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Premier Wheatley calls for code of conduct for journalists
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the shutting out of Rosemary Cindy Rosan from what was intended to be a Premier’s press conference on February 20, 2023, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is now calling for a code of conduct for journalists in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Media houses refusing to submit questions ahead of Premier’s press briefing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A request by the Department of Information and Public Relations for reporters to submit their questions ahead of a press update on Friday, October 28, 2022, on current matters by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is not sitting well with some local media houses.
“It’s all about health care, it’s not about who is to blame” – Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The rattling sounds of power saws and other electrical tools can be heard on the fourth floor of the new Peebles Hospital where workmen were seen tearing down air conditioned units – a sign of the shoddy work the previous contractor CARIMAX LLC, a Dominica Republic Company, left, but casting blame on anyone at this time is the last thing on the Health Minister’s mind.
Every country has a right to want Independence, says Prince Richard
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Obviously every country has its right to make up its own mind how it wishes to relate to Great Britain and how it wishes to be part of the Commonwealth or not,” His Royal Highness (HRH) The Duke of Gloucester Prince Richard told members of the media last evening, March 7, 2012 at the Governor’s House.