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‘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.
GDP under Fahie Gov’t ‘still commendable’ despite pandemic– Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Veteran legislator and Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has lauded the Government of Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) for maintaining the territory’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rates, despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
HoA passes Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 with amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was another historical moment for the Virgin Islands when the administration of Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) passed the Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 on December 22, 2021, in a virtual House of Assembly (HoA) sitting days before Christmas.
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.
Approved! Jeanette Scatliffe-Boynes now permanent Director @ SSB
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The days of acting as the Director of the Social Security Board (SSB) for Mrs. Jeanette Scatliffe-Boynes is finally over; effective January 1, 2022, she will take on her new role as the Director of the institution that she has been a part of for more than 25 years.
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.
‘NDP left over $20M in lawsuits behind!’- Premier tells Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reminded Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) that the former National Democratic Party (NDP) left millions in lawsuits behind when they were ousted from office in 2019.
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.
Jr Minister role in current form an 'empty title'- Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Tourism at At-Large Representative, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has called for clearly defined roles as Junior Minister and the possibility of budgetary allocations as part of the Job.
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