Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley reportedly slept on the floor of the V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua. 

The unfortunate and embarrassing sleeping incident happened while in transit to London, U.K. for an official visit last weekend. 

It is unclear how such an embarrassing situation could happen to the Leader of the Virgin Islands’ government business.

Antigua hotels were reportedly filled to capacity, however, plans for the Premier and his delegation’s travel were announced weeks before, providing enough time for proper arrangements to be made befitting the territory’s leader.

The incident further resulted in the premier missing a luncheon at BVI London House, where BVIslanders and friends of the BVI had gathered.

Many have now begun to question the readiness of the team assembled around the Premier and their impact on his ability to perform.

Following the missed meeting, the Premier reportedly appeared at the meeting via Zoom, following hours of waiting, where it was unclear whether he would appear. No explanation had been given to the gathered guests until an hour into the planned event. 

On screen, the Premier expressed his apologies for his absence, while joking about his night and sleeping condition.

“It has been a while since the last time I slept on an airport floor”, he reportedly joked.

Attendees were left disappointed, while expressing concern that the Premier of the Virgin Islands slept at an airport and on its floor. 

The Premier and delegation made it to London later in the week, ahead of other scheduled meetings.