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Shan Mohamed pinned new Rotary Club of Central Tortola President
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The vibrant Rotary Club of Central Tortola is taking the lead among the four Rotary Clubs in the territory to push food security for the people of the Virgin Islands (VI). This was revealed by the newly installed president of the Club, Mr Shan Mohamed.
Hon Vanterpool withdraws comments about ‘puppet’ gov’t in HoA
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Arguing that the Virgin Islands is currently under a dictatorship, as in his opinion it is being run by the governor, veteran legislator and Fourth District Representative Hon Mark H. Vanterpool described the Cabinet Ministers as “puppets” but later withdrew the comment.
'This is the Governor's bill'- Hon Fraser on Register of Interests Act
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The now withdrawn Register of Interests Act, 2022, with its sweeping requirements for legislators and a broad category of civil servants to declare their interest, had exempted the head of the civil service, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG from having to declare his interests, according to senior legislator, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3).
Deputy Gov David D. Archer Jr to act as Governor from July 9-19, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from July 9 – 19, 2022 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.
Governor fully agrees ‘Police in Paradise’ video ‘inappropriate’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- ‘Police in Paradise’, the controversial and graphic video created by ITV, a British media company contracted by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and leaked to the Virgin Islands public, is highly damaging to the Virgin Islands’ image as a tourist destination, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated.
Governor announces criminal probes into Premier’s Office, HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Governor of the Virgin Islands John J. Rankin, CMG has announced criminal investigations into the conduct of the Premier’s Office under former Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in allegedly obstructing the Director of the Internal Audit Department in respect of an audit of the COVID-19 Assistance Programmes.
USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr announces re-election bid
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- With an estimated 600 people or more gathered at the Bryan-Roach campaign headquarters on St. Croix filled with enthusiasm, Governor Albert A. Bryan and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach announced their bid for reelection Tuesday night, May 10, 2022, highlighting some of what the campaign says are 100 achievements, including one of the most important successes in USVI history: staving off collapse of Government Employees' Retirement System.
CoI Report: ‘No decisions will be made' ahead of UK Ministerial visit – Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG during a press conference on Friday morning, April 29, 2022, has indicated that with regards to the recommendations coming out from the CoI report, no decision has been made as yet.
Circular accuses Governor of treating VI like a colony
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As Governor John J. Ranking CMG continues to ignore calls for the immediate publishing of a CoI report on the Virgin Islands, a circular has accused the UK appointed public servant of treating the VI like a colony even after its forefathers fought for the right to self-govern.
Unlawful conduct, gun crimes have no place in VI society– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has once again condemned violence in all forms in the VI, regardless of who the perpetrator may be.
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