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Premier Dr the Hon Wheatley extends Mother’s Day greetings to VI mothers

On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is extending best wishes to all mothers within the Territory. Photo: GIS/File
In a brief message today Sunday, May 14, 2023, Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) expressed paid tribute to mothers, while honouring their contributions to their families and communities. Photo: Facebook
In a brief message today Sunday, May 14, 2023, Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) expressed paid tribute to mothers, while honouring their contributions to their families and communities. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is extending best wishes to all mothers within the Territory.

In a brief message today Sunday, May 14, 2023, Dr Wheatley expressed paid tribute to mothers, while honouring their contributions to their families and communities.

“On this special day, I extend my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all the incredible mothers within our Territory. Your selflessness, guidance and nurturing spirit have an immeasurable impact on the lives of our people. Today, we honour and celebrate your remarkable contribution, and express our deepest admiration for your unwavering commitment to your families and communities,” the message read.

Love & appreciation

Celebrated on the second Sunday in May each year, Mother's Day is set aside to show love and appreciation to mothers across the nation.

Though the celebration date varies in different parts of the world, the tributes remain the same.

The celebration originated in the United States in the 20th century by Anna Jarvis, who organised the first observance following her mother’s death in 1905.

Jarvis coined the celebration as a way of honouring the sacrifices made by mothers for their children.

On May 12, 1907, she held the first such memorial service in Grafton, West Virginia.

The observance has since spread across the world.

23 Responses to “Premier Dr the Hon Wheatley extends Mother’s Day greetings to VI mothers”

  • Who know knows (14/05/2023, 12:29) Like (13) Dislike (6) Reply
    Child support
  • Appreciate (14/05/2023, 12:58) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Thank you thank you.
  • Youth (14/05/2023, 13:26) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    A good gesture.
  • VG LADY (14/05/2023, 13:27) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    We thank you Premier.
  • My Take (14/05/2023, 13:28) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    Well done.
  • mother hen (14/05/2023, 13:35) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    thank you Dr Wheatley
  • thank you (14/05/2023, 13:56) Like (14) Dislike (7) Reply
    Thank you so kindly Mr. Premier, Mothers Day wishes to your lovely wife as well.
  • Rhythm up..Bad news Mr. Premier (14/05/2023, 13:57) Like (3) Dislike (23) Reply
    Mr. Premier. Why mothers and children have to be punishing today Sunday in the heat of their own house,? today Mothers day Sunday, its 1:55pm and current being gone since before 11 Am...This is not good.. Not surprise this is been the practice, soon after elections the people punished the new Govt now in. To hell with the people...
    • Strupes (14/05/2023, 15:34) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
      Everything ayo blaming government for. What a negative set of people.
    • @Rhythm up..Bad news (14/05/2023, 16:53) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
      So what should the Premier do, climb up a power pole and fix the problem? You just have to deal with the power outage like everyone else until the problem is resolved. FYI, Mother’s Day is everyday. Why wait for one day out of the year to celebrate mothers.
      • It Was a PLANNED OUTAGE TODAY (14/05/2023, 19:09) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        From BVIEC POSTED 2 DAYS AGO

        NOTICE OF OUTAGE OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

        THE B. V. I. ELECTRICITY CORPORATION IS HEREBY NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS ON TORTOLA, FROM WATERFRONT DRIVE TO THE QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK INCLUDING A PORTION OF MACNAMARA, THAT THERE WILL BE NO ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ON SUNDAY, MAY 14, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

        THE PURPOSE OF THIS OUTAGE IS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM.

        THE CORPORATION REGRETS ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.
        • Hmm (15/05/2023, 10:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          I heard it being announced on the radio. BVIEC always inform the public of their power outages.
    • @-Rhythm up. (14/05/2023, 18:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Did you ontact the Electricity Dept.?
      • @ “@-Rhythm up” (14/05/2023, 21:32) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        It was a scheduled outage from 10am - 3pm.

        No consideration for the day.
  • herbs power (14/05/2023, 14:12) Like (16) Dislike (7) Reply
    Mothers day Mr Premier comes through a woman and man. Not same sex that you are looking to push.
  • Need 1 more seat (14/05/2023, 17:04) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
    We love this premier the people’s man
  • You see the silliness from some of you? (14/05/2023, 19:07) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    The Premier send out Mother’s Day greetings, how did it get to the complainant about power outage and same sex marriage. All some of you do is sit back and complain about everything and think the Government is responsible for everything. Call the damn electric company and vent your problem with them. Have a conversation with one of the elders that did not have the luxury of electricity in their time how they made it through those hot days and stop complaining so damn much.
  • Speaks volume (14/05/2023, 20:56) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Today my premier and first lady were shearing love to all the mothers he came in contact with. I greatly appreciated the flower. Just a rose will do primer thank you thank you
    • bubble (15/05/2023, 13:03) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      All ministers from time before him did this? Nothing new.
    • @speaks volume (15/05/2023, 15:10) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      …….”shearing love”…….. lmaooooooo what in Gods name are they ? Sheep? People please….. the concept of a simple dictionary, thesaurus…. Heck GOOGLE even ……. My Lord…….. help Lololol
  • Thanks (15/05/2023, 06:31) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Thanks very much. I was hoping for a rose from you.


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