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Opposition ‘can go caroling’ after doing the people’s work– Dr the Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on those who complained about having House of Assembly (HoA) Sittings during the festive season to do the people’s work then ‘go caroling’ after.
HoA passes Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 with amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was another historical moment for the Virgin Islands when the administration of Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) passed the Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 on December 22, 2021, in a virtual House of Assembly (HoA) sitting days before Christmas.
Integrity bill ‘giving me some sleepless nights’- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has revealed that he is having ‘sleepless nights’ over the proposed Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021, calling for clarity on several aspects of the bill.
20k fine, jail time for giving false info to Integrity Commission - Premier warns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has warned residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) that while politicians will be held accountable under the Integrity in Public Life Act 2021, individuals who submit false information to the Integrity Commission could pay hefty fines and even serve prison time, or both.
‘NDP left over $20M in lawsuits behind!’- Premier tells Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reminded Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) that the former National Democratic Party (NDP) left millions in lawsuits behind when they were ousted from office in 2019.
HoA meets with Legislation related to Beneficial Ownership in Committee stage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 13th Sitting of the 3rd Session of the 4th House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) is scheduled to meet this morning, December 20, 2021, as members opt for a virtual sitting.
Jr Minister role in current form an 'empty title'- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Tourism at At-Large Representative, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has called for clearly defined roles as Junior Minister and the possibility of budgetary allocations as part of the Job.
Gov’t delivered almost $330M in revenues despite COVID-19– Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Member of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Hon Mark Vanterpool (R4) said he is thankful that in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fahie Government was still able to generate nearly $330 Million in revenue.
2022 Budget passed to tune of $397,174,331
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After some three weeks of Standing Finance Committee (SFC) hearings, and two days of virtual debates, the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) late last evening December 15, 2021, approved the Government’s 2022 National Budget.
Dr Wheatley slams Opposition for 'self-serving negativity' towards Fahie Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has slammed members of the Opposition for being constantly negative towards the sitting government.
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