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Governor’s reserved powers ‘has to stop’- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has said the Governor’s reserved legislative power should be removed.
Gov Pruce to miss Emancipation Festival due to delay in shoulder recovery
LONDON, United Kingdom- Governor Daniel Pruce will once again miss the Virgin Islands Emancipation celebrations, making it at least three years in a row that a United Kingdom-appointed governor would be absent from the territory during this significant period in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Governor should allow our systems to 1st be exhausted- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Although criticised for showing zero faith in local systems and procedures by stating he was asking the governor to investigate matters relating to the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd and government’s investment in it, the controversial Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has; nevertheless, reportedly gone ahead and officially written his request to Governor Daniel Pruce.
David D Archer to act as Governor until August 2, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr. will serve as the Acting Governor until August 2, 2025.
Police officers taking governor to court over ‘very intrusive’ vetting process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Police Welfare Association (PWA), led by its President Mr Sean A. McCall, has moved to the courts over the controversial vetting process required of law enforcement officers.
Martoni A.K. Nisbett ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A young man has been ordered deported from the Territory by Governor Daniel Pruce.
USVI: Lawmakers threaten legal action as Gov. & Lt. Gov. salaries rise
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Tempers and tension flared on Friday as lawmakers learned that controversial pay raises for the governor and lieutenant governor recommended last year would soon be implemented by the Department of Personnel. The raises — which move the governor’s yearly salary from $150,000 to $192,000, and the lieutenant governor’s from $125,000 to $168,000 — will account for retroactive payments dating back to December 2024.
Junior Frankie Williams ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Frankine Williams is the latest person to be ordered deported from the Virgin Islands.
Hon Fraser opposes giving powers to governor in maritime legislation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands convened on Monday, March 31, 2025, to debate a sleuth of amendments, including the Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill, during which time, a strong bipartisan consensus emerged in favour of reducing the statutory powers of the Governor, shifting more authority to elected ministers, the Premier, and even the Cabinet collectively.
‘We are fortunate to have such a vibrant Filipino community’- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Filipino culture was displayed in various forms at Government House on Friday, March 14, 2025.
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