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CoI extended to December 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom (UK) sponsored Commission of Inquiry (CoI) being carried out in the Virgin Islands (VI) by the sole Commissioner Sir Gary R. Hickinbottom has been extended until December 2021.
Whistleblowers & Contractor General Acts to get 2nd & 3rd Readings today
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Two important pieces of legislation out of a suite of legislation to ensure good governance in the Virgin Islands (VI) will get their Second and Third Readings when the Eighth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the VI is convened at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, today, April 29, 2021.
‘Put up or shut up’ Integrity in Public Life Bill brought to HoA
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Integrity In Public Life Act, 2020, which is part of the suite of good governance legislation by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, received its Introduction and First Reading at the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Whistleblower legislation brought to HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government continues to put systems in place for transparency and good governance, in keeping with its campaign promises, the Whistleblower Act, 2021 has been brought to parliament.
Premier: Lots of bills to 'strengthen' justice system, good governance @ next HoA
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- When the Sixth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands is held on March 4, 2021, a number of bills to strengthen the territory’s justice system and good governance is expected to be introduced.
Premier blasts Governor for ‘reckless’ statements on ‘purely allegations’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Controversial outgoing unelected Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert is again making the headlines for careless and insensitive public utterances.
COVID-19… Harsher than I like but just as true as always
Alred C. Frett
Good Government is always for the People by the People:
As staunch supporters of Good Governance, we expect Governments to do what they think is right and, even if they fall short, we can appreciate their effort… I join in giving our Government that praise… However, until the Mission is accomplished, we would expect any good Government to welcome fair assessment and progressive ideas… That and nothing more is my objective.
Time for action on good governance, accountability – Gov Jaspert to Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency Governor Augustus J.U Jaspert says he hopes talks of good governance and accountability are more than just buzz words of the Virgin Islands Party-led Government in 2020.
Hurricane Irma & the dearth of national planning
Dickson Igwe
The economics of disaster stresses the importance of strategic planning for a country.
‘My role is to support, not to be depended on’- Augustus J. U. Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), talk show hosts and members of the community on a number of occasions have continued to demand good governance, accountability and transparency from its leaders.