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Minister of State for OTs Amanda A. Milling arrives in VI

- 4-day visit includes meeting with Premier Fahie to discuss UK-VI relationship
Minister for Overseas Territories Rt Hon Amanda A. Milling has arrived in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) for a four-day visit between March 17 and March 20, 2022. Photo: Office of the Governor
The Virgin Islands’ relationship with the UK was soured during the tenure of controversial ex-governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert who secretly worked with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to commission an inquiry into the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
The Virgin Islands’ relationship with the UK was soured during the tenure of controversial ex-governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert who secretly worked with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to commission an inquiry into the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), during a press conference on March 11, 2022, said when he attended the Joint Ministerial Council Meeting in London in November 2021 an invitation was extended to Hon Amanda A. Milling to visit the VI and she had since accepted. Photo: VINO/File
Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), during a press conference on March 11, 2022, said when he attended the Joint Ministerial Council Meeting in London in November 2021 an invitation was extended to Hon Amanda A. Milling to visit the VI and she had since accepted. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Overseas Territories Rt Hon Amanda A. Milling has arrived in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) for a four-day visit between March 17 and March 20, 2022.

UK-VI relationship to be discussed

According to a press release from the Office of the Governor on March 17, 2022, the Minister will hold talks with Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to discuss the UK-VI relationship, and the importance of standing together against Russia’s action in Ukraine to ensure that sanctions are imposed with full effect.

The Virgin Islands’ relationship with the UK was soured during the tenure of controversial ex-governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert who secretly worked with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to commission an inquiry into the Virgin Islands.

Mr Jaspert, who shared a strained relationships with the Premier and was accused of trying to bully the elected government and even the legislature announced the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on Martin Luther King Day, mere days before he exited the VI in January 2021.

The UK has sponsored the CoI.

Visits by Hon Milling

Meanwhile, Hon Milling’s official programme includes a visit to Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital where she will meet the Minister for Health, hear from staff at the hospital, and see the UK funded vaccination programme in action. The Minister will also visit the BVI Red Cross to see their renewable energy system, and meet with key members of VI Government to discuss the finance sector.

Speaking ahead of the visit, Hon Minister Milling said: “I am delighted to be coming to the BVI on what is my first visit to this beautiful Territory. It is a privilege to be the Minister for Overseas Territories and I am proud of the support the UK gives, not least throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had such a huge impact on BVI communities.

“I am keen to learn more about BVI first-hand. I look forward to meeting the people of BVI, to listen, and to understand.”

Minister Milling, according to the Office of the Governor, will meet the Commissioner of Police and visit the Police Marine Unit to hear about their plans to improve maritime security. She will also meet the volunteers of VISAR and take part in a search and rescue boat exercise, before going on to visit Virgin Gorda.

Premier Fahie, during a press conference on March 11, 2022, said when he attended the Joint Ministerial Council Meeting in London in November 2021 an invitation was extended to Hon Milling to visit the VI and she had since accepted.

13 Responses to “Minister of State for OTs Amanda A. Milling arrives in VI”

  • kkk (18/03/2022, 07:33) Like (8) Dislike (35) Reply
    She seems to be meeting mostly with white people
  • Atlanta (18/03/2022, 08:50) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    have a positive conversation
  • Observer (18/03/2022, 09:01) Like (4) Dislike (32) Reply
    I also note VISAR always getting attention from the crown. I am very suspicious about that. Is there something about VISAR BVIslanders don't know? I see Gov't has been trying to take over some of the responsibilities of VISAR. I think it is a very wise move.
    • @ Observer (18/03/2022, 09:30) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
      can you say “con-tro-band” he that have ears to hear will hear some have eyes to see but looks the other way for social reasons
    • Racist @ observer (18/03/2022, 11:22) Like (2) Dislike (14) Reply
      Set a whites
    • lodger (18/03/2022, 13:45) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Whilst we have a few, Its virtually impossible to recruit non whites. Very few of them have the dedication and work ethic to be on call 24 hours a day. They are not fair weather sailors.
      • to lodger (18/03/2022, 16:13) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        Surely it is a calling to be part of a service like VISAR. The few people I know who were very involved in VISAR in the past were extremely dedicated. Always had their pagers on them, when “on call”, ready to take the call whenever needed. I’ve seen many dinner guests have to leave in the midst of dinner. And to see them after a “shout” if someone had died, you could tell how invested they had been in the service of saving lives. And how hard it was when a life was lost.
        I do not understand anyone being suspicious of VISAR. But, there is no place for derogatory comments, such as you made, about local people. Local people are dedicated and hard working. Your comments to the contrary sound Colonial and snobbish.
    • asking for a friend (18/03/2022, 14:17) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      there must be a reason why the governor and others fighting the locals blacks to have a local VISAR set of crooks and always saying others corrupt
  • WOW (18/03/2022, 09:08) Like (3) Dislike (14) Reply
    The great white hope
  • 911 (18/03/2022, 11:23) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
    Why do we nwed her we need our freedom
  • pat (18/03/2022, 18:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Chase her with her coi thinking we are all slaves
  • bets (19/03/2022, 01:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bet yall that she will oversee the country’s restructuring when the constitution is suspended.


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