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Local Politics
Judge only trials coming; Constitutional Review Committee tossed out in VI!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While many in the Coalition Government of Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will not admit that the Virgin Islands (VI) is under direct rule with the appointed Governor John J. Rankin as the ‘strong man’, more and more evidence has emerged.
E. Benito Wheatley was main interlocutor in BVI-UK discussions- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has indicated that his brother, Mr. E. Benito Wheatley; who also serves as Special Envoy of the Premier, was the main interlocutor in BVI-UK discussions on the CoI recommendations since early May, 2022.
Cabinet accepts tender board recommendations for Election Systems & Software
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With 'elections season' fast approaching, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has reviewed and accepted recommendations for the awarding of contracts for Elections Systems and Software.
‘I don’t want to see conflict’ between VI & UK- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said with reform of the Territory now the top priority, his Unity Government wants no conflict with the Governor and the United Kingdom (UK).
Unity Gov’t 'welcomes' UK agreement with final proposal on reform- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Calling today, June 8, 2022, an important step in efforts to reform and renew the democracy of the Virgin Islands to build a better territory, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he welcomes the United Kingdom (UK) agreement with the Unity Government's proposal on the way forward for the implementation of 28 recommendations in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Order in Council to suspend HoA & Cabinet ‘on reserve’- VI Governor warns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With an estimated 2 years to implement the 48 sweeping recommendations as laid out in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report of Sir Gary R. Hickinbottom, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG detailed that the Virgin Islands Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), along with future governments, must meet strict delivery milestones to avoid serious repercussions.
Governor distances self from inefficiencies of Public Service under his watch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG has said change in the VI public service is inevitable coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report, as he distanced himself from the inefficiencies of the sector.
‘People of the BVI stand up, speak up & show up’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the prospects of direct rule by the United Kingdom (UK) still looming over the Virgin Islands (VI), local activist and clergyman Mr John I. Cline has called on the people of the territory to stand up and speak out against the possible draconian and undemocratic action.
Hypocrisy? Governor tax exempt yet taxpayers footing his legal bills
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The United Kingdom appointed Governor H.E. John J. Ranking pays no taxes in the Virgin Islands (VI) according to the provision of the Payroll Taxes Act 2004.
‘UK knew exactly what was going to happen to Andrew’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline says the arrest of ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in the USA may have been part of a grand plan by the United Kingdom (UK).
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