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Governor issues ‘all-clear’ for territory following TS Philippe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At 1:00 PM, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG issues an all-clear for the [British] Virgin Islands, following the passing of Tropical Storm Philippe.
Fmr VI Governor Peter A. Penfold, CMG, OBE has passed
LONDON, United Kingdom- Former Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands, Peter Alfred Penfold, CMG, OBE has died.
Governor threatens ‘additional action’ if no significant progress in CoI reforms by Dec 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Unelected Governor of the Virgin Islands John J. Rankin, CMG has threatened additional action, should the Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley government not progress with the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommended reforms by December 2023.
‘We must urgently increase security’ @ airport in Anegada- Gov Rankin
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has called for an urgent increase of security at the Auguste George Airport on Anegada.
'I would welcome more help' from UK to fight crime- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), while acknowledging that the United Kingdom (UK) has assisted the territory with tackling crime, especially organised crime and those relating to the drugs trade, has said more help would be appreciated.
Gov Rankin to miss most of Emancipation Festival; Archer Jr. now acting Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor from July 21 to August 5, 2023, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who is out of the Territory.
Governor defends Auditor General’s ‘one-sided’ Covid Assistance Grants Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Legislators and some members of the public may have labelled the Report by the Auditor General (AG), Sonia M. Webster, on Covid-19 Assistance Grants by elected members as one-sided; however, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has swiftly come to the defense of the AG.
Governor meets officers involved in drug seizure operation off Anguilla
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has met the six Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Officers involved in an operation that led to the seizure of drugs and the arrest of 6 persons off Anguilla on Friday, July 7, 2023.
2 justice systems in VI: No justice! No peace! in criminal division
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The chickens seem to be coming home to roost, after a former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) warned the Territory two years ago about the dangers of having two justice systems- “One for them and the other for us!”
'I look forward to working with Mr Pruce’ in modern partnership – Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With news of a new Governor Mr Daniel Pruce set to take up office in the Virgin Islands (VI) effective January 2024, VI Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has already committed to working with Mr Purce to advance the VI/UK modern partnership.
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