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Local Politics
BREXIT: UK Gov’t working in interest of VI – Gov Japsert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Even as the relationship between the United Kingdom (UK) and its British Overseas Territories (OTs) reach an impasse where OTs now more than ever are seeking greater autonomy in managing their own affairs, Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert says the UK will continue to ensure that the interests of the VI are represented and reflected in its European Union (EU) negotiations.
‘Please stop the fear mongering’ – Julio S. Henry to Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – ‘Hard Talk’ radio host and Social Commentator Julio S. Henry aka "Sam" is lashing out at Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), accusing him of "fear mongering" as part of the roll out of his ‘Clear path to regularisation: Residency and Belonger Status Programme’.
Opposition denied request to meet Premier Fahie 'alone'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The four Opposition Members of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands have been seeking to have a sit down with only Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to discuss the now controversial programme dubbed “Clear Path to Regularisation: Residency & Belonger Status”.
'Gov’t has zero tolerance on crime'– Premier on latest murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With Vincentian Rohan Williams, 37, charged and remanded for the murder of local woman Lenia Lettsome-Green, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) took a moment to extend deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the slain woman.
2nd & 3rd readings of Immigration (Amendment) Act back on Order Paper
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) says the Virgin Islands (VI) opposition will be increasing the pressure on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government to answer questions relating to the ‘Clear path to regularisation: Residency and Belonger Status Programme’.
‘Immigration process hasn’t changed’ – Premier Fahie
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – With rising public criticism over the Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) ‘Clear path to regularization: Residency and Belonger Status Programme’ that has since been postponed, the Premier revealed that the immigration process has not changed from how it was previously.
Address NDP immigration backlog - Hon Penn urges Premier
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Even though his National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration had presided over a huge backlog of immigrants seeking to get regularised in the Virgin Islands (VI), Leader of the Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has publicly chided Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie for not addressing the backlog ahead of his ‘Clear path to regularization: Residency and Belonger Status Programme.’
‘There is no clear understanding’ - Mitch on ‘Fast Track’ initiative
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former National Democratic Party (NDP) backbencher, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) aka ‘Mitch’, who is the lone winner in the Ronnie W. Skelton led Progressives Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) party during the 2019 election season, is adding his voice to the conversation surrounding immigration reform in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Fraser Attacks! Accuses Premier Fahie of being ‘Secretive’
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA, is lashing out at Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), accusing him of being secretive over the full details of the ‘Clear path to regularization: Residency and Belonger Status Programme’ initiated by his Virgin Islands Party (VI) administration.
‘Fast Track’ initiative wasn’t rushed – Hon Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – With the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) ‘Fast track’ immigration initiative currently a hot topic amongst both locals and immigrants, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (AL) says immigration will continue to top the conversation agenda as long as the Territory remains a viable destination to live, work, travel and invest.
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