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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.
Our ‘Top priority’ is implementation of CoI recommendations- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the successful passing of the resolution in the House of Assembly to remove Andrew A. Fahie as Premier of the Virgin Islands, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG yesterday evening, May 5, 2022, appointed Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) as Premier and Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) as Deputy Premier, before swearing in the new Cabinet Ministers.
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.
CoI Report cites possible corruption in Gov't; Recommends direct rule by UK
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has just been disclosed that the Commission of Inquiry Report has concluded there may have been instances of corruption by successive governments and has recommended a suspension of the House of Assembly and the Constitution and an imposition of direct rule by the United Kingdom (UK), via the Governor.
UK Foreign Secretary said Premier Fahie’s arrest showed ‘importance of CoI’
LONDON, United Kingdom – United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary Liz M. Truss said the arrest of Virgin Islands (VI) Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has shown the importance of the UK-Sponsored Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the territory.
Premier Fahie detained in Miami- Governor Rankin
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has announced that Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has been detained in Miami by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Governor & Opposition 'collaborating' to undermine Gov’t– Skelton-Cline opines
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and consultant Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has accused the Virgin Islands (VI) Governor John J. Rankin, CMG and the Opposition headed by Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) of collaborating to undermine the Government of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
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.
Public & Press last to see CoI report 'Not Right'- Speaker Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a scathing but diplomatic letter obtained by our news centre, Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Willock chided Governor John J. Rankin, CMG on his distribution timeframe for the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report.
Rosan-Jones blasts Governor, UK over unreleased VI CoI Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Controversial and outspoken talk show host, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones has blasted the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, and the UK Government over the unpublished CoI report now in the hands of the Governor.
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