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Tough questions are needed to advance BVI — Wheatley

Minister Vincent Wheatley

Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley said the people of the Virgin Islands must have some tough dialogues and be intentional about where the territory wants to go in the future.

In his contribution to the debate on the Commission of Inquiry recommendations in the House of Assembly yesterday, Wheatley said there must be some serious dialogue by both elected representatives and the public on where the BVI needs to be.

“It is not a comfortable conversation because we don’t trust each other, and we’ve learnt not to like each other. So, it is a problem. It won’t happen overnight, we know that. It is a process, but we have to start somewhere. We must ask ourselves: twelve years from now, we would’ve been freed 200 years, show me the progress made,” Wheatley said.

“I went to Boston a few weeks ago. The person I was with told me that 25 years ago, this area was grass and it is a city now. What are we doing? Are there going to be a next one hundred years with the same conversation, asking ourselves where we are going, how we are getting there and who taking us there,” the Ninth District Representative added.

He noted that the territory must be strategic, intentional, and deliberate in how it goes about the conversation and actions taken to reach this stage. Wheatley added that forefathers of the Virgin Islands fought hard to obtain some amount of freedom and people of today must honour their memories.

“Are we going to desecrate their memories by not moving this country from where it was 188 years ago? We find our strategic partners. Do intentional things and do them deliberately. Strategic, intentional, and deliberate should be our guiding words for moving this country forward,” the Ninth District Representative said.

“Get out of the petty. My friend would say, ‘we elect to major in the minor and ignore the major things’. We must get serious about where we are taking this country. Get serious about representing our people This is a different era now,” he added.

Wheatley noted the territory has changed significantly over the years and people must come to grips because things have changed.

“Things are not the same as they were even three years ago in terms of people’s psyche. Some must learn it easy, and some must learn the hard way,” Wheatley said.

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  1. YES TO UK says:

    Vincent Wheatley it would have been better for all of us if you had stayed whereever you were for the last few months because we dont cear about what you have to say.

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  2. Empty words says:

    Again some much good chat in the BVI and so little action. We all know what needs to happen. We all know what we should do. End result is 30+ years of corruption and mismanagement and more chat..

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  3. Resident says:

    Here’s 2 tough questions:

    what happened to all the government revenue generated since the mid 80s; and

    As it was billions, why do we have such third world infrastructure and poor public education and training?

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  4. To yes to UK says:

    They all need to STFU!!

  5. Your kidding right says:

    Your trying to sell the idea it’s the voters fault , and that although the HOA all received cars salaries etc and claimed to have all the answers somehow it’s our fault, how nice and convenient!

  6. CHICKEN HAWK says:

    ON THE LOOSE , YOU ARE EVIL ? AND THE LORD WILL DEAL WITH YOU LIKE HE DEALT WITH THE ONE WHO BRAGGED HOW HE GOT 2 MILLION OFF THEM DOWN ISLANDERS

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  7. Licker and Sticker says:

    I was wondering when Cousin Vinny would show up

  8. This A** says:

    This guy is a s**ke… all nice and smile when he needed votes. As soon as he won it was a different ball game. This SoB had no place on politics. He was a terrible teacher, sub par civil servant but some how was able to convince people he would make a great politician.

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  9. Vincy Sunshie says:

    Looks like he is reflecting on what new drink he needs to try out!

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  10. Rex FeRaL says:

    Though questions needs honest answers. A problem for most elected people.

  11. Rubber Duck says:

    “must be strategic, intentional, and deliberate in how it goes about the conversation and actions taken to reach this stage.”

    What does that even mean ?

    Just more pointless verbiage to try to make himself sound intelligent.

    We want action Wheatley, not words.

    Start by stepping aside.

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  12. @This a** says:

    You sound real salty….why don’t you run since you’re so great you sound just like another s.o.b! Bunch of blogging losers chatting ish from the sidelines like sideline patties

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