Gov't serious about implementing Integrity in Public Life Act - Premier Fahie
In December 2020, Premier Fahie had said his administration remained serious about ensuring that the Integrity in Public Life Act and the Code of Conduct are put in place as well as all the necessary foundations to support the legislation.
Bill provides a buffer against corruption - Hon Fahie
Hon Fahie in a January 12, 2021 statement, said the act will also have several benefits, the first of which he says will support good governance by providing a buffer against corruption in public affairs.
“By reducing or eliminating corruption in public affairs, citizens get better value for their tax dollars. Anti-corruption legislation gives a higher assurance of fairness and that investors or contracting companies will not be frustrated or extorted,” he said.
According to the Premier, the Integrity in Public Life legislation will also provide an objective framework for shedding light on allegations of misconduct by public officials and will strengthen local institutions so that they can perform more independently and objectively.
“Integrity legislation demonstrates the maturity of a people to ensure that their Governance is conducted according to the highest standards. When Governance is conducted with integrity, it helps the people to have confidence in their Government,” Hon Fahie went on to say.
Bill will also guide promotions in public office
Further, the Leader of Government business noted that by posing as a barrier to corruption, Integrity legislation facilitates fair competition and rewards based on merit and it also applies to appointments and promotions in the Public Service.
He said senior public servants will be prevented from abusing their powers to interfere with appointments and promotions in the local public service.
The Bill will be introduced in the House of Assembly by Hon Fahie, with an overall goal of strengthening the Virgin Islands and its institutions through Good Governance.
The Bill went before Cabinet for recommendations on December 18, 2020.
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17 Responses to “Gov't serious about implementing Integrity in Public Life Act - Premier Fahie”
Far too many have voiced valid concerns without anything being done as a result of who knows who, who related to who, who has something over whose head, etc.
A library of laws for display without enforcement is pointless.
Or if you help the company but then they employ people from your district in return (even though they aren't located on the same island) does that count?
Or if you're helping a "Brother" does that count??
What about giving permission for something in return for using a companies you have underhand links with, does that count?
Or donations to the Party who then pay your people, does that count?
Or giving your mate a deal for a study on a Govt program?
Or leases for buildings at over inflated prices for Govt offices with contracts that are longer than needed, does that count?
Any Minister filled out the Registrar of Interests??
OK then. Walk the walk before you trying talking with hot air.
It's more likely that it was a priority for the Governor who called out corruption recently and mentioned the act in last year's Speech from the Throne, and has applied pressure...
Y'all ain't serious at all.
The st Lucian at HMP the most (quid pro quo) with his promotions and ab****** leadership style.
I guess it going take the Queen writing a letter to the BVI that states . “Dear Premier or Speaker of the House or w
WHOEVER IT IS HELP FUND THIS PRESENT GOVERNMENT, the Governor and Commissioner both represents the UK and carry out the duties handed down by us the UK, which is why I need you to leave them do their JOBS”
What will it take ??