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'Tremendous work' ongoing to implement CoI reforms in VI – Premier

-says hard work shows commitment to Implementing CoI Recommendations as agreed to with UK Gov't
Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the Framework for the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report and other Reforms continues to be coordinated by a Steering Group which has been meeting regularly to receive progress reports. Photo: VINO/File
Speaking during August 10, 2022, press conference, alongside the Governor, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley said the steering group also identifies any potential challenges and to collaborate on solutions. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Speaking during August 10, 2022, press conference, alongside the Governor, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley said the steering group also identifies any potential challenges and to collaborate on solutions. Photo: GIS/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the Framework for the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report and other Reforms continues to be coordinated by a Steering Group which has been meeting regularly to receive progress reports amidst more tremendous work from Government and other parties.

Speaking during August 10, 2022, press conference, Dr the Hon Wheatley said the group also identifies any potential challenges and to collaborate on solutions.

“As the coordinating ministry, the Premier’s Office continues to support the other ministries and reviewers in fulfilling their obligations under the plan,” he added.

The Premier detailed that to date, a few members of staff have been assigned to the Implementation Unit and work has commenced on developing the budget for the Unit and for implementing the recommendations, drafting the implementation plan and a communications strategy.

The staff are also reviewing policy documents and developing terms of reference for the reviewers.

Recruitment of addition staff to come 

The Premier said while recruitment of additional staff is at an advanced stage, within the coming week more information will be issued to provide further details.

Hon Wheatley said amongst other progress, the Government of National Unity, the public officers in the respective Ministries, and all parties including the Governor and the Governor’s Group are working hard and are seriously committed to delivering the implementation plan.

“A tremendous amount of work continues to be undertaken to deliver the recommendations and I wish to commend and express sincere gratitude to the dedicated public officers who have been working diligently to meet the stipulated deadlines,” he added. 

16 Responses to “'Tremendous work' ongoing to implement CoI reforms in VI – Premier”

  • Hot a fire (13/08/2022, 14:43) Like (5) Dislike (15) Reply
    Which col recommendations you speaking about dawg, you ain't see Hickingbottom them set y'all up.
  • long look (13/08/2022, 14:44) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    SHUT UP
  • This a good Governor.. (13/08/2022, 14:45) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Still waiting, listen, watching for real meaningful changes. Haven't seen any real shake up. I have to give this Governor credit, he is really patient and trying his best to work along with us...All we are getting is lip service...We need to see real moves being make in Immigration, Labour, NHI, Survey and Ports. Anyone knows who is the head at Ports?
  • Long Look East End (13/08/2022, 15:44) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    No way this man going win back long look! My vote is registered in long look, and am voting for any one else than the current 13 !

    If we can keep him out of the long look victory we will save the country the real way!
    • and (13/08/2022, 19:56) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      We are not voting in anyone we retired already. New blood- women step forward.
      • Who's Next (14/08/2022, 01:56) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
        Everyone is crying out we need change, we going vote them out, who's next, to put who in? St. Lucia, Grenada And St. Kitts, They had a next..We haven't identified one as yet..So I say, until we do, stay with the coalition for 4 more years.
    • That's why: (14/08/2022, 10:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      People of your ignorant mindset are so stupidly deranged in your mind Spiritually, socially, responsible, and so confused in your mind.
    • Will you? (14/08/2022, 11:19) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      @ Long Look/East End: Really, Even your Great, great grandfather or Great, great grandmother? How more stupid can some of us get?
  • Oh Well (13/08/2022, 21:25) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Yall doing a wonderful job I see turning all the government departments into statutory body water and sewage , agriculture and fisheries and don't have no plan in place ????
  • Oh Well (13/08/2022, 21:42) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Imagine some departments have to be cutting their budget so much just for government to meet coi requirements that some can't even buy drinking water for staff .And you is the minister for some them department it's a shame
  • the rock (13/08/2022, 21:43) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Judge Hickenbuttom simply said he recommended those changes, but yet still the UK got us here by.our throats, we here in the VI is soft!
  • He and his brother (14/08/2022, 11:40) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Slowande is bad for the bvi
  • WEW (14/08/2022, 13:26) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh please. Show us the results and don't lie.
  • resident (14/08/2022, 18:24) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Prospective 2023 Candidates: Ronnie W. Skelton, Mitch Turnbull, Shaina Smith Archer, Archibald Christian, Julian Frazer,
    Dancia Penn Sallah, Kedric Pickering, Ulric scatliffe, Jamal Smith, Cindy Rosan, Marlon Penn, Preston Stoutt, Dirk Walters, Allen O'Neal, Albert Wheatley, Cassender Titley-O'Neal, Broderick Penn, Kedric Malone, Kye Rymer, O.J. Smith,
    Ayana Hull, John Samuel, Vance Lewis.
  • @ RESIDENT (15/08/2022, 13:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    YOU HAVE SO GOOD NAMES THERE ???? ,/ BUT CAN THEY WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE PEOPLE AND THE COUNTRY , ???? ❓ WHEN POWER GOES TO THE HEAD , YOU HAVE IMPLOSION TO LOOK OUT FOR


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