, January 9, 2022, at Emancipation Gardens.

10 Responses to “Premier Wheatley leads delegation to swearing-in of USVI Governor”

  • bvibuzz (02/01/2023, 16:15) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply

    Mitch is such an@&£ ki$$er

  • DON Q (02/01/2023, 16:35) Like (8) Dislike (9) Reply
    The slowman better enjoys his last days
  • dem like man (02/01/2023, 16:51) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    Dah money foh dah trip coulda cut bush long deh road
  • West side (02/01/2023, 20:00) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    please inform the new premier that west end remains a part of BVI still and we need the bush along the public roadway cutdown(this is not a paid political announcement)
    • FYI (03/01/2023, 00:37) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      The premier is only cutting the bush in his district with his supporters
      • I remember when... (03/01/2023, 09:10) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
        ...persons in the district took pride in their surroundings and got the job done.
        • @I remember... (03/01/2023, 17:11) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          I remember when not doing the job you were hired to do meant you would be fired and replaced! It never meant that the people who hired you would have to do the job themselves but keep you around.
  • Mike (03/01/2023, 05:19) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    The slowman should make the most of his final days.
    idle breakout
  • ? (03/01/2023, 06:36) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Will Lt.Governor, Roach, who is from St Kitts, will be able to run for Governor .?
  • One thing I can say (03/01/2023, 08:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Governor’s wife is a beautiful woman.


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