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VI remains on Russia’s sanctions list; Other OTs added
MOSCOW, Russia- Russia expanded its sanctions list on Sunday, October 30, 2022, to include all British Overseas Territories, accusing them of "unfriendly actions" against Moscow.
Dr Pickering hosting 'Time to reset' public meeting on Nov 2, 2022
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Former legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering who will be running as an At-Large candidate for the upcoming 2023 Elections in the Virgin Islands, will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
OECS Director General slams UK over threat of direct rule 'hanging' over VI
SAINT GEORGES, Grenada – Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Dr Didacus Jules has slammed the United Kingdom (UK) Government for what he called the threat of direct rule still hanging over the Virgin Islands, despite reforms coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) being executed and often in advance stages of implementation.
Governor Rankin shares joke about being 'appointed' to govern
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG has admitted that he was never elected to govern the VI, rather he was selected to take up the seat of Governor and appointed by the late Queen, Elizabeth II.
CoI Reforms: Good start in many areas with positives – Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite some concerns over the implementation of CoI reforms in the Virgin Islands (VI) aiming to achieve the deep-rooted reforms in governance, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG stressed that there has been a good start in many areas with many positives.
31 take oath to become naturalised VI citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Thirty-one (31) persons have recited the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty to the King last week, to complete the process of becoming British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands.
New 'Seabourn Venture' expedition ship makes first call to VI
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – The Government of the VI on Sunday, October 9, 2022, welcomed the Seabourn Venture to Jost van Dyke, with Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R2) presenting a plaque to Captain Stig Betten on behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands (VI), to commemorate the inaugural visit to the Territory.
Former FS L. Allen Wheatley wants UN to observe execution of CoI reforms
EAST END, Tortola, VI – A Former Financial Secretary (FS) in the Virgin Islands, Mr L. Allen Wheatley wants the United Nations (UN) to send observers to the territory, as the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) reforms are being implemented through a framework agreed to by the Government of Premier Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and the United Kingdom.
Skelton-Cline says he remains trustful VI will have elections in 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Talk show host and social commentator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline says he remains trustful that the VI will get its General Elections within the constitutionally mandated 2023 timeline.
Five in custody following seizure of 3 illegal firearms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Operations led by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Special Investigations and Criminal Investigations teams have resulted in the seizure of three illegal firearms including a semi-automatic assault rifle and several rounds of ammunition the force has revealed.
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