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'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.
'They are carving out the hillside’– Hon Fraser on incinerator woes
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has complained that he is not being made preview to plans at the Pockwood Pond incinerator, an area he says falls within his district.
Unity Gov’t 'welcomes' UK agreement with final proposal on reform- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Calling today, June 8, 2022, an important step in efforts to reform and renew the democracy of the Virgin Islands to build a better territory, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he welcomes the United Kingdom (UK) agreement with the Unity Government's proposal on the way forward for the implementation of 28 recommendations in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Governor distances self from inefficiencies of Public Service under his watch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG has said change in the VI public service is inevitable coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report, as he distanced himself from the inefficiencies of the sector.
'Think big' – Premier Wheatley tells HLSCC graduates
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged recent graduates of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) to come up with solutions to local problems as they may have the next billion-dollar idea.
‘As a man of the cloth, it is my duty to pray for the fallen’- Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Expressing shock and heartbreak over the arrest of ex-Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline said it was his duty to pray for the ex-Premier and those who have fallen.
Study standing orders; follow UK House of Commons - Hon Fraser urges new Speaker
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – New Speaker in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Corine N. George-Massicote having been sworn into the House on Thursday, May 26, 2022, was urged to study her role carefully.
Premier slams ‘radio personality’ for reckless dissemination of information
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has slammed sections of the local media for what he termed reckless dissemination of information, which he says comes at a time when calm is needed in the territory.
Attorney Corine N. George-Massicote tipped to be new Speaker
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Almost three weeks after the untimely resignation of former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Julian Willock, a new Speaker is expected to be elected and sworn in on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the 3rd Sitting of the 4th Session of the 4th HoA.
Hon Penn to make 'comprehensive statement' on situation @ Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola VI– Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI), especially those directly affected by the frequent landfill fires at Pockwood Pond, continue to complain about the situation.