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John S. Duncan Out! Augustus J. U. Jaspert In! As new governor in August
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Overseas Territory of the Virgin Islands (VI) will get another un-elected senior United Kingdom civil servant in the capacity as governor come August 2017. As the tenure of controversial Governor John S. Duncan OBE is almost up, Britain has announced the appointment of Augustus (Gus) James Ulysses Jaspert to take up the position.
Police will continue to suffer under Governor - Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With gun crime seemingly on the rise in the Virgin Islands, Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) does not believe the police would be able to adequately deal with the scourge once the police remains the responsibility of the Governor.
Governor must be bound by constitution – Hon Julian Fraser, RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) said if the Virgin Islands is to think about constitutional development, one of the changes is that the Governor must now be bound by the constitution.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘No trade wars between USVI & BVI’ – Kenn E. Mapp
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor elect of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Kenneth E. Mapp believes that the aim of the Greater Virgin Islands should be to work for a better tourism product to attract visitors and in so doing improve the fortunes of the sister Territories.
UPDATE: It is Governor Kenneth E. Mapp!
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - While the Board of Elections is calling the results unofficial as there are other certifying procedures that must take place, it’s clear that the people of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) went to the polls in the runoff election of November 18, 2014 for Governor determined to elect Kenneth E. Mapp Governor and Osbert Potter Lieutenant Governor.
Elton Georges gets further extension @ Complaints Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Long standing Chairman of the Complaints Commission Mr. Elton Georges has had his tenure with the Commission further extended as no decision has been mutually met by the Government and the Opposition.
Puerto Rico Governor Approves New Issue of General Obligation Bonds
Caribbean Journal
Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has signed legislation authorizing the issuance of new general obligation bonds.
UPDATE: Customs & Immigration areas for discussion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Once elected Mr. Moleto A. Smith Jr., a Democratic Candidate for Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) has made a commitment to addressing issues of concern that are common between the two neighbouring Territories, USVI and VI.
Nigeria central bank head Lamido Sanusi ousted
BBC NEWS
Nigeria's central bank governor Lamido Sanusi has been suspended after he alleged that $20bn (£12bn) in oil revenue had gone missing.
Another Police Officer sues COP David Morris!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The instability in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) under the Command of the United Kingdom national David Morris continues, while a spike in some crime appears to be the order of the day under his tenure.
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