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Obstructing audit functions now a criminal offence with fines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Government of National Unity has amended the Audit Act 2003 and the Service Commission Regulations which now makes the obstruction of audit functions a criminal offense.
Governor reportedly unlawfully pressured AG to audit COVID spending
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – Details from the BVI Commission of Inquiry Day 51 on October 20, 2021, has revealed that the Auditor General (AG) Sonia M. Webster may have been pressured by the Governor to execute an audit of the Fahie Government’s COVID-19 spending and to prepare a report.
AG ‘stimulus’ reports to be brought to HoA despite ‘accuracy’ concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite expressing concerns including about accuracy, Cabinet has decided that the Auditor General’s Reports on the Government of the Virgin Islands’ stimulus programme for religious organisations, civic groups, daycares and private schools as well as for farmers and fisherfolks will be laid in the House of Assembly (HoA).
'All funds can be fully accounted for & is already fully accounted for'– Premier
WICKHAM'S CAY, Tortola, VI- Amid allegations from the Auditor General, Ms Sonia M. Webster, that the Premier’s Office inflated stimulus payments and exceeded the requested grants that farmers and fisherfolk applied for, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said he wanted to assure the Virgin Islands public that his administration can properly account for every dime issued to those persons in need.
Governor silent on accusations of 'interference' with legislature
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the BVI Airways audit report at the centre of the controversy, a usually combative Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert has remained silent days after public accusations of interference with the legislative arm of the Virgin Islands (VI) government.
BVI Airways report: Was the VI Government scammed?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Auditor General report on the Government’s Financing of BVI Airways’ Direct Flights to Miami from the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport laid on the table of the House of Assembly (HoA) on Thursday, May 28, 2020, making it a public document, is still turning heads.
A tale of corruption, deception, no regard for Cabinet decisions: BVI Airways Report
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited report that the controversial Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert held on to for months was finally laid in parliament when the Eighth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) was held at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola on May 28, 2020.
Company involved in Walwyn Wall scandal given another ‘no bid’ contract
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - SA Architect, the company that was at the heart of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) 'Wall' scandal has been given another ESHS ‘no bid’ contract.
‘Sharp increase in Gov’t Liabilites’-2013 Auditor General Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Auditor General (AG), Sonia M. Webster, in her 2013 Annual Report has stated that “the statements submitted, show a sharp increase in liabilities from $44.5 million in 2012 to $124.1 million in 2013.”
$4.1M unaccounted for: Not included in Treasury’s record- AG Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Report of the Auditor General (AG) for 2013 continues to unearth some information that requires correction, according to AG Ms Sonia M. Webster.