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John J. Rankin formally appointed VI’s 14th Governor
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – In a short ceremony that officially commenced at 13:00pm today, Friday, January 29, 2021, His Excellency John J. Rankin, CMG was sworn in as the 14th United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands.
‘Anyone’ online can submit information to Inquiry - CoI Press Secretary confirms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following reports from Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) about concerns over the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) website allowing global submission of claims and sparking concerns regarding possible abuse of the system, the Commission set up to investigate allegations of irregularity in governance in the Virgin Islands has confirmed it is indeed opened globally.
VI announces Brazil & South Africa travel ban
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) announced today, January 28, 2021, that the territory will be implementing a new travel ban for Brazil and South Africa as the VI continues to mitigate risks associated with the virus.
‘Distaste & Disrespect’ from UK press towards Premier & wife – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands radio talkshow host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called disrespectful and distasteful the actions of one UK Newspaper who used a photo of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and his wife, Mrs Sheila E. Forbes-Fahie, in their continued attempts to paint the territory as corrupt.
CoI terms of reference so broad ‘I could fit in them’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the terms of reference of the Commission of Inquiry as announced by previous Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert is not specific as required by the Commissions of Inquiry Act but is rather a witch hunt.
New BVILOVE e-magazine puts spotlight on Gov’t Projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has rolled out a new ‘BVILOVE e-magazine’, aimed at putting the spotlight on Government projects in the Virgin Islands.
Fahie Gov’t concerned CoI is ‘a conclusion already written’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says his administration remains concerned that the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) issued by the ex-governor, Augustus J. U. Jaspert, with the backing of the United Kingdom (UK) Government, is a conclusion already made and an attack on local government.
Changes to fines & penalties coming for loud motorcycles – Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The contention over loud motorcycles and the resulting noise nuisance is engaging the attention of Government and, according to Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), legislative moves will be made to address the issue.
VI ‘culture of gossip & rumour’ sparked CoI - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Social Commentator and ZBVI 780 AM 'Honestly Speaking' radio host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says it is a culture of gossip and rumours in the Virgin Islands (VI) that sparked the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) as announced by Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert before his departure.
Premier Fahie bids farewell to controversial Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his official farewell to the controversial outgoing Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert who leaves the territory today, January 23, 2021.
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