Premiership, COI reforms took a toll on my health and family life
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, the representative for the Seventh District, has revealed that his health and personal family relationships have been strained during the implementation of Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms.
In a Facebook interview with JTV on Monday, October 14, Dr. Wheatley addressed concerns raised by a viewer about the perceived neglect of the Seventh District. He explained that a specific phase of the COI demanded a considerable amount of his time, leading him to work late hours alongside other legislators in the House of Assembly.
“We were faced with the hurricane, we were faced with the pandemic and we’re faced with the COI and all the instability since then,” the Premier stated. “It’s been a really heavy task, in some instances my health suffered.”
“My personal relationships with my family have suffered because I put so much into the job,” the Premier continued.
Dr Wheatley expressed that his commitment to his role has particularly affected his relationships with his children, as he has struggled to be present for them.
“It’s difficult being the son or daughter of the Premier. There’s a lot of things that come along with that so I’ve been making sure I make some time to have more conversations with my children,” he added.
He also mentioned that, after consulting with his physician, he was advised to manage his workload better, eat properly, and pace himself.
As the COI process winds down, Dr. Wheatley emphasised his intention to improve the sentiment within his district. The COI, initiated in January 2021, investigated allegations of corruption and abuse of office within the Virgin Islands government. The inquiry, led by Sir Gary Hickinbottom, resulted in recommendations for significant governance reforms, which the government has been working to implement in collaboration with the UK government while upholding democratic governance.
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It is time for you to step down. Besides parties, nonsense talk about independence and First Class Travels I have not seen any contribution on your part to the betterment of the BVI.
Maybe it doesn’t help that you also spend time with your other family?
He is either giving away money or crying how hard his life is..step down and move on, you are not fit for the job
Why don’t you go for independence of the BVI? It should be a lot easier once the UK is no longer checking your account balances..
Ohhhhhh that explains it!! All the other BS ideas and mistakes you have made (too numerous to mention) are as a result of a lack of sleep???
You are really living up to you name SL**ande….as the old people say…Who send you?
You need to go Natalio. We have no confidence in you.
A BIG TOTAL WASTE AH TIME
Perhaps for your mental well being when you travel do so with all your Family and friends so can all see more of each other , maybe save office space and work from home this would cure this difficult issue.
All these comments reading like is one person alone posting. C*ndy is that you?
It is not her; is that you consultant?
Lawd a mussy .Guavaberry haunting he 🙂
Less jet setting would cure some of your problems and some of this country’s financial problems.
Notice the potted plant wilting in the corner, just like our jet-lagged P, too much champagne and parties
the premier seems way out of his depth
The height of one’s forehead is a determinant of their intelligence.
Wickedness will wear you out papa! You didnt know? Do good by others and good will be done unto you, that is nothing but bad deeds draining.
You seem fine enough to travel in business class all over.
You seem well enough to attend our local parties fund by government.
Help me understand
Or were you stress that the reforms brought transparency and accountability interfering with family and friends free government funding
The same family that you giving * if every chance you get?
Travel and partying takes a lot out of anyone, you are a wa**e of time you are not fit for this job.
That’s why you put on that u**y face?
What specific pre of the COI caused you less sleep? But besides that it is a job that will cause you less sleep at times with or without a COI. Do not complain and do your jobs perhaps discontinue some of your extra curricula activities