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August 24th, 2021
CoI team returning to restart hearings on Sept 6, 2021

WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI - The UK-Sponsored Virgin Islands (VI) Commission of Inquiry (CoI) will restart its hearings on Monday, September 6, 2021, according to CoI Secretary, Steven Chandler.

August 24th, 2021
Premier slams Opposition for intentionally distracting from Investment Bill

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – With the intention of the Virgin Islands Investment Bill, 2020, being to revolutionalise the way business is done in the Virgin Islands by making it more attractive, competitive and secure, while protecting the interests of Virgin Islanders, it was expected to be welcomed with open arms by all legislators. Instead, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was left to express his disappointment with the Opposition.

August 23rd, 2021
‘I wish & wait’ for a Caucasian to run for office in VI- Hon Vanterpool

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Mark H. Vanterpool has called on all Virgin Islanders to aspire to run for political office, regardless of race.

August 22nd, 2021
HoA court matter with CoI lawyers adjourned to Oct 26, 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) of the Virgins Islands (VI), in July 2021, had ruled that House of Assembly Speaker Hon Julian Willock and Deputy Speaker Hon Neville A. Smith (AL) had standing in the case against three Commission of Inquiry (CoI) lawyers accused of illegally practising law in the VI.

August 21st, 2021
RVIPF gives Honour Guard send off for late sergeant Algon G. Smikle

BEEF ISLAND, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has given deceased officer, Sergeant Algon G. Smikle an Honoured Guard send-off yesterday, August 20, 2021, at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

August 21st, 2021
Checks, balances & the abuse of power

By Dickson C. Igwe

The greatest benefit of the Virgin Islands Commission of Inquiry is, it’s check on the abuse of power

August 21st, 2021
VI Curfew Order extended until Sept 4, 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency Governor John J. Rankin CMG has extended the national curfew to run from 11:00 pm to 05:00 am curfew until September 4, 2021.

August 20th, 2021
Growing number of youths now dying from COVID-19- Hon Malone

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), in his push for more vaccinations in the territory, has warned youths of the growing mortality rate of COVID-19 amongst that demographic.

August 20th, 2021
Hon Vanterpool condemns any possible UK takeover of VI

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member and veteran legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has denounced any possibility of the United Kingdom (UK) Government suspending the VI constitution and taking over the affairs of the territory.

August 19th, 2021
HoA looking to exit 'Save the Seed Energy Centre' by year end- Speaker

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Julian Willock has indicated that the House is looking to exit the Save the Seed Energy Centre by the end of the year, if all goes well in expediting the return to the HoA Chambers in Road Town, Tortola.

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