No early elections, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has put to bed any rumours that the government might be moving towards holding early general elections.
General elections are constitutionally due by mid-May, however, some pundits have suggested that general elections might be held as early as March instead.
With the House of Assembly (HOA) prorogued weeks ago to end the Fourth Session of the Fourth HOA, questions have been raised as to why the HOA was not dissolved instead to facilitate the holding of elections.
But Premier Wheatley addressed those concerns head-on today when questioned by reporters at a press conference.
“The first meeting of the House of Assembly in 2019 was in March, I think March 12, so the House has to dissolve by March 12,” said Premier Wheatley whose reference to 2019 highlighted the last general elections.
He added: “We are not going to have early elections.”
Premier Wheatley further explained that in the framework agreement for the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry recommendations, his government committed to completing a full four-year term.
The Premier also confirmed that he intends to lead his Virgin Islands Party into the elections as head of the slate.
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Your time is almost up
“the longest rope has an end”
( The names of every candidate who will be elected will not be revealed nor will the upcoming Premier’s name be disclosed, yet.)
Additionally, if persons are not completely ready for the task or if persons believe they are going to continue to play mind games without correcting themselves, or if they refuse to change and if they refuse to humble themselves, He will prohibit them from being elected/ re-elected. God gives power to whoever He chooses in order to accomplish His will on earth. Elijah shut up the heavens. Moses parted the Red Sea and David would never become king if Samuel had not anointed him, likewise Saul. It is no different in our times; no change, no election/re-election.
Moreover, some time after elections, God will remove the Order in Council and it will be removed without any conditions or stipulations attached whatsoever. But prayers must be made as we are not battling flesh and blood but “principles and powers….”
This is a pivotal moment in your history, do not lose out by being rejected because of mind games, manipulations, lies, witchcraft and other such things. Listen, they will not work. God, our Father, protects and preserves His people’s life with an intense jealousy. Never underestimate the power of one, and never mistake silence for inactivity.
Thus saith the Lord, “It is I that changeth the times and the seasons: I removeth kings, and setteth up kings: I giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding, it is I who do these things and I have chosen from amongst you, persons to move My people forward:
1st District : Mrs. Shaina M. Smith-Archer
2d District: The Honourable Melvin Mitch Turnbull
3rd District: The Honourable Julian Fraser
4th District: Mrs. Luce Hodge Smith
5th District: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
6th District: The Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines
7th District: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
8th District: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
9th District: The Honourable Vincent Wheatley ( Will demit office)
At large: The Honourable Neville Smith
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Persons whose names have been listed, gather your prayer team and praise and worship teams and get to praying and praising in addition to doing the works necessary. You have to fight by faith to bring your successes to fruition.
Those whose names have not been identified; some of you will be re-elected and others of you will not be re-elected. Either way, all of you have to fight. You fight by gathering your prayer team, and praise and worship team and pray like never before and sing praises to the Most High, in addition to doing the works necessary. Remember, the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.
Pray against the occult and witchcraft, pray for persons to stop worshipping the devil, baphomet, pray for freedom from deception, pray against spiritual blindness, pray for freedom from every strongholds, imaginations and every high things, pray against ignorance, pray and receive deliverance from sexual addiction, food addiction, social media addictions, alcohol addictions, drug addiction, pray against the spirit of untimely death, pray against evil declarations, incantations, projections, psychic, telepathic and satanic projections, spells, charms curses, hexes, chants, mind manipulations, limiting thinking, pray for increased knowledge, freedom distractions and seducing spirits, pray against anger, pray against familiar spirits used to spy on persons, pray for the protection of your character, pray against familiar spirits being used to spy on persons, pray against pride, barrenness, poverty and average incomes, pray for wealth and financial prosperity, pray for freedom from debts, pray for health and sound minds, safety from accidents, safety from man-made or natural disasters, tear down every evil altar, pray against al the evil plans and plots to stop persons from being successful, pray against the marine kingdom, pray for the youth and all children, pray for unity – a people divided cannot stand. Pray for Righteousness , righteousness exalts a nation- it lifts a nation up, it makes that nation prominent, it brings honour to that nation, but sin causes the nation to be torn down.
Everyone in this territory must pray. Pray for your lives, your children’s lives and generations to come because they are all depending on it. Pray for your freedom, pray, pray, pray. Cover this territory with the Blood of Jesus Christ and invite the Holy Spirit to come in and help us; come to our aid and rescue us.
When the current Premier announces the date for election, increase your prayer time and worship and praise times. All who can pray in tongues, please do so more than ever before. Prayers in tongues and with our understanding need to be offered up to God for the territory because your lives and livelihood, properties, freedom, are threatened and under attack, so pray – you are not battling flesh and blood but principalities and powers so, again, ask God to intervene and help us and watch God arise and all our enemies be scattered, cast out, and all the works of darkness be brought to nought. And, finally, witness God do a mighty and marvellous work in this territory for and on behalf of this, His people.
Whatsoever must be said or done will be said or done.
he would not be leading NO VIP to no election. In fact he is in so much trouble in D7
Hon Wheatley are you referring to the Unity Govt or are you referring to the VIP Govt?
Because I am reading into you statement and if you are saying the government entered an agreement for the implementation of the COI recommendations that was signed with the UNITY govt NOt VIP so are you saying the UNITy govt which is the now govt actually signed and agreed to a 4 year full term?
I read this upside down and inside out and others should re-read and understand . Interesting though
This man is worse than head coach. We will live in h**l under him and VIP next go round. We need to RID ourselves of ALL them lodge goers, them all about self and greed. As for the out of the woods man and this self determination he need to go sit down. England need to come and save us who still surviving since Irma
With all you quoted, if God spoke to you, he would have told you first and foremost not tell you to tell the nation to repent every one of you and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. We seeking everything else but salvation. Rightousness is what exalts a nation but sin is a reproach….
Warn the people to turn to God, clean up our hearts and have love one for another. Everything else will fall into place, because who the Son has set free, is free indeed
I vote “No Confidence” We need a break from the circle of corruption. We need a fresh start. Not tired old lies.
Select the date so parties can go public you muppet and let’s get cracking on who we prefer to represent us.
What a h***ible piece of work you are Natalio but who get u buddy? It’s the first time in our history that elections is at least 5 mths away and you and Rankin have not given the people a date.
Does the UK has direct rule without canceling the constitution and taking away the salaries from these alleged dishonest people? What the h**l is going on.
You have the election date dangling in our faces like someone dangling a mouse on a string to a cat. You are such a disappointment. And you are planning to f.*kup this country some more by giving away something before you leave office and the UK will support you.
Christianity and any other religion that believes in magical beings in the sky is not different than witchcraft. Keep your prophesies to your church and mind ya business.
You definitely on Crack. Because Vincent aint going back nowhere
Wow! What an epistle of dung mehn. None of those names you e listed are worth their weight in salt. Are you Marlon Fiyyah? You know, that jezebel that is trying to influence the script backed by the ‘holy’ men at the Duff?
Gtfoh ‘cause we all are awoke now and on to the tactics of you all. We ain’t praying for change no more – we affecting change by ridding the political landscape of deceivers and snake oil salesmen/women.
Take that to Banco!
HOA will be dissolved this year but there will be no elections this year or next year.
Isn’t C.O.S-C choosing our next Ministers for the HOA.
The territory will not heal or move forward psychologically with the same names and faces representing the people on the political and international front. This sad but very true…
Hence, for the territory to begin making good impressions internationally, and to bring back some of the lost confidence of the past in the people, there is only one antidote that will cure her political diagnosis.
The territory must plead, encourage and harken a new breed of political parties and minds onto her political landscape.
The need is now, the time is present. The evidence has been revealing itself before all to see leading up to this very moment.
Therefore, it must be forthwith and hereby proclaimed, the territory is demanding brand all new political parties and all new political contestants to contest each district, this according to the sane, normal and moral VIslanders.
The banning of current parties and some officials is impossible. The constitutional ramblings and the whole bit will be to costly and brutal.
The easiest way to bring complete needed reform is to (1) bring in new parties, (2) bring in new contestants, and (3) vote out every last one of the current ones. Just tired ah the bs man. You work for donkey years and you never get a raise.
You retire, wait for years and still can’t get what they call your increment to buy a loaf of bread or go to get a medical ailment fixed. It is vexing and sickening man. But they can allocate monies for fancy vehicles and other allowances..
Not one of them is getting on media and saying anything that show they are hearing the daily screech, know, care, will act upon and resolve the issue of over due increments, Not one! This is going on for over twenty years now.
It is time for new people to come forward that will look out for people, their interest, their daily bread, their food, shelter and medicines, period!!
Much as we like and even have hope in a few of the current ones, the aspect of self enrichment, and other political ills far out reach the usefulness of any future progress the territory will gain from their reelection..
Let’s start a fresh new beginning. New people, new parties, a new beginning!!
who really seem to comprehend this statement. It will be interest come may his statement and the house hasn’t dissolved.
AH got the power , U feel me , it ain’t happening, not under my watch, nope ?
Number is up.
What a buss chest yesterday!
destroy heself and he aint got nobody to blame, what a number ..
would this man EVER learn? what Wong wid he so
He has everything at a stand still.
Premier Wheatley further explained that in the framework agreement for the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry recommendations, his government committed to completing a full four-year term.
Are you saying that since you were sworn in may 2021that you more time to go another 3 years , is that what you saying. please clarify
yesm master
“UK take-over” or “Governor” needs to be on the ballot. Don’t call to vote if you’re not going to give us all of our options.