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Governor Rankin hosts Christmas parties for the youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency the Governor, John J. Rankin, CMG rang in the holiday season by hosting parties for children and young adults on December 2 and 3, 2021.
UK giving VI ‘mature, adult’ Governor signalled a willingness to turn new page- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said when the United Kingdom selected His Excellency John J. Rankin CMG to be the Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), it showed a willingness by the motherland to turn a new page with the territory.
VI taxpayers may be footing Governor’s legal fees- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that the taxpayers of the Virgin Islands are likely to be footing the bill for the Governor’s legal representation in the BVI Commission of Inquiry, in his capacity as Governor and not in his personal capacity.
Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr to act as Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer, Jr will act in the Office of Governor from October 24, 2021 to November 1, 2021, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.
CoI: Governor Rankin wants legal representation to face Sir Geoffrey questioning
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- United Kingdom-appointed Governor John J. Rankin CMG has said he wants legal representation when he comes under questioning from Sir Charles Geoffrey Cox, QC, MP, the Attorney representing the Premier and Ministers of Cabinet in the Virgin Islands.
Governor alone cannot be blamed for neglecting public service– Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Head of the Public Service, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG said the blame for the neglect of the public service over the years in the Virgin Islands (VI) cannot rest solely on the Governor and his office.
UK Ship en route to VI for disaster preparedness mission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A UK Royal Navy patrol ship, the HMS Medway will reportedly visit Tortola from October 22, 2021, as part of the United Kingdom’s Caribbean Task Group’s mission to prepare for and respond to disasters in the region.
VI receives new batch of 2000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses
BEEF ISLAND, VI – The Virgin Islands on October 7, 2021, received a new shipment of 2000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines, and this time, the doses have a much longer shelf life than before.
‘Be ready’ as peak hurricane season progresses – Governor Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islanders have been urged to be ready for possible storms or hurricanes as the peak of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season is ongoing.
Governor Rankin high flying yet again! Archer Jr to act as Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG, will be off again from his governing duties leaving his Deputy to take charge.
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