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No direct rule once VI implements CoI recommendations- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amid push back by Virgin Islanders, as well as foreign leaders and entities, to the draconian and undemocratic recommendation of direct rule by the United Kingdom (UK), the UK has decided to hold off on direct rule for now, but firmly reminded that it will be implemented if the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) are not implemented without justifiable reasons.
Calls for early elections must be 'immediately considered'- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As more and more persons continue to call for early elections to give the people an opportunity to decide who must lead the territory in this critical juncture of its existence, where the implementation of the recommendations as stated in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report and reform are on the table, At Large Representative Hon Carvin Malone has boldly stated that the voice of the people must be immediately considered.
'Govt called early elections to escape HOA scrutiny' – Hon Fahie
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Senior member of the Virgin Islands Party and Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said over-budgeting and unaccountability regarding the Cruise Pier Development Project are but some of the reasons Government has opted for early elections.
'VIP prepared for early elections!' – President Carvin Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - President of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Carvin Malone said the party is ready for the eventuality of early elections should the National Democratic Party (NDP) decide to call them.
Guyana's President to announce general election date early next year
DEMERARA WAVES
Guyana’s President Donald Ramotar on Saturday ditched local and international calls to lift the suspension of Parliament and instead opted to call early elections in the New Year, quite possibly before the April 30 deadline for the passage of a National Budget.