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Majority of the VI population 'cherish democracy'- Special Envoy Wheatley tells UN
CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The Government of Premier, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has submitted a proposal to United Kingdom (UK) Minister Amanda A. Milling on behalf of the National Unity Government that sets out the Government’s approach to reform and presents a framework for implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry report under a democratic system.
Remove them! Green flags ‘a symbol of witchcraft’ in VI - Apostle Jael J. Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local 'Apostle' Jael J. Hodge from Clarion Ministries located in Greenland, Tortola, has called for the removal of green flags erected on utility poles across the Virgin Islands, pointing out that the flags may be associated with witchcraft.
Unity Gov’t will consult with VI on implementing CoI recommendations– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) will be consulted in detail on changes to be made to implement Good Governance, in keeping with the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations.
Works begin on reinforcement of Carrot Bay shoreline
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - Works have commenced on the Carrot Bay Revetment Project to restore and reinforce the shoreline against any major changes that may be caused by natural elements.
Delta Petroleum hits back @ BVIEC over fuel supply woes
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Delta Petroleum (Caribbean) Limited (Delta), has hit back at BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) over a statement from the Corporation, that it had to take steps to procure diesel fuel for electricity generation elsewhere after Delta Petroleum was unable to fulfill its contractual obligations.
PS @ Premier’s Office sent on leave as criminal probe launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Premier’s Office, Dr Carolyn O’Neal-Morton has been sent on leave, as criminal investigations into that office under former Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) begins.
Hon Fahie will face courts; 'Business continues' in VI– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says business in the Virgin Islands (VI) will continue, even as former Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is to face the courts on drugs conspiracy and money laundering charges.
National Unity Gov’t holds first Cabinet meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Unity government led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) held its first cabinet meeting on May 11, 2022, where members of the new Cabinet received their Oaths of Cabinet Confidentiality, which were administered by Chairman, H.E, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG during that first meetings.
Ministries renamed & portfolios reassigned under Wheatley Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In another shake-up of the National Unity Government made up of a coalition of three political parties (Virgin Islands Party, National Democratic Party, and The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement), further changes have been made.
Hickinbottom ‘out of step with reality’ to suggest UK direct rule in VI- David Comissiong
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados– Barbados Ambassador to Caricom, David Comissiong has questioned why Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Commissioner Sir Gary R. Hickinbottom would even make a recommendation for United Kingdom (UK) direct rule in his CoI report and has commented that Mr Hickinbottom is ‘out of step with current realities.
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