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Local Politics

January 7th, 2022
Embattled Johnson facing new round of corruption allegations in UK!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– United Kingdom Prime Minister, Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson ‘aka ‘Boris’ has been accused of a new round of corruption allegations for 2022, after it emerged that he sought funds for his flat refurbishment from a Conservative donor while promising to consider plans for a mystery “great exhibition”.

December 30th, 2021
VIP Gov’t will further strengthen ‘good governance framework’ in 2022- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), as part of his 2022 message to the territory, said his administration will continue to strengthen good governance legislation in the new year.

December 29th, 2021
‘This is the worst time to be a Member of the Opposition’- Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says his heart goes out to the current members of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, for serving at a time he considers the worst to be in the Opposition.

December 28th, 2021
Opposition ‘can go caroling’ after doing the people’s work– Dr the Hon Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on those who complained about having House of Assembly (HoA) Sittings during the festive season to do the people’s work then ‘go caroling’ after.

December 23rd, 2021
Integrity bill ‘giving me some sleepless nights’- Hon Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has revealed that he is having ‘sleepless nights’ over the proposed Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021, calling for clarity on several aspects of the bill.

December 22nd, 2021
Integrity in Public Life Act not motivated by a CoI- Deputy Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has dismissed claims that the Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021, now before the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) is because of the UK-Sponsored VI Commission of Inquiry (CoI).

December 22nd, 2021
Premier shuts down rumors of early elections 2022

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has shut down rumors of Early Elections in the Virgin Islands come 2022.

December 21st, 2021
20k fine, jail time for giving false info to Integrity Commission - Premier warns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has warned residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) that while politicians will be held accountable under the Integrity in Public Life Act 2021, individuals who submit false information to the Integrity Commission could pay hefty fines and even serve prison time, or both.

December 21st, 2021
Hon Penn launches ‘Official D8 Newsletter’ on community happenings

EAST END, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has launched the first edition of his Official District 8 Neighborhood Community Newsletter, which puts the East End/Long Look community into focus and brings awareness to social, mental, physical and economic issues in the District.

December 20th, 2021
HoA meets with Legislation related to Beneficial Ownership in Committee stage

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 13th Sitting of the 3rd Session of the 4th House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) is scheduled to meet this morning, December 20, 2021, as members opt for a virtual sitting.

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