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Rankin arrives but Jaspert remains! First time 2 Governors in VI!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new United Kingdom appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr John J. Rankin, CMG has arrived; however, the territory is not yet rid of controversial outgoing Governor, Augustus J. U. Jaspert.
Disaster Management Act 2021 passes with Amendments in HoA
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Following debates in which legislators on both sides of the aisle in the House of Assembly (HoA) on January 5, 2021, contributed favourably to the Disaster Management Act 2019 (amended to 2021), the Bill emerged out of Committee on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, and was passed with Amendments.
Gov Jaspert allegedly refuses 14-day quarantine on return from COVID infected UK!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In another move that demonstrates the controversial Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert aka 'Gus' is reckless, his disregard for the rule of law and his normal blatant violations of the Virgin Islands (VI) constitution, even with a few days left on the job, the Governor is allegedly refusing to comply with COVID-19 policies.
Gov Jaspert was ‘disrespectful’ to Acting Governor; misled public- Premier Fahie
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The matter of Acting Governor and local Mr David D. Archer Jr being bypassed in his position by Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert, who is on leave in the United Kingdom but yet released a year-end statement to the territory as Governor, has been slammed as “disrespectful” by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
No 'BVI Christmas' for controversial Governor!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-There will be no ‘BVI Christmas’ with carrot cakes, coconut tarts and Guavaberry wine for controversial Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert as it seems even the pandemic can't keep him in the Virgin Islands for the holidays.
£100m worth of cocaine discovered in Essex! Is UK corrupt too?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Having angered Virgin Islanders after stating that there was systemic corruption in the Virgin Islands, following the discovery of some $250m worth of cocaine in the VI in early November, many are now wondering whether controversial Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert will now paint the United Kingdom (UK) with the same brush following the discovery of some £100m of cocaine in a port in Essex.
‘We welcome the 6 UK officers’ to offer marine police training’- Premier Fahie
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI-Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has welcomed the gesture by the United Kingdom (UK) Government to offer support to the marine policing of the Territory, including offering six offers to provide training to local officers.
‘I will now be staying on into January’ 2021- Unpopular Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After becoming highly controversial following insensitive statements regarding reparations for slavery and frequent antagonism against the elected Government of the Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands would have been glad to see the back of Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert this year end; however, it will have to bear up with his presence in the territory until January 2021.
Premier blasts Governor for ‘reckless’ statements on ‘purely allegations’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Controversial outgoing unelected Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert is again making the headlines for careless and insensitive public utterances.
Record-setting 2020 Atlantic hurricane season ends today, Nov 30
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After shattering records and causing devastation across North America and Central America, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end Monday, November 30, 2020.
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