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Fraser to act as Premier after joining government a few weeks ago

-Hon Rymer to act Nov. 15-17; Premier Wheatley to lead delegation to JMC meetings in UK
Deputy Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change. Hon Julian Fraser RA(R3) will be Acting Premier from November 17 to 22, 2024. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently away from the Virgin Islands, November 17 to 22, 2024, to attend the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings in the United Kingdom. Photo: GIS
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently away from the Virgin Islands, November 17 to 22, 2024, to attend the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings in the United Kingdom. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently away from the Virgin Islands to attend the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings in the United Kingdom.

Hon Wheatley left the Territory today, Friday, November 15 and will return on November 22, 2024. The JMC is the principal forum for reviewing and implementing the shared strategy for promoting the security and good governance of Overseas Territories, as well as their sustainable economic and social development.

Deputy Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), who is currently off island, is expected to return on the weekend. In the interim, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) is Acting Premier from today, November 15 to Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Constitution allows for Hon Rymer to act as Premier

According to a government press release, Hon Rymer’s appointment is in accordance with the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 Section 55 (2) which states, “If both the Premier and the Deputy Premier are expected to be absent from the Virgin Islands for more than forty-eight hours, the Governor shall authorise another Minister designated by the Premier to perform the functions of the office of Premier; and the Governor shall revoke this authority on the return to the Virgin Islands of either the Premier or the Deputy Premier.”

Hon Fraser will assume the role of Acting Premier upon his return to the VI on the evening of Sunday, November 17, 2024.

22 Responses to “Fraser to act as Premier after joining government a few weeks ago”

  • catawaymousewillplay (15/11/2024, 18:33) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big boys club. Membership motto, 'we're all in this together'
    • Happy for him. (15/11/2024, 19:22) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
      Finally his dream came through..He can now walk away a happy man knowing he was once Premier.
    • maybe (16/11/2024, 11:05) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      Maybe it was the haircut all along.Who knew ? So he probably could have been Premier years ago.
  • lodger (15/11/2024, 18:43) Like (8) Dislike (13) Reply
    He is doing better than Myron walwyn who in 8 years never acted once as premier that should say something
  • Linda (15/11/2024, 18:50) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    This picture of him looks so much better than that part in the middle of his head, which looks like Mickey Mouse.
    • Greg (17/11/2024, 00:25) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
      A Linda, I hope this is his new picture, but he looks younger, so I can't tell. I hope this picture is his new look because that ugly hairstyle he has been wearing is comical.
  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (15/11/2024, 19:19) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    IS SAYING )> 3RD DIIS - ) FINALLY IT CAME , AH DIDN'T REALLY WAH CUT MAH HAIR , BUT AH WAS ADVISED BY MAH
    NEW BOSS THAT IT WOULD PROTRAY AN IMAGE OF EXELENCY FOR THE VIP AND MYSELF , AND I MUST SAY , I DO AGREE , AND I CAN'T WAIT TO SIT IN THAT SEAT TO START FLEXING ???? MYSELF ON THOSE WHO THINK I COULD NEVER SIT THERE , ESPECIALLY MAH
    X BUDDY IN MIAMI ( HEY BRO , WAT YO GOT TO SAY NOW
  • haircut (15/11/2024, 21:18) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    Is this an old photo or did he finally go barber
  • Well Sah (15/11/2024, 21:26) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ting to talk messon
  • Fraser is the corner stone (15/11/2024, 23:35) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    That other one gone in her corner
  • WELCOME BACK FRASER (15/11/2024, 23:47) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
    AS SOON AS YOU LEFT, THOSE 2 MICE WERE IN YOUR DISTRICT ACTING LIKE THEY WERE ELECTECTED OR YOU LEFT THEM INCHARGE
  • New hairdo (15/11/2024, 23:48) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Love it
  • LOL (15/11/2024, 23:51) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    The stone that the builder refused is now the head corner stone.
  • Why 8s Kye afraid. (16/11/2024, 06:50) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    He needs to mash this whole things up. All the disrespect he is getting,. Why is he afraid to mash the Govt up and let us start over. One things I can say about women they don't take disrespect....
    • Mature Thing (16/11/2024, 17:02) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Mr Rhymer’s attitude speaks volumes. Country above self. He is not so selfish and childish to throw a tantrum when it is perceived as him being overlooked. Kudos to you KYE Rhymer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • resident (16/11/2024, 07:41) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    God help us all
  • 2024 (16/11/2024, 14:36) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Will Hon.Frazer be taking part in any more Political Games: Give Willock an opportunity
  • Never Done (17/11/2024, 09:25) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Fraser will never, never be Premier in the virgin islands.....NEVER
    • Arrion (17/11/2024, 22:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ Never done, Hater, why are you so mad?
    • Madussa (19/11/2024, 21:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ Never Done. Your anger sounds personal towards Fraser. How many years has it been for you to hold on to this stress? Anger and stress for long periods can cause a heart attack, so you are only hurting yourself.


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