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VINO Survey: Labour voted worst Gov’t Dept; Residents want new political party

In a month-long survey conducted by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), the Department of Labour and Workforce Development was voted the worst government department in the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been voted the second worst run government department in the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been voted the second worst run government department in the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
Residents were asked who they would like to see as the next Premier and over 1030 voted for a new person. Current Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) came in second with 569 votes. Photo: VINO/File
Residents were asked who they would like to see as the next Premier and over 1030 voted for a new person. Current Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) came in second with 569 votes. Photo: VINO/File
WEST END, Tortola, VI- In a month-long survey conducted by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), the Department of Labour and Workforce Development was voted the worst government department in the Virgin Islands. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) came in second.

When asked which Statutory Body/Department is the worst run in the VI, the Labour Department came in with 741 votes, followed by the RVIPF with 482 votes.

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) came in third with 371 votes, followed by the Immigration Department with 315 votes.

Residents were also asked if there was another Department not listed and 332 votes were received.

Do we need a new Premier?

Residents were asked who they would like to see as the next Premier and over 1030 voted for a new person.

Current Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) came in second with 569, followed by Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) with 401.

When asked which political party will have the most seats following the 2023 general elections, residents voted overwhelmingly for a new party with 1442 votes.

The National Democratic Party (NDP) came in second with 426 and the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) third with 336.

Residents were also asked if the Territory would accept another slate of new candidates like in the 2019 general elections. 1702 voted 'Yes' while 610 voted 'No'.

Click here for full survey results

34 Responses to “VINO Survey: Labour voted worst Gov’t Dept; Residents want new political party”

  • asking for a friend (07/06/2022, 13:46) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    What about the Pwd?
  • Smile (07/06/2022, 13:56) Like (13) Dislike (8) Reply
    This may be the only poll that the freedom fighter will win as Premier.
    He will have to answer for Andrew, his stooges and his merry band of thieves, of which he was the chief stooge. Even if he changes his name to rejected ballots (expect a lot for the next election, whenever that is), he will still lose.
    Enjoy your days as the standing (and more appropriately the stand-in) Premier
  • agreed (07/06/2022, 14:18) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    The survey was at the bottom of the page in black and white. I voted in favor of a new Political party.
  • VG (07/06/2022, 14:44) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    What about Immergration Dept .
    people pay $250 for a stamp
  • Progress (07/06/2022, 14:50) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Labour was voted worst department because you could only choose one department for number one, but the title can be shared with several other departments.

    I want to commend the office of civil registry for their improved level of service. I remember when I first went there in 2000, it took 7 days for a birth/death certificate. And when you went to pick it up on the 7th day, they prepared it in 5 minutes, which was nonsense. I am happy to see that Ms. Benn has re-engineered many of the processes and can now assist folks timely and professionally.

    For this to happen in the other agencies, you first need competent individuals, re-engineered processes and the necessary policies and procedures.
  • Bvihsa worst statutory (07/06/2022, 14:52) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    BVIHSA should have been named the worst statutory body with all thats going on there under that Board leadership.
  • from here (07/06/2022, 15:22) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    What about water & sweage I have a pipe burst in my yard in purcell for months now wet up the old yard we have to turn off our pipe and using cisterns for months now we call water and sweage to come and fix it and the lady telling us that not a problem and the pipe burst in front the meter we bring plummer to fix it but the plummer let us to kno that water and sweage need to fix it everything in this place is just back word
  • Interested (07/06/2022, 15:58) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s a tight competition. Labour, water and sewerage, BVI HSA,
    • BIG AL (07/06/2022, 20:33) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      No sah put PWD in there, you people wouldn't believe what goes on there in that place with the people the Government put to run there is like a communist country
  • fromafar (07/06/2022, 16:04) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    who took this survey? can they vote? what was the purpose of the survey? was it to further fuel the UK and the Governor idea of UK rule ?
  • Sounds correct to me.. (07/06/2022, 16:22) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    NHI has to be the #1 problem in this BVI. Labour and Immigration, Health care all of major concern..
  • asking for a friend (07/06/2022, 16:32) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    What about the dgo what do they really do there?
  • The peoples front of Judea (07/06/2022, 19:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Spitters
  • J (07/06/2022, 19:19) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    No man Labour immigration water & segue top the list
  • hi (07/06/2022, 21:07) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Most of these departments are filled with workers that got their jobs through political favors. I have never seen such a high concentration of lazy, ignorant alcoholics and drug addicts in a work force. All because Uncle/Aunty/Mommy/Daddy have a neice/nephew/daughter/son that need a job to help keep them out of trouble. The real hard working citizens dont get a chance to contribute to the development of the country.
    • @hi (09/06/2022, 18:58) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      So true. Crapo smoke your pipe here in the BVI if you don't have anyone to help you get through for a government job or if your last name is not a popular one that is what I see happening here which is so sad.
  • Broke Hand (07/06/2022, 21:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    @Big Al someone wants to know why pope still working there after allegedly trying to sell the said Government vehicles and being paid a high salary and how can the messenger be driving selling cooking and living there on when she wants doesn’t she have a SUPERVISOR what’s really happened to the PWD 20+ years ago asking please for an answer
  • Pwp (08/06/2022, 02:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    What about bviec, they keep putting foreigners over locals when the locals is fully qualified
    • which one (08/06/2022, 07:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Fully qualify one? You don't mean the one who keep shutting down the generators.
  • unnamed (08/06/2022, 04:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    why dont they cancel the old work pomit from in the covid time and start fresh because some people still have to pick the old one up before the new one and that is not the person fault because there was to much to be doing to get that they have to ge social security national health
    insurance and inland revenue and these thing take almost the time a next one will be ready so this need to look into please and thanks
  • Revelations (08/06/2022, 06:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The problem is, not the best people have been chosen for the job. WHY??.We have been ruled by greedy corupt FOOLS who have given the plum jobs to their families and pals. They have furthered their privileges falsely and coruptly under the banner of GOD for which they will have to answer. We have had enough contentious ranting. We have an opportunity to be led out of the darkness into the light by governor John Ranken.Who is Scottish brought up in the morrell code of a Scottish Presbyterian. HE is a wise and fair man who will lead these islands back to true democracy run by the people of our islands. GIVE HIM YOUR SUPPORT.
    • @Revelations (08/06/2022, 13:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Wah you know bout Rankins unless you are a white man on the downlow. I believe a lot of you white people does be on here posting as if you are one of us. Wolves in sheep’s clothing
  • th (08/06/2022, 07:17) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Civil registry and Passport office is the most efficient department in government. It has good customer service and professional people working there. Ms W,Ms S ,ms K are wonderful.
  • jj (08/06/2022, 08:23) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Exactly immigration them have some kink of atuiďed only God knows it look like when you go go that office it look you have to kiss a** before you can get some help and this seriously speaking
  • right (08/06/2022, 09:10) Like (65) Dislike (1) Reply
    bvihsa is the worst nothing right happening there department no one the kitchen no leadership at all every man Jack doing what they want the health minister needs to get things done right down there all over the hospital why is the money late ever pay period it looks like we running out send help lord what a mess minster where are you?
  • Person (08/06/2022, 11:35) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Labor department does resolve all work related issues, they always pick and choose. The whole depart is bias and I'm sure that some employers have paid off these people to get what they want. Having a dispute with a well known employer who's local is the worst.
    • @Person (09/06/2022, 18:54) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      You can say that again. I'm in the situation now for months about an employer & just getting toss about. I call no answer, show up unexpected on them & all I get is pure lies one after the other. The labour dept is only for who them want here in the BVI.
  • who (08/06/2022, 13:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Public works is the worst woman fighting for marry man up check the spanish
  • worst (08/06/2022, 16:40) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    It must be called the worst because you all can't get your way. Every thing is a process and patience is not in some of our d&a. Some fell through the cracks and are still here playing the fool. Tighten up our belts is the way to go right now. Fixing the system is paramount immigration and labour systems need to be top notch. To much crookedness in this little place including employers ripping off its workers. Time for change.
  • lol (09/06/2022, 14:14) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    God Bless expats reason labour wins..
  • Look at airports authority (10/06/2022, 05:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Check out BVIAA the worse ever.
  • Know (12/06/2022, 17:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pwd got heads sleeping with them and fighting them wife for them


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