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HoA passes Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 with amendments

- Legislaton now heading to Governor John J. Rankin CMG for assent
It was another historical moment for the Virgin Islands when the administration of Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) passed the Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 on December 22, 2021, in a virtual House of Assembly (HoA) sitting days before Christmas. Photo: VINO/File
'Mr. Speaker I beg to report that the Bill entitled: Integrity in Public Life Act 2021 has passed through committee with amendments,' the mover or the motion and leader of Government Business, Premier Andrew A. Fahie said. Photo: HoA/File
'Mr. Speaker I beg to report that the Bill entitled: Integrity in Public Life Act 2021 has passed through committee with amendments,' the mover or the motion and leader of Government Business, Premier Andrew A. Fahie said. Photo: HoA/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was another historical moment for the Virgin Islands when the administration of Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) passed the Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 on December 22, 2021, in a virtual House of Assembly (HoA) sitting days before Christmas.

The Bill once enforced, will seek to further strengthen good governance of public officers, statutory boards, and elected officials in carrying out their duties.

It will further strengthen systems in the adherence to public policy and thirdly, it will establish an Integrity Commission.

The Commission will assist in achieving Government’s objectives to promote good governance, to enhance ethical conduct of public officers, and to strengthen the prevention and detection of corrupt acts by persons in public life.

Passes through committee with amendments 

“Mr. Speaker I beg to report that the Bill entitled: Integrity in Public Life Act 2021 has passed through committee with amendments,” the mover or the motion and leader of Government Business, Premier Fahie said.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) seconded the motion.

The Bill was then read for a third time by the Clerk of the House of Assembly and passed as amended.

It now heads to Governor John J. Rankin CMG for assent.

7 Responses to “HoA passes Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 with amendments”

  • one eye (24/12/2021, 11:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ndp would have never passed that bill
  • Youth (24/12/2021, 11:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Positive move.
  • facts (24/12/2021, 11:12) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    The NDP passed zero legislation to help with transparency and good governance yet they have the most to say.
    • @ facts (24/12/2021, 11:31) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      How could they pass these type of bills and the Tresury was like their piggy bank for two ministers?
  • Native Senior Citizen of the BVI (24/12/2021, 11:35) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Integrity, transparency, and good governance in the British Virgin Islands. Lord, what a laughing joke.
    Look these words up in your dictionary, and if your are to the right, then I am left, but your are wrong. "Practice what you preach." Follow before you lead. Why? Because a good leader is first a good follower.
  • My girl (24/12/2021, 11:45) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    I must say I admire how professional the Hon Speaker conducts the business of the House.

    He has stepped it up, and at least no one can call it a circus
  • nonsense (24/12/2021, 19:17) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    All this is only on paper; expect ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to change


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