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Gov Jaspert not ruling ‘in or out’ use of reserved powers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After former Governor John S. Duncan OBE created controversy when he invoked his constitutional power to take money from the Consolidated Fund and giving to the police and other departments, virtually stripping the Minister of Finance of his authority to determine where and how monies are spent, the question on the minds of many is whether new Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert was also prepared to do so if he sees fit.
House of Assembly to meet April 18, 2017
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) will meet again on Tuesday April 18, 2017 for its Sixth Sitting of the Second Session of the Third House of Assembly.
My decisions are not intended to be popular- Gov Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor of the Virgin Islands John S. Duncan OBE has said he is in no way mindful of those who criticise his recent move to invoke his constitutional right and instruct the Government of the day to disburse $1.88M for arms of government which fall under his purview.
Radio caller wants new constitution; No power for Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Making his disappointment known for the recent decision by His Excellency the Governor John S. Duncan OBE to evoke section 103 (b) which gave him the power to withdraw money from the consolidated fund or other public funds, at least one caller is suggesting a constitutional change, one that leaves the Governor powerless.
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