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UPDATE: Gov’t to consult with stakeholders on use of jet skis in VI– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the use of jet skis remains restricted in the [British] Virgin Islands, a draft policy for their use in the territory’s waters has been created ahead of a consultation process to decide the way forward.
The Premier 'is going to need the Opposition'– Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ahead of the Opposition's walkout of the House of Assembly (HoA) yesterday, October 31, 2023, senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) blasted Government ministers for not being able to answer questions, and needing to relegate the Question and Answer segment in the House.
PAC forms in Opposition’s absence in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition has been pushing with haste for the formation of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), even unethically trying to force the issue at a special sitting of the House of Assembly to honour Virgin Islands’ heroes and foreparents on October 13, 2023.
Opposition walks out of HoA after motion passed to amend Order Paper
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Opposition Members of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), this afternoon, October 31, 2023, walked out of the House after the HoA voted to move a lengthy Question and Answer (Q&A) segment to the end of the Order Paper.
Trade Commission Act implementation to be suspended- VI Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE is to bring a bill today Tuesday, October 31, 2023, to suspend the implementation of the Trade Commission Act.
Opposition to come out swinging with over 100 questions for June 29 sitting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The tri-party Opposition is set to pepper the Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (R7)-led Government with more than one hundred questions, when the Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) is held from 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
HoA Sitting scheduled for Thursday, June 29, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Lawmakers will get to doing business on behalf of the people when the Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) is held Thursday, June 29, 2023.
UPDATE: Nothing to worry about; I will be up & about in no time- Premier
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is assuring persons concerned about his well-being that there is no need to worry as he will be alright “in no time.”
Register of Interests Act 2022’ lone bill on HoA Order Paper today
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Fourth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands will begin today, June 30, 2022, at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola.
HoA to continue Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Committee
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands will continue its sitting on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre, on the main island of Tortola.