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Premier writes VI church leaders for special 7-day national prayers

-Prayer session to run from Jan 19-25, 2024 across VI churches
Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, with responsibility for Ecclesiastical Affairs, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has written Apostles, Bishops, Pastors, and leaders of churches across the Virgin Islands (VI) calling for a special time of prayer for the Territory from January 19-25, 2024. Photo: GIS/File
The Premier said given what is happening in the VI, many persons have been citing the need for prayer for the Territory, “I too believe in the power of prayer, so I am calling on the churches to lead this charge.
The Premier said given what is happening in the VI, many persons have been citing the need for prayer for the Territory, “I too believe in the power of prayer, so I am calling on the churches to lead this charge." Photo: hopebiblechurch.org
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, with responsibility for Ecclesiastical Affairs, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has written Apostles, Bishops, Pastors, and leaders of churches across the Virgin Islands (VI) calling for a special time of prayer for the Territory from January 19-25, 2024.

In his plea, the Premier said Since the commencement of this year, the Territory has been facing various challenges.

“The year started out with a fire that claimed the life of one of our golden citizens. Since then, I am sure that you are aware that the Governor in his Fifth Quarterly Review on the Implementation of the Commission of Inquiry Recommendations has indicated his intention to seek additional powers on governance reform to empower him to directly act in areas of governance devolved to the elected arm of government.”

He said there have also been some premature deaths, including a former member of the House of Assembly, Carvin Malone and more strange incidents and accidents.

“We are also facing negative publicity as a result of the upcoming trial of the former Premier, Mr. Andrew Fahie,” Dr the Hon Wheatley added.

Need for prayers in VI 

He said as such, many persons have been citing the need for prayer for the Territory, “I too believe in the power of prayer, so I am calling on the churches to lead this charge.

The Premier said as told in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 

The premier said he is requesting the local churches offer up special prayers for the territory during the seven-day period which will culminate in a special prayer service on Thursday, 25th January 2024.

As part of the process, the Premier invited church leaders to a special Zoom Meeting yesterday, Friday, 19th January, where details were shared on the format for prayers during the period.

46 Responses to “Premier writes VI church leaders for special 7-day national prayers ”

  • What the actual (20/01/2024, 14:58) Like (29) Dislike (9) Reply
    Sure let’s also sacrifice some chickens and bleed some bigs whilst chanting to the gods
    • He is so sad (21/01/2024, 23:02) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      He calls for prayer one day yet promotes half naked women parading their flesh for our emancipation festival the next day. Sowande your heart is not right and you cannot fool Jesus!
    • @What the actual (22/01/2024, 08:43) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
      Your gods are demons. Our God is Jesus the creator of all. If you wish to sacrifice chickens to the demons you'll obey that will be your downfall. That's why the Western nations will fall and hard...because you'll serve demons unaware!
      • Greg (28/01/2024, 05:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        @@What the actual. Jesus is not the creator of all. His father GOD is the creator and Jesus is the son of GOD.
  • we (20/01/2024, 15:03) Like (52) Dislike (7) Reply
    Ayo really need to stop mix up God almighty in ayo dirty works, God don't like liers and thief ,ayo just waisting tax payer money .ayo really know how hard we have to work to pay taxes, and 1 school cause 4..3mil how is this possible??? And ayo so calling for payer SMH
  • No prob (20/01/2024, 15:14) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
    As long as you don’t drop to the ground on your knees with hands held high in the air like your old boss did. Other than that, not a prob.
  • Paulie (20/01/2024, 15:22) Like (43) Dislike (4) Reply
    Wasnt Andrew the same one asking for this before COI, and even praying before his deal to the Gods of the universe….while in the same breath professing his belief in witches? Yea VIP, alu need to stop with this national call to obeah!
  • Rhythm up.. (20/01/2024, 15:25) Like (23) Dislike (4) Reply
    The XP blue print. Dictators mentality by any means. Churches has become powerless when they believed and preached the murderer Saul, the racist and liar Paul Gospel..Peter says, my fathers says to me that aman will show up and claims he has heard from me, he is acting on my behalf he is a Liar and a false profit..When Peter sees that man and heard him, Peter being the lord most faithful, fearless bad boy that is why the father depends on him and gave him those instructions, When peter heard this Saul Paul preaching and teachings, Peter interrupted and said "stop, you are a false profit and Banabus agreed with peter and wanted nothing to do with Paul. Everything the lord says not to do Paul says do, Pork is good to eat, long hair is a sin, because everyone had long hair and he was the first ball head KKK, his mentality was his way was the right way. on and on. So, Paul after got called out, start using his education to brain washed and get his way, he was about the most educated in those
    times he started righting al these letters to justify himself turn into so many books in the Bible. Peter and his crew, "The Lords Crew". and Saul Pauls "Anti christ crew". live in confrontation and die in hate of each other..
  • Styles. (20/01/2024, 15:34) Like (34) Dislike (9) Reply
    When in doubt, pray it out.

    Get to work Natalie. You have achieved absolutely nothing during your tenure.

    Actually, under your rule the territory went backwards.

    God isn’t going to help you if you keep acting like an incompetent child.
  • 2024 (20/01/2024, 15:50) Like (36) Dislike (2) Reply
    you fellows only know church when it is convenient
  • IIIIII, don’t know (20/01/2024, 16:50) Like (30) Dislike (0) Reply
    When Andrew did the same thing, look how things backfired on him and the BVI. You DONOT play with God. You can fool and lie to man but you cannot fool or lie to God.
    • I remember very well (20/01/2024, 17:45) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
      I remember saying to myself I hope Andrew is not playing when he hit the ground on his knees with his hands in the air praying to God for the Country. Look how it backfired.
  • All I will say (20/01/2024, 17:18) Like (28) Dislike (2) Reply
    Religion and Politics should not mix. That is why the churches are out/getting out of control. If the pastors want to pray for the Territory let them do that on their own. Writing a letter to them was not necessary.
  • herbs power (20/01/2024, 17:31) Like (13) Dislike (6) Reply
    You can gather all the pastors muslims and who ever you want in the world. There is no invisible god that will answer you.
  • what (20/01/2024, 17:59) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    What we praying for,the UK to give the 100 million or the drugs to flow free from these white cops?
    • @ what (20/01/2024, 18:44) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
      no one questions the pale cops about the Powder and the cash; u will be foolish if you think those yard boys hands are 50% clean
  • lol (20/01/2024, 18:53) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    This man taking a whole chapter out of Andrew book. Paint some sigils on the dumpsters and hang some green flag in the 8th district while you’re at it. Don’t forget to wire the 70k to the Senegalese witch doctor come Obeah man at the same time.

    Time longer than twine..just like Drew you’ll have your day as well for explaining all the dodgy nonesense.
  • Open Your Spiritual Eyes (20/01/2024, 19:32) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Along with prayers the passage calls for the turning from wicked ways You can pray as much as you want to if there is no true repentance your prayers are in vain. Stop the poppy show business and deliver on the COI recommendations as promised then hold those under your watch to account and things will run better...action not a bag of mouth. Doing the same silly shit as Andrew won't cut it. I thought you were more intelligent than that.
  • pops (20/01/2024, 19:43) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Do the work and dont be a Andrew Fahie
    • @pops (21/01/2024, 12:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Too late for that. This guy has already lost his way. He is just like Andrew and so, ‘the people perish’.
  • WHAT!!! (20/01/2024, 19:45) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    So your invisible friend who lives in the sky is going to help you , Fahie tried the same thing and look where he is now.
  • STILL READING FROM THE SCRIPT SCRIPT (20/01/2024, 20:17) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    THESE WANNABE ACTORS ARE EXPOSING THEIR HIDDEN TALENTS ( BUT ) SEEMS TO HAVE FORGOTTEN THAT THIS AIN'T HOLLYWOOD , SAINT ANDREW TRIED THIS SAME STUNT AND TRIED TO MAKE IT LOOK REAL , AND IT HAD A LOT OF PEOPLE FOOLED AT FIRST / \\_ WHY WOULD A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN TRAVELLING ALL OVER THE WORLD , BE
    WRITING A LETTER TO THE CHURCH , IN THE SAME COUNTRY THAT ARE IN CONTROL OF , AND THE SAME COUNTRY YOU LIVE IN ❓️ •¿• IS THAT A SIGN OF DESPERATION ? ? ?
  • UK Own (20/01/2024, 20:37) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    If we were Praying ???? Daily we wouldn't have to Pray on Special occasions. Premier GA Sa Dong with Ya Fake BS.
  • Almost nonsense (20/01/2024, 20:49) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only when the shit hit the road you need churches to pray.
  • 2 Chr 7:14 (20/01/2024, 20:57) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    I think we need to read this scripture out loud and note the conditions for God's actions.
    It is appalling how we throw scriptures around with no regard for our just God. Please, let us be serious.
  • Just throw a party (20/01/2024, 21:55) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I thought the answer to everything was a $250,000+ non stop party. He consulted with the church when he did that? Just throw another party! Strueps.
  • one thing for sure (20/01/2024, 23:47) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Premier sure love to write letters.
  • priest (21/01/2024, 06:57) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Ezekiel 14 vs 13 -14
    Son of man when the land sinneth against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out my hand upon it and will break the staff of it's bread thereof and will send famine upon it and will cut off man and beast upon it
    Though these three men Daniel, Noah and Job we're in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness saith the Lord.
    The key here is personal repentance. Each citizen should pray for themselves, repent and turn from.their in righteousness
    Vs 22 Yet therein shall be a remnant that shall be brought forth both sons and daughters...
  • Almost nonsense (21/01/2024, 07:49) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only when the s--- hit the road you want churches to pray.
  • guy hill (21/01/2024, 08:32) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    The country need prayers every day and every moment.
  • dude (21/01/2024, 09:19) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Some heathens treat prayer like magic. And anyone who doesn't know GOD can't understand b/c they do not feel GOD's presence or can hear him when he speaks. They live in a world of emptiness and coldness, struggle in isolation and cannot discern wicked spirits and energies. Actions tell who is who.
  • Silent Prayer (21/01/2024, 09:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pray Andrew stays Schtum about who his friends are!
  • WOW (21/01/2024, 09:24) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Brain wash
    Let's pray for our Drug Lord
  • c (21/01/2024, 09:40) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    He going to credit for Gods work now.
  • Then (21/01/2024, 12:22) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    You got the UNSTABLE FUNCTIONAL LUNATICS HOLLERING FREE THE DREW.
  • lol (21/01/2024, 12:47) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    pray to the God that was forced onto black people by the colonialist slave masters that he hates, you cant make this up
  • Headcoach (21/01/2024, 15:13) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    young man dont walk in my footsteps
  • Respect the governing authorities (21/01/2024, 15:55) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    The premier does not need prayer. He needs to respect the governing authority vested in the governor as Paul said in Romans 24. The premier and the Vip and VIslanders cannot be wrong and strong. All of a sudden down islanders are to join in the fight but all along they were treated and continue to be treated in a very inhumane way. This attitude of using and manipulating and controlling people as long as they are useful is a nasty reality of modern day slavery of the mind.
  • Honestly (21/01/2024, 19:55) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    What are we going to do with the boy toy Premiere. He is out of control. Always want to be wrong and strong at the same time.
  • WAIT AH MINUTE (21/01/2024, 20:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHERE IS THE PASTOR / CONSULTANT / PSYCHIC / CITY SLICKER - ETC / IT WAS SAID THAT HE WAS COACHING THE X -COACH EXCEPT FOR THE MOONWALK PART , THEY SAID HE TOLD HIM * WE AIN'T GONNA TRY DAH ONE * JUST BEFORE THE COACH GOT STUNG , IT LOOKS LIKE HE TURNED A GHOST •¿• OR OUR NEW COACH COULD OF CONSULTED WITH HIM TO ORGANIZE THOSE SOPHISTICATED BARGES AND FILL THEM WITH PEOPLE AND TAKE THEM UP TO ENGLAND TO PROTEST FOR OUR REPARATION & INDEPENDENCE AND OUR FREEDOM FROM COLONIALISM / INSTEAD OF SITTING DOWN IN THE STREET AGAIN , THAT WOULD OF MADE A BETTER IMPRESSION AND STEP UP HIS GAME ????
    • Eldread (22/01/2024, 20:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      When the British came to conquer our people, they burn the rulers resident and other major institution and as far as murderour leaders and keep their head as trophy , what British institution or infrastructure that the British reside and rule our people from?
  • Webster (21/01/2024, 21:23) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Those same people the Premier wrote to asking for prayers should already be praying for the country. My question is why the dates of January 19th -25th?
  • AI (22/01/2024, 09:32) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'm a METHODIST from birth if my church take part in such, trust me I'll not choose to return soon.
  • Eldread (22/01/2024, 20:26) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pappy show prayer, slowandie gives a date to god to hear his command, he did not ask them what they think.
  • Eldread (22/01/2024, 20:44) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is this a claude skelton clyne advice, wait where is he? Did he flee the BVI?


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