Governance, and the people of the islands had been badly served. the recommendation is for the uk to take charge of the islands for two years. protesters here have told us they feel this is the only way that they can send the methods to the uk representatives who are in the governor s house behind me. the uk ministerfor overseas territory so she is here to listen and understand, and no decision has yet been made about the future of the islands. the acting premier natalia wheatley is at the meetings with uk delegation and has expressed willingness to take over permanently. i have never contemplated that the responsibility of leadership of the virgin islands would come so soon, nor under such circumstances. but, i have been asked to lead and i rise to the call. but, that can only be decided by the uk governorjohn rankin, he is appointed by the queen here upon advice of the uk