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Hon Penn accuses Gov’t of victimisation; Hon Fahie fires back
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has accused the Virgin Islands Government of victimisation, alleging that the post of Events Coordinator held by Rosemary Cindy Rosan-Jones being made redundant by the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB), a statutory body, was because she is a staunch critic of the sitting administration.
Businesses with unpaid taxes keep getting Gov't contracts- Hon Turnbull
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Member of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has spoken out against some of the recently introduced policies relating to labour in the Virgin Islands.
2021 National Budget passed; 'Committed to God' for assent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After a full day of debate yesterday, December 14, 2020, when the bill was also sent through Committee, the Appropriation 2021 Act, 2020 was passed with amendments in the House of Assembly (HoA) around noon today, December 15, 2020.
‘We are in a fight with destiny, not with each other or UK’ - Premier Fahie
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the territory will be moving forward aggressively with the constitutional review, seeking more empowerment to be able to handle its own affairs.
3 more imported COVID-19 cases in VI; Total active cases now 6
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another three positive COVID-19 cases have been detected in the Virgin Islands, bringing the total active cases count to 6 since the territory reopened its borders to international visitors on December 1, 2020.
Speaker Willock calls for practice of Co-equal Branches of Government
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Against the backdrop of a Special Sitting by the House of Assembly (HoA) to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the restoration of the Legislature [December 5, 1950] in the Virgin Islands, Speaker of the HoA, Hon Julian Willock made some pointed statements during his announcement in the Legislature.
Budget debate begins Monday, Dec 14, 2020
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The debate for the 3rd budget in 20 months for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) begins in the House of Assembly (HoA) on Monday, December 14, 2020.
Prepare for independence or risk being caught off guard- Hon Vanterpool
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- A senior Opposition legislator has warned that the Virgin Islands should get serious about getting ready for independence as that may end up being forced upon it, catching it in an unprepared state.
Hon Fraser proposes referendum on self-determination
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Senior Opposition Legislator, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has urge legislators in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) to bring forward a referendum on independence from the United Kingdom (UK) if they are serious about wanting the territory to move on the path of self-determination.
HoA sitting scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2020
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Just over a week after legislators were in the House of Assembly (HoA) doing the business of the people, they will return to the HoA for the Fourth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Friday, December 4, 2020.
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