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'Andrew A. Fahie has lost the moral authority to lead VI'- Dr the Hon Wheatley
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – In remarks delivered today, May 5, 2022, in the House of Assembly shortly after moving a motion for the removal of current Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) as leader of the Virgin Islands (VI), Acting Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the territory must send a clear message that Hon Fahie is no longer its leader.
HoA restructured 11 to 1 in favour of Unity Government
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In another post-Commission of Inquiry (CoI) move, three members of the Opposition have crossed the floor to formulate a coalition Government.
VIP Gov’t & Opposition to propose Unity Gov’t to Governor Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Opposition, along with the people, against direct rule by the United Kingdom (UK), the Government and Opposition have announced they are proposing a unity government to Governor John J. Rankin, CMG as an alternative they hope he seriously considers.
'I was a sacrificial lamb'- Speaker Willock on being forced to resign
DUFF’S Bottom, Tortola, VI– House of Assembly (HoA) Speaker Hon Julian Willock has revealed he was essentially forced out of office, as he was given an ultimatum to either resign or have a motion brought to have him removed as Speaker.
‘We need unity & sacrifice’ to get through challenges- Ag Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Hot on the heels of an announcement by House Speaker Hon Julian Willock that he is being forced to resign from the House of Assembly, Acting Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the territory will need to make sacrifices in order for the Virgin Islands (VI) to move forward in the face of challenges.
HoA Speaker Hon Julian Willock agrees to tender resignation
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In another bombshell revelation, Speaker of the House of Assembly Hon Julian Willock has said he will accept a call for his resignation by Acting Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
“I am here to listen & to understand’ - UK Minister Amanda A. Milling
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK Minister for the Overseas Territory, the Rt. Hon Amanda A. Milling in now in the Virgin Islands (VI) for high-level discussions following the early publication of the Commission of Inquiry Report, its sweeping recommendations, and the way forward.
Dr the Hon Wheatley voted Chairman of VIP; Tipped for Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the shocking incarceration of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in Miami on Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Congress met this evening, April 30, 2022, and has unanimously voted for Acting Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to become the new Chairman of the VIP.
Keep First Lady Sheila E. Forbes-Fahie & family in prayers – Ag Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Premier in the Virgin Islands (VI) Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on the people of the territory to keep first lady, Ms Sheila E. Forbes-Fahie and her Fahie family in prayers in light of the detainment of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in the US.
CoI recommendations can be implemented without suspending constitution- Ag Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the concern that the Virgin Islands would be making a retrograde step if its constitution is suspended and the United Kingdom (UK) imposes direct rule, Acting Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the number of recommendations made in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report aimed at reforming and strengthening the systems of government in the VI could be made without a full UK takeover of governance.
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