BVI Election: Wheatley denies neglecting District 7
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley refuted claims last evening that he has neglected the needs of his constituents in District Seven since taking office.
Wheatley said his opponents accused him of ignoring issues facing the district, which include poor infrastructure, high unemployment, mounting piles of derelict vehicles, and escalating crime.
But Wheatley, who took over as premier just under a year ago following the arrest of Andrew Fahie in Miami, said it’s not his fault.
“The challenge is not with your district representative; the problem is with the system. We are being failed systematically,” he stated as he launched his campaign.
The premier said District Seven is close to his heart as he listed initiatives such as establishing a community food pantry and library as projects completed under his leadership.
Labelling himself as “The Problem Solver”, Wheatley said he has the tools and the team behind him to fix issues the British Virgin Islands once given a majority in the House of Assembly following the April 24 General Election.
He reminded residents of District Seven that by placing his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) in office; they would have a premier and finance minister in parliament, which a community from the east has not done since his grandfather Willard Wheatley served as Chief Minister and Finance Minister from 2 June 1971 – 12 November 1979.
Among the projects planned for the BVI under Wheatley’s stewardship includes the release of funds for district representatives to complete tasks in their constituencies.
He assured districts would be treated equitably under his leadership.
Wheatley noted the BVI faces a tough time ahead as it works to address governance issues that were raised in a Commission of Inquiry as well as the coronavirus pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war and cannot take risks by placing a leader incapable of overseeing their affairs.
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