Political parties conveniently pinning the CoI on VIP Gov’t– Premier Wheatley
The Premier was at the time speaking during ‘Let’s Chew on the Issue’, a panel discussion with other VIP 2023 elections candidates and live-streamed on Thursday afternoon, April 6, 2023.
“I think some of the other parties in the race have conveniently tried to pin the CoI on the VIP, Dr Wheatley stated and lamented that many persons have not read the report for themselves.
“We just rely on what people say on the radio, and a lot of these persons are themselves are not informed who you hear on the radio speaking about some of these things,” the Premier added.
He continued that the CoI report says there are weaknesses in successive administrations, with examples as far back as the Sea Cows Bay Harbour.
“You have the Sea Cows Bay Harbour right there in the CoI report and recommended that there be a criminal investigation into it and right now there's a criminal investigation going on into the Sea Cows Bay Harbour”.
BVI Airways, ESHS Wall in CoI report - Dr Wheatley
The Premier also made mention of BVI Airways, and the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) wall project, which were all included in the reports as projects from the previous National Democratic Party government.
“But nobody can start throwing stones as though they are without sin and this is why we came with the glass houses… because if you live in a glass house, do not throw stones. Right now the Virgin Islands Party, this slate of candidates, do not have anybody who's currently before the court on charges,” he said.
The Premier continued, “We have persons who are running right now, currently before the court on charges, who will have to go to court and will have to answer and they'll have to defend themselves for what they are being accused of and they are right in the CoI report, and you have persons in their party throwing stones,” he added.
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34 Responses to “Political parties conveniently pinning the CoI on VIP Gov’t– Premier Wheatley ”
She had hers up first then here comes the district Rep putting his above her “Perline-styled” banner that I’ve never seen in the BVI before.
Copy-cat much?
1) Who determined the terms of reference for the COI and how were they derived and did the actions violate the Constitution of the BVI?
2) Who determined the terms of reference for the hiring of the Commissioner of the COI and how were they derived?
3) What process was used and by whom in the hiring of the Commissioner of the COI and was it a tender and was it transparent?
4) Produce what was written to the UK to justify the request for approval for a COI?
5) Who selected the staff that worked with the Commissioner of the COI and were they people from the same UK office of government as the Governor?
6) How come the Commissioner of the COI had more authority than the courts?
7) Why was it a one-man UK commissioner for the COI rather than a 3-person commissioner to allow for balance and remove prejudice by having one commissioner from the Caribbean, one from the Uk, and one selected either by the UN, CARICOM or OECS? This would have been transparent, reflect good governance, and create balance.
8) Where is the report from the UK Attorney Cox that was working with the AG's Office on behalf of the people of the BVI and our rights as every story has 3 sides, yours, mine, and the truth?
9) Why can't part or all of the COI be challenged in court as it is clear that some of it is extremely bias and collusion may be possible to derive?
10) How can the Govenor failures be looked into locally and by whom?
I will stop there for now, but these are serious questions that need answers because although the Governor, UK Commissioner of Police and the other UK Official thinks otherwise, we the people of the BVI have rights and they need to be protected. An Order in Council is modern day slavery whip and should not be seen as nothing else. Anything that makes a one man (Governor) above the judiciary and people is a slavery whip. Those who hate the BVI will see these concerns as foolishness but those who love true justice will see them as wise.
I am voting only for those who will get these answers and act on them.
2. FCDO; precedent
3. FCDO; no tender process applies
4. Ask FCDO by FOI request
5. FCDO; yes
6. Commissioner is subject to the courts
7. Process is for one Commissioner
8. Not complete, requires further funding
9. It can be reviewed by the courts
10. Only FCDO can review Governor’s actions
WAKE UP BVI.
It is worse so stop being fooled as if they are saviors to take us over and make our lives better.
Means,common sense, education, pride, civility etc .
the good bloke challenging for 6 and the former 1 both have been sited for criminal wrong doing
ting to talk
The Uphold is just as guilty as the thief: sitting back and not speaking out against wrongdoing is awful
the house of assembly in a sitting said alright to eight million dollars for the sole purpose of executing works in east end sewage without proper authorization that said 8 million was diverted to a park project(which one of them spoke out however they knew!!!!
then men mentioned were all in the same political party…..ask them where is BVI Airways our tax money all now in people’s pockets but we have nothing to show for that Government Transaction
some of us have these issues to a laughing matter BUT my fore parents work to hard don’t forget 1834
Thanks Head Coach, is that you? Some good questions there!
Maybe you can answer this one for me:
What kinda Premier creates government jobs, that are not needed, and then gives these jobs to persons who are not from here?
(Bearing in mind both recipients in this case are rejects from their previous BVI employers, I expect the answer to be at least entertaining).
Thank you in advance.