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Governor dodges protest; meets with organising committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom appointed Governor, Augustus J. U. Jaspert will not be in the Territory on the day of the public demonstration, Thursday, May 24, 2018, where residents have come together to fight the Bill by the UK House of Commons to make beneficial owners public.
1 month later police report on killing of Hernandez still not public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the political leaders in the Virgin Islands threaten independence in response to the United Kingdom’s House of Commons voting to imposed public registry on the Territory’s offshore sector in a move that can destroy the Financial Services Industry, ordinary residents are now asking if the current leaders can be trusted with independence.
Gov Jaspert reiterates support for VI’s Financial Services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “I recognise that this is disappointing. As I have made clear previously, I believe that the BVI is a well-regulated jurisdiction with an effective register of beneficial ownership (BOSSs) that is accessible by law enforcement. Since 2013, BVI has made it clear that the jurisdiction is committed to implementing public registers when they become the global standard.”
UK donates heavy-duty vehicles for Government Depts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Moments ago tonight Monday, April 23, 2018, our roving camera captured some brand-new trucks, backhoes and pickups parked neatly at the Government Administration Complex in Road Town.
Gov Jaspert signs controversial Bill to create alternative Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was a heated two days of debate late last month that further placed a wedge in the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) led by 73-year-old Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL).
On snubbing of Gov swearing in: ‘VI open country, we welcome people’- DG Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many residents remember the controversy last year when the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government used the Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Ingrid A. Moses-Scatliffe, to discontinue with the traditional location for the swearing in of the newly appointed senior civil servant in the United Kingdom Diplomatic Service.
Premier tries to sell 'Recovery Agency' @ reception for hurricane responders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was a night to personally say "thank you" to all the hardworking individuals who assisted in the recovery process but Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), Premier and Minister of Finance, took the opportunity to encourage persons to call their district representatives to vote yes to the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act 2018.
'Building contractors taking shortcuts' - Dwayne A. Thompson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the territory's infrastructure was severely destroyed by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert announced plans to implement an Architects and Engineers Registration Bill which will ensure high standards when rendering services to private and public sectors.
David D. Archer Jr. sworn in as new Deputy Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mr. David D. Archer Jr. takes the Oath as he is sworn in as Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands by Her Ladyship, the Honourable Madam Justice Vicki Ann Ellis, while His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J. U. Jaspert observes.
Under pressure RVIPF to get another $5M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) receiving additional funding from the government for repairs to infrastructure, new technology and man power, the pressure is on for them to produce efficient results in crime fighting.
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