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Local Politics
“I am here to listen & to understand’ - UK Minister Amanda A. Milling
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK Minister for the Overseas Territory, the Rt. Hon Amanda A. Milling in now in the Virgin Islands (VI) for high-level discussions following the early publication of the Commission of Inquiry Report, its sweeping recommendations, and the way forward.
‘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.
[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.
No UK takeover! VI Gov’t should get ‘grace period’ to fix issues- Rev Hugh B. Thomas
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Another clergyman in the Virgin Islands (VI) has rejected the notion of direct rule by the United Kingdom (UK) as recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report.
Dr the Hon Wheatley voted Chairman of VIP; Tipped for Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the shocking incarceration of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in Miami on Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Congress met this evening, April 30, 2022, and has unanimously voted for Acting Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to become the new Chairman of the VIP.
‘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.
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.
Should Foreign Office take direct control of BVI? – UK MP Chris J. Bryant asks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Labour MP Chris J. Bryant has been accused of advocating for colonialism by asking whether the Arrest of BVI Premier, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) on drug conspiracy and money laundering charges should pave the way for the UK Foreign Office to take direct control of the territory.
BVIPA MD allegedly led Premier to drug conspiracy- US Affidavits
MIAMI, Florida, USA – A US Affidavits published after the arrest of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has detailed how the Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard allegedly led the Premier to a drugs conspiracy that resulted in his arrest on April 28, 2022.
UK Foreign Secretary said Premier Fahie’s arrest showed ‘importance of CoI’
LONDON, United Kingdom – United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary Liz M. Truss said the arrest of Virgin Islands (VI) Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has shown the importance of the UK-Sponsored Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the territory.
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