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May 2nd, 2022
‘We cannot afford to have our constitution suspended’- Julio S. Henry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Social Commentator Julio S. Henry has called on the people of the VI to stand with a singular voice and reject any attempt by the United Kingdom (UK) Government to suspend the constitution of the territory and impose direct rule.

May 2nd, 2022
[British] Virgin Islands People: Betrayal, Disloyalty & Treachery

Edgar Leonard

Some elected officials and non-elected officials have disappointedly betrayed the VI people's trust, faith, and confidence in them, inflicting painful shame and embarrassment. The VI has been under the UK's control since 1672, after the Anglo-Dutch War.

April 30th, 2022
‘We do not believe UK direct rule is necessary!’- Bishop John I. Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local clergyman and community activist in the Virgin Islands, Bishop John I. Cline says he will stand firm against any attempts of direct rule by the UK, which will result in it taking control of the Virgin Islands away from Virgin Islanders.

April 30th, 2022
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.

April 30th, 2022
The much awaited CoI report is here

Dickson C. Igwe

The document is not yet public. However, this may be a time of great change for the British Virgin Islands. Will the COI report be an agent of change, or a damp squib?

April 29th, 2022
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.

April 26th, 2022
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.

April 23rd, 2022
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.

April 23rd, 2022
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.

April 22nd, 2022
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.

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