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Premier Wheatley is not solely focused on delivering CoI reforms- Kedrick E. Malone

- disagrees with Opposition's claims but said the 'CoI by its nature demands regular attention'
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed confidence the Government of the Virgin Islands will be able to complete all recommendations of reforms as outlined in the Commission of Inquiry Report by August 31, 2024. Photo: GIS
Governance Reform Delivery Manager Kedrick E. Malone, second from right, was a guest on Talking Points on ZBVI 780 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024 where he dismissed claims Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley’s (R7) sole focus is the completion of the implementation of reforms coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI). From left is Damion C. Grange and Violet Thomas-Gaul, while right is Elvin Grant. Photo: Facebook
Governance Reform Delivery Manager Kedrick E. Malone, second from right, was a guest on Talking Points on ZBVI 780 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024 where he dismissed claims Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley’s (R7) sole focus is the completion of the implementation of reforms coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI). From left is Damion C. Grange and Violet Thomas-Gaul, while right is Elvin Grant. Photo: Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Governance Reform Delivery Manager Mr Kedrick E. Malone has dismissed claims that Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley’s (R7) sole focus is the completion of the implementation of reforms coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI).

Mr Malone was a guest on Talking Points on Monday, July 22, 2024, when he was asked if he agreed with comments made by Opposition members, along with some members of the public, that Premier Wheatley has paid little attention to key matters of the Virgin Islands, including the economy, because most of his attention is on delivering the CoI reforms before the deadline. 

CoI demands attention

“I wouldn’t say that the Premier isn’t focused on other business,” Mr Malone defended, “The CoI by its nature demands regular attention”.

The Governance Reform Delivery Manager said Governor Daniel Pruce and Premier Wheatley meet every Tuesday, along with their team and that matters are going to Cabinet regularly that the Premier has to shepherd through, along with matters going to the House of Assembly. He said these are “quite demanding”. 

He added that there are a lot of weighty and substantive issues that cannot be allowed to go by lightly and so time must be taken to get it right. 

“I think from my perspective…I see the Premier doing both the CoI work and the other ongoing work of running the government,” Mr Malone said. 

Constitution most important aspect of governance

Without the CoI, he continued, there would be more time to focus on the other issues; however, he is not of the view that they are being “neglected”. 

Mr Malone stood his ground saying the CoI is “an issue that has to be dealt with” as the Constitution is the “most important aspect of the governance”. 

August 31, 2024, is the mutually agreed deadline for the implementation of reforms coming out of the CoI.

4 Responses to “Premier Wheatley is not solely focused on delivering CoI reforms- Kedrick E. Malone”

  • LET US DOWN GENTLY (29/07/2024, 10:51) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    In other words ... they will NOT meet the deadline. HMMMMMMMM
  • Xxx (29/07/2024, 10:56) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    well the country is at a standstill, so he needs to do something outside of COI
  • Housing (29/07/2024, 12:39) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Joe's Hill low cost housing laugh I nearly died , all empty unaffordable, slipping down the slope no one in Government talking about it let’s talk about parties and festivals all paid for with public money who’s responsible talk that!
  • Tafari Zharr (29/07/2024, 16:26) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Excerpt from prior blog “BVI operates as parliamentary…”


    VI Leaders And Community Must Keep Eye On The Prize

    Keep This In Your bosoms Or Pocket It remember

    THAT

    THE BVI OPERATES AS A PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY

    “…If it becomes clear that this approach is not delivering the reform that the people of the BVI want and deserve, we will take action.

    This may require the swift implementation of the final report recommendation.


    In order to be able to do so quickly if required,
    the UK Government has submitted an
    …

    Should it prove necessary to do so, I will instruct
    the Governor to make a proclamation in the BVI Gazette
    appointing a day that the Order will come into force…”


    ELIZABETH TRUSS


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