Kenrico O. Wheatley Jr appointed Deputy Supervisor
The Office of the Deputy Governor announced on Monday, December 15, 2025, that Kenrico O. Wheatley Jr. has been appointed Deputy Supervisor of Elections, a move aimed at supporting the territory’s electoral modernisation efforts. The appointment was reported in the government release and confirmed by local outlets Virgin Islands News Online and Guavaberry. The Deputy will assist the Supervisor of Elections with policy, voter registration, electoral management systems and reporting as the Government advances electoral reform.
The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands announced on Monday, December 15, 2025, that Kenrico O. Wheatley Jr. has been appointed Deputy Supervisor of Elections. The government release set out the appointment under section 3(2) of the Elections Amendment Act, 1994, and the announcement was carried by local media, including Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) and Guavaberry, which both confirmed the details of the appointment.
According to the official statement from the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mr. Wheatley will provide support to the Office of the Supervisor of Elections as the territory works to administer and modernise electoral processes. The release says his duties will include assisting with the establishment of policies and directives, and with the planning and implementation of programmes and procedures under the Elections Act.
The government outlined specific responsibilities Mr. These include assisting with the management of voter registration and the electoral management system (EMS); preparing post‑election reports and annual reports; leading voter registration drives; and generally working to ensure the efficient, transparent and effective administration of elections across the Virgin Islands.
These tasks are presented as part of the Government’s wider effort to strengthen voter services, transparency and the integrity of electoral management during ongoing reforms. Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sharleen DaBreo‑Lettsome, MBE, welcomed the appointment in the official statement, saying: “We are pleased to welcome Mr Wheatley to this role.
We are in the vital and timely process of transforming Elections Administration in the Virgin Islands, and Mr Wheatley’s appointment, with his qualifications and experience, further strengthens our human capacity and institutional ability to take the Office of the Supervisor of Elections further.” This quote was included in the government release and reproduced in the subsequent media reports.
Wheatley as an experienced public officer who has served six years across the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven and a Master of Public Administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice — credentials the release says will support the technical and administrative demands of his new role.
The Office of the Deputy Governor included media and public‑service contact details in the release. Adams may be reached at eadams@gov.vg or by telephone at 1‑284‑468‑2219/3000 for media enquiries; for international media the government listed BVIGovernment@dgagroup.com. Residents are also encouraged to use the Government’s general contact lines and virtual booking system: call 1(284)468‑3701 or WhatsApp 1(284)468‑9760.
The Office’s location is 33 Admin Drive, Wickhams Cay 1, Tortola. Residents seeking the latest information on voter registration, the electoral management system or election procedures are advised to consult the Supervisor of Elections’ office or official Government of the Virgin Islands channels.
BVI Live will continue to monitor developments and provide further details as the Office implements changes and clarifies Mr. Wheatley’s responsibilities within the territory’s electoral reforms.
Primary source: BVI Government