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Circular questions why ‘Governor’ only reviewed VI CoI report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A circular published by ‘Concerned Citizens of the Virgin Islands,’ has questioned why the CoI Report now with Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, has not been shared with local elected officials ahead of it being reviewed by the Governor and shared with other UK officals.
Keisha Holder-Lopezz appointed Chief Surveyor @ Survey Department
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Professional surveyor Mrs. Keisha Holder-Lopez has been appointed as Chief Surveyor effective April 4 for a period of two years following the approval of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin, CMG.
No side should 'attempt' CoI recommendations without speaking to VI - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following calls for the Premier, Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to reject a Governor John J. Rankin, CMG proposed timeline for the publishing of the CoI Report, Hon Fahie has responded to those calls by stating that he cannot lead through emotions and rather, must follow the constitution.
‘I ask you to reserve judgement until it is published’- Gov Rankin on CoI Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin CMG has said the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report will be shared first in confidence with Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and then leaders of political parties in the House of Assembly (HoA) before it is published in June, if not before.
RVIPF's confidence index continues down a slippery slope- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Honestly Speaking radio moderator Claude O. Skelton-Cline says uncertainty over the case of the death of Frandie M. Martin Jr and other issues continue to erode the confidence of the people in the local law enforcement system.
CoI Report expected to be turned over to VI Gov't this week!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report on the Virgin Islands (VI) initiated by the controversial former Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert has still not been turned over to the elected Government of Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
CoI was public & report should be public in its entirety– Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called out the Governor John J. Rankin’s withholding of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report while underscoring that the CoI was public and so should be its report.
‘I welcome the CoI Report & its recommendations’- Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report now in the hands of Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said he believes the Report will lead to one of the most pivotal periods in Virgin Islands’ history and that he welcomes the Report.
No further ‘substantive statements’ on CoI until after Easter- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Now that the final report of the controversial Commission of Inquiry (CoI) has been handed over to Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, the public is eager to hear what the report entails and the recommendations made; however, it will have to wait until after Easter to get any other information on the report.
‘I look forward to reviewing CoI report & discussing with Governor’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said he is looking forward to reviewing the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report and having initial discussions with Governor John J. Rankin, CMG on its contents and then travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) to engage in discussions with Minister for Overseas Territories Amanda A. Milling on the report.
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