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'Thoughts & prayers' for those affected by bad weather- Premier Wheatley

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed his sympathies to Virgin Islands residents who have been affected by the inclement weather conditions on Monday, November 11, 2024. Photo: YouTube
Several businesses have decided to remain closed today, Monday, November 11, 2024, due to the inclement weather which has affected the Virgin Islands, while others have opted for a late opening. Photo: Facebook
Several businesses have decided to remain closed today, Monday, November 11, 2024, due to the inclement weather which has affected the Virgin Islands, while others have opted for a late opening. Photo: Facebook
Flooding at Pockwood Pond. Photo: Team of Reporters
Flooding at Pockwood Pond. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed sympathies to Virgin Islands residents affected by the inclement weather conditions.

Premier Wheatley, before delivering the 2024 Budget Address in the House of Assembly today, Monday, November 11, 2024, took time to reach out to the public.

“Allow me to sympathise with the members of the public who have been impacted by the adverse weather conditions. I know that the Minister of Communications and Works and the Public Works team have equipment and individuals working to clear the roads and to address the challenge.”

The Premier added that “thoughts and prayers” are with those who have been affected.

Severe weather conditions

The Territory has been affected by heavy rainfall and flooding.

There have been reports of fallen retaining walls, damaged roads, washed-away vehicles and even damage to homes.

Public schools were ordered to remain closed by the Ministry of Education, with some private schools following suit.

Several businesses have also remained closed due to the weather while others reopened at midday.

As of 2:00 PM, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) stated that unstable weather conditions are likely to continue over the next 24 hours because of moisture and instability associated with a trough in the vicinity.

An additional one to two inches of rainfall is expected.

19 Responses to “'Thoughts & prayers' for those affected by bad weather- Premier Wheatley”

  • Thought and prayers (11/11/2024, 16:01) Like (35) Dislike (3) Reply
    There’s the solution , silly me thought proper engineered drainage might do the trick!
    • malone (11/11/2024, 21:15) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
      Thoughts and prayers but they taking we tax dollars. Sounds like a pastor i know. Apparently taking money and manufacturing faith. Hmm.can that work the other way around?
  • Jones (11/11/2024, 18:07) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
    Thoughts and prayers. How about working on the infrastructure that’s been lacking for years. The same thing keeps on happening
    • ... (12/11/2024, 13:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Biden worked on infrastructure and they got rid of his team so maybe Sowande knows what the ppl will vote for
  • Atlas (11/11/2024, 18:18) Like (16) Dislike (7) Reply
    Prayers cannot help. Money can. Where are the subsidies?
  • Josiahsbay (11/11/2024, 19:16) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    How many more flooding occurrences do we have to have before we begin a capital project to deal with the flooding in Road Town?
  • cap (11/11/2024, 19:31) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    My thoughts and prayers are that this government will stop wasting money with futile band aid jobs, and actually fix the issues properly one time. The roads and drainage systems need ripping up and replacing with real engineering, not a bunch of guys throwing rocks in the potholes trying to make a quick buck.
  • Eldread (11/11/2024, 20:20) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    As primer I pray for you and what ever damage the rain may cause, unfortunately I can't help financially because the last quarter million USD I have it to Vybz Kartel.
  • come on now (11/11/2024, 21:06) Like (5) Dislike (15) Reply
    Some of you people need to stop the plucking stupid nit picking. The Premier a sent out thoughts and prayers to the ones that was affected by the flooding as any leader of the territory would/should do. If the Premier did not say anything, you all would have been jumping down his throat about him not saying anything.

  • Lolo (11/11/2024, 21:44) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    The country flooding out every lil rain and my boi say thoughts and prayers out to y'all

    Imagine paying tax to improve and maintain the country but the premier says thoughts and prayers to you as he fly out and pay dancehall artist to perform charging you 100 Dollar ticket while you stuck paying car repairs lolo
  • Diabolical (11/11/2024, 23:15) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    This man good in he head?
  • Thoughtfulness (12/11/2024, 00:26) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    I think it is thoughtful of the Premier to consider those who may have been affected. I agree, it is what a leader does. I also understand that the people would like to see more done to address the infrastructural issues. Premier, you can do it. Peace and blessings to the people and leaders of these islands.
  • Cindy (12/11/2024, 00:29) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    The vip all the way
  • Blind Man (12/11/2024, 01:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    When mother nature comes there is nothing you can do and what is to be will be we continue to build and every time the water is diverted causing havoc as for town which is below sea level unless you put in pumping station that activate automatically you will always have major flooding . Government needs to act or insurance companies will soon not offering insurance to businesses in town.
  • Norris Turnbull (12/11/2024, 06:45) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    THANKS PREMIERE.
  • THE MAN DONE SAY (12/11/2024, 07:49) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Watch he do he ting , so wah all the noise about ? we are his subordinates and he does not tolerate anybody who attempts to interfere or go against his
    program , and we all see how Quickly and Quietly he flex boff on poor Lorna , who he used , it's gonna be brutal for the 3rd district representative who feels he has all the experience in the world , well we all can sit back and watch how slick our premier is , as he take this wannabe aristocrat to school
  • Sigh (12/11/2024, 10:42) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This man really said "sorrows, sorrows, payers, prayers"... Lord help us!
  • the block (12/11/2024, 18:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    VIP all the way
  • Really? (17/11/2024, 07:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    And Baby Drew speaks…..sigh. Blah, blah, I gotta get ready for my next party. Blah, blah, blah. Always calling GOD’S name when he thinks it is what we want to hear, but not living in his word. There is honor in calling on GOD, and you sir is somewhat questionable. Can you please retire???


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