Speaking at a recent public forum held to discuss the constitutional review exercise, Dr Wheatley said he has noticed that many residents can’t contribute to conversations about BVI’s political development because they have no knowledge of the constitution — which should be their roadmap.

“While we are thinking about moving on to another stage in our self-determination journey, keep in mind that it is imperative that we also make sure that all the consciousness of our people is heightened. Education-wise but not just academic only, but education in general. So that they are really in tune with what is happening because the constitution is their guide in the territory and they need to understand really how it affects their lives and that it is something that affects all of us,” Dr Wheatley said.

The long-time educator also urged persons at the forum and the wider public to get a copy of the constitution and read it to understand the discussions that are being had to decide on the way forward for the BVI.

“That’s the reason a number of you are not even mentioning much tonight because you have not really devoted enough times studying the document to really give inform comments. But, you still have time to do that so collect the documents tonight look at them read them and maybe you have some opinions that you would like to submit,” Dr Wheatley stated.

Residents have been calling for improvements in the way the territory is governed. But those leading the constitutional review process continue to call for more people to participate in the review process to ensure the next constitution reflects the changes they want to see.