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Hon Fahie ‘sent word’ through source that ‘he was okay’– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ex-Minster for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said he got word from the Ex-Premier, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) that he was "okay".
Hon Malone takes place alongside Hon Fraser in HoA
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- A day after announcing his departure from the Government of National Unity to join Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, former Health Minister Hon Carvin Malone (AL) took his place alongside Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA in the House of Assembly (HoA) today, June 16, 2022.
‘I don’t support’ allowing Hon Fahie to join HoA virtually- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Now that ex Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is out on bail in Miami, the question being asked is whether he will be allowed to attend sittings of the House of Assembly (HoA) in a virtual capacity to enable him to keep his seat as an elected representative.
Unity Gov’t strategies, conflict of views led to crossing floor– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Former Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), in announcing his exit from the Unity Government of Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has cited possible conflicts with the strategies of the new government as one of the reasons for deciding to cross the floor.
Hon Carvin Malone crosses the floor to Opposition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Moments ago, June 15, 2022, former Minister for Health and Social Development turned backbencher with the formation of the National Unity Government Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced he has crossed the floor to the Opposition.
'I have not tendered my resignation from D4'- Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fourth District Representative and Member of the National Unity Government, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has debunked claims made by talk show host, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones aka 'Cindy' that he resigned from the House of Assembly (HoA).
Face masks no longer mandatory by law from June 15, 2022– Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) said following Cabinet briefings on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the ease of COVID-19 public health measures has been considered following a continuing trend towards milder COVID-19 infections, fewer cases of severe disease, and reduced hospital admissions locally.
Medicinal cannabis has potential, but focus is on tourism– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the proposed medicinal cannabis industry in the VI still has potential; however, he indicated that the focus will be on tourism and diversifying existing industries under his watch.
Hon Turnbull on board wholeheartedly with direction of Wheatley Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Second District Representative and former Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) says he is behind the direction of new Premier, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), and his new direction of Governance in the Virgin Islands.
Hon Fahie should 'focus on his defense'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Already stripped of his title of Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), incarcerated Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) now faces losing his seat in the House of Assembly (HoA) since he may be unable to attend the required three consecutive sittings of the HoA.