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‘I read the online news!’ – Governor John S. Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Confirming that he pays attention to the online news sites, newly arrived Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan said that he intends to remain in the Territory for the four year duration of his time here during which he will be working to address the many challenges faced.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I am no racist!’ – Governor Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE said that he abhors racism and that persons have sought to misrepresent what he said about growing up in Africa when he first came to the Territory.
‘Social aspects of Throne’s speech laughable!’ – Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru said that the social aspects of the Speech from the Throne delivered on Monday November 10, 2014 in the House of Assembly are the weakest parts of the speech.
'I haven't seen any victimization!' - Governor John S. Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE said that in the almost three months he has been in the Territory he has not witnessed any instance of victimization.
‘I’m not in favour of long acting!’ – Governor John S. Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE said that he is uneasy about the ongoing trend in the Territory of acting appointments in Government departments that span an inordinately long time.
UPDATE: Police say 4 officers interdicted from duty
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following this news site’s reporting of the submission to the Governor a petition signed by over 50 percent of officers on the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force calling for an investigation into corruption, the Police today October 10, 2014 announced that four officers who had been sent on compulsory leave have now been interdicted from duty.