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USVI: 71st Annual J’Ouvert draws throngs to Frederiksted in Cultural Extravaganza
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The streets of Frederiksted came alive from 6:00 AM on Thursday, January 4, 2024, as thousands of revelers enjoyed J’Ouvert celebrations. The event, a staple on the Crucian Christmas Festival’s calendar, is in its 71st year, and attracts participants from the territory, region, and mainland USA.
‘I know implementation of some CoI recommendations isn’t easy’- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what can be deemed as hypocritical and insensitive, United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands John J. Rankin, CMG has admitted implementation of some of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations is not easy, even while he has blasted the efforts of the Virgin Islands Government and is requesting of the UK additional powers for him to speed up the implementation process.
VI's D’Moi M. Hodge waived by LA Lakers
LOS ANGELES, California, USA- Virgin Islands’ D'Moi M. Hodge’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers first team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) has come to an end, as the Lakers has waived his 2-way contract.
Premier plans to write OT Minister over Gov's request of ‘additional powers’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio. D. Wheatley (R7) has shared plans to write UK Minister for Overseas Territories (OT), Hon David H. Rutley for support ‘to stay true to democracy’ against the Governor's plan for additional powers the VI.
UK ‘Unlikely’ to lift reserved Order in Council before CoI reforms– Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Outgoing Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG said with the Government of Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) seemingly unable to meet the May 2024 deadline for the CoI reform process, it is unlikely that the UK Order in Council in reserve to suspend the VI’s constitution will be lifted.
Gunshot scare at USVI Festival Village was actually fallen table
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix - In the early hours of Friday, January 5, the festive atmosphere at the Crucian Festival Village was briefly interrupted by a scare that sent attendees into a panic.
Public consultations on VI Crown Land Policy takes to VG
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance with responsibility for Lands, Dr the Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley (R7), and a team from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change met with residents of North Sound, Virgin Gorda on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Trial date for former Premier Fahie pushed back again
MIAMI, Florida, USA – The trial date for Former Premier Andrew A. Fahie, who is charged with several counts of drug smuggling, money laundering, and racketeering, has been pushed back yet again.
‘It would be a clear colonial act’ if Governor is given additional powers- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said both his government and Members of the Opposition are “highly disappointed” with Governor John J. Rankin, CMG requesting additional powers from the United Kingdom to further force the Virgin Islands to hastily implement reforms “recommended” by a retired judge following a Commission of Inquiry held during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor says ‘additional powers’ needed to implement CoI reforms in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Outgoing Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), Mr John J. Rankin, CMG, like his predecessor Augustus J.U. Jaspert, will be leaving office with a parting gift for the VI, this time requesting "additional powers" to further force the [British] Virgin Islands to implement "recommendations" offered by a retired judge following a controversial Commission of Inquiry called during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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