News
HoA to seek more exemptions for Hon Neville A. Smith
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Two motions to prevent Deputy Speaker Hon Neville A. Smith (AL) from having to vacate his seat as a legislator because a company he is affiliated to is seeking to or has entered into contracts with the Government of the Virgin Islands, will be moved at the 12th Sitting of the 3rd Session of the 4th House of Assembly (HoA), which starts today, September 22, 2021.
HoA votes to exempt Hon Neville A. Smith from vacating seat
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) has voted to exempt Deputy Speaker and Territorial At Large Member Hon Neville A. Smith from vacating his seat after the company the legislator is a Director of entered into two contracts with the Government of the Virgin Islands.
Netanyahu Out! Bennett In! as Prime Minister of Israel
JERUSALEM- Benjamin Netanyahu's record 12-year run as Israel's prime minister ended on Sunday, June 13, 2021, with parliament approving a new "government of change" led by nationalist Naftali Bennett.
Joseph R. Biden In! Donald J. Tump Out! Biden is next US President-elect
WASHINGTON D.C., USA – New projections from the major United States (US) news broadcasters have shown a win for Democrat, Joseph R. Biden Jr against the incumbent US President, Donald J. Trump to win the 2020 Elections in the USA.
UK Parliament agrees to Public Register for OTS
LONDON, United Kingdom- In what has been termed by some as “kicking a man while he is down”, the House of Commons has made a potentially lethal blow to the Financial Services Industry of the Overseas Territories (OTs), including the hurricane ravaged Virgin Islands, by siding with a bill brought by the United Kingdom (UK) backbench to force overseas territories to put in place public registers of beneficial ownership.
‘Pray that God stay the hands of those voting’ on Public Register- Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cognisant of the significant adverse effect public registers revealing the names of beneficial owners of financial offshore companies could have on the Territory’s financial services industry, President of the BVI Christian Council Bishop John I. Cline has called on the churches to pray that a vote in the House of Commons on Tuesday May 1, 2018 will be in favour of the Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OTs).
‘Too many lies from Premier Smith’- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After many legislators, including Leader of the Opposition Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), had initially opposed the Bill ‘Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act 2018’ but then voted ‘yes’ to the bill following amendments, many wondered why Opposition Member and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA held his initial position and voted ‘no’.
'I made the decision to vote NO based on principle'- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It came as a surprise to many yesterday, March 27, 2018 in the House of Assembly when Second District Representative and Backbencher Hon Melvin M. Turnbull stood as the lone member of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Government to vote against the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Bill.
The Premier caved; Provided essential documents- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said he voted in favour of the Bill entitled ‘Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act 2018’ as his primary concern with the Bill was addressed in Committee Stage.
Premier a winner! 10-2 in favour of controversial recovery agency Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was always expected, despite the many concerns and objections from legislators before and during the debates, that the Bill entitled ‘Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act 2018 was going to be passed in the House of Assembly with amendments.
.png)
.png)
.png)
Follow Us On
