VI to temporarily host Vincy residents impacted by La Soufriere - Hon Wheatley
![The [British] Virgin Islands will temporarily host some residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, who are being impacted by the ongoing eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano on the island according to Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley. Photo: VINO/File](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/800x_8_800x_i_IMG_0755_Medium_03.jpeg)
This announcement was made by VI Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) at Thursday’s Seventh Sitting, of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on April 15, 2021.
“Mr Speaker, as Minister for Immigration, I have charged the Department to come up with a policy and logistics that will allow us to host persons here in the BVI for a period of time until the situation stabilizes in St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” Hon Wheatley told the House.
Once the policies are completed and approved, the Minister said it will be communicated to the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines along with the wider public in the VI.
'We will be our brother's keeper' - Hon Wheatley
“Mr. Speaker, we will be our brother’s keeper, as we know first-hand what it is like to be devastated and be at the mercy of others,” Hon Wheatley underscored while assuring that the people of the VI we will continue to lift up the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in prayers.
Hon Wheatley reiterated statements made by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) the Government and people of the VI stand ready to assist 'our brothers and sisters' in whichever way possible.
“Mr. Speaker the relationship between the BVI and St. Vincent and the Grenadines has deep roots and covers many years… it is a cherished relationship."
"Many persons living in the BVI are connected, either directly or indirectly with people in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and have expressed interest in hosting them here in the BVI,” Hon Wheatley disclosed.
According to the Minister, the VI Government continues to formulate plans on how to assist in various ways. Hon Wheatley also noted that Premier Fahie is in constant contact with St. Vincent Prime Minister, Mr Ralph E. Gonsalves and other Caribbean leaders on the ongoing relief efforts.
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74 Responses to “VI to temporarily host Vincy residents impacted by La Soufriere - Hon Wheatley”
Didn't they do the same for us after the hurricanes, they said temporary so quit with the BS.
Get rid of them first. VI does not monitor the temps coming in from places...put up their picturs,root them out and only then we should be filling up the tank that has be come septic.
Such a bitter statement and to think we were in the same situation after two hurricanes. This world will never be better with people like you.
This is the 1st bad comment for such an article.
Instead, some brainstorming should have offered; in reference to how we can embrace the Vincentians while SIMULTANEOUSLY keeping our people SAFE.
The amount of food and drinks and water and money going to Vincy to help thepeople from all over,,,If they share them properly they will be living comfortable and good,,,,,, They are getting enough to feed us and them,. Yet I am seeing poor people on the news saying They can't get a bottle of water to drink,,, That hurts,,,I am not surprised,,,, It's all the government their cronies and supporters will get everything,,,,,,All Caribbean leaders need to do is to get Ralph to share the things properly,,,,,They All will be happy down there,,,
If something happens here again I hope the BVI do not accept help from any Caribbean countries
The PRICE IS TOO GREAT.
CARICOM has a population of 18 million people, they should be booming if they each stop being so selfish. CARICOM has more than 175,000 square miles of land, we have 59 square miles. CARICOM full member countries are the ones that should host the Vincies.
VINCENT Government helped out in 2017. So whenever there are crises around the Caribbean region the BVI is obligated to help because they helped us?
Have you care enough to look on a map and see the size of the BVI in comparison to other Caribbean countries?
Where do you want us to pit these people. There are other Caribbean countries much larger and can accommodate . Ask these
If you want to help send 1000 tents and a container of water until things settle.
BVI already choking from all the adverse effect of these same immigrants . Crazy loony dont give a crap Government.
to downplay. With halos and bizarre and makebelieve holiness ,when the bomb drops they think the VI will be covered with holy water and m are believe innocense.
BE CAREFUL CAPT. FAHIE. DON'T OVERLOAD OUR BOAT, ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF STORMS. WE ARE SAILING IN STORMY WEATHER.
EELS
Perfect example of glorious "Independence", Caribbean Style.
Let them go elsewhere,