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HoA to meet today, July 19, 2022; Debate on controversial CoI Report
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Fifth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) is to convene today Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 10:00 am at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola.
‘I surely hope the coalition lasts even beyond next election’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Leader of the Government of National Unity, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he hopes the coalition government lives beyond the next general elections constitutionally due by May 2023.
VI needs ‘one-on-one’ explanation of issues facing territory– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands' legislator and Opposition Member, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says the people of the territory need a more in-depth and direct explanation of local issues surrounding topics like the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations, the ‘police in Paradise’ video, as well as the Register of Interests Act.
Unity Government's job is to get VI to next elections– Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier in the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Hon Kedrick D. Pickering said the next step for the VI to move forward, out of the Commission of Inquiry period, is for the country to head to the polls and get a reset.
‘I take my blame for whatever I was responsible for’- Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Medical doctor and former Deputy Premier in the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering said Virgin Islanders must not only blame elected politicians but also blame themselves for the situation the territory has found itself in.
‘False premise’ that Gov’t didn't come to people ahead of VI/UK talks– Premier Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says it remains a ‘false premise’ that the Government of National Unity did not consult with the people of the territory ahead of UK negotiations on the implementation of reform surrounding the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations.
'UK now standing over VI like a cop with a gun'– Bishop Cline
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Local clergyman Bishop John I. Cline says he remains disappointed by what he perceives as the United Kingdom's lack of effort in truly partnering with the Virgin Islands (VI) on the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations and other reforms.
'Reserved' Order to suspend VI Constitution laid before UK parliament
WESTMINSTER, London, UK - An instrument entitled ‘The Virgin Islands Constitution (Interim Amendment) Order 2022' was laid before the United Kingdom (UK) parliament yesterday, June 9, 2022, to effectively reserve the right for the Virgin Islands Governor John J. Rankin, CMG to partially suspend the local constitution should the need arise.
‘I don’t want to see conflict’ between VI & UK- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said with reform of the Territory now the top priority, his Unity Government wants no conflict with the Governor and the United Kingdom (UK).
Order in Council to suspend HoA & Cabinet ‘on reserve’- VI Governor warns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With an estimated 2 years to implement the 48 sweeping recommendations as laid out in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report of Sir Gary R. Hickinbottom, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG detailed that the Virgin Islands Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), along with future governments, must meet strict delivery milestones to avoid serious repercussions.
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