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Premier moves motion for HoA to meet by ‘electronic means’

- motion will go a far way in modernising HoA, says Speaker Willock
Amid the Coronovirus pandemic and the need for social distancing, legislators of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) can continue to do the business of the people without having to assemble at the HoA Chambers in Road Town or any particular location. Photo: VINO/File
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) successfully moved a motion during the Sixth Sitting of the of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, to make provisions for the House to meet remotely. Photo: GIS/File
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) successfully moved a motion during the Sixth Sitting of the of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, to make provisions for the House to meet remotely. Photo: GIS/File
The Sixth Sitting of the House of Assembly was held at Save the Seed Energy Center in Duffs Bottom, Tortola to accommodate for more space for social distancing among the members and staff of the House of Assembly amidst the Novel Coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Facebook
The Sixth Sitting of the House of Assembly was held at Save the Seed Energy Center in Duffs Bottom, Tortola to accommodate for more space for social distancing among the members and staff of the House of Assembly amidst the Novel Coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amid the Coronovirus pandemic and the need for social distancing, legislators of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) can continue to do the business of the people without having to assemble at one location.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) successfully moved a motion during the Sixth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, to make provisions for the House to meet remotely.

The motion for a new Sub Order of Section 91 of the Standing Orders was seconded by Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5).

The motion states, “Where it is impracticable, by reason of any emergency, for the House of Assembly to meet physically, the House may do so by electronic means. “

Premier Fahie expressed gratitude to the Leader of Her Loyal Opposition, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) for supporting the motion, stating, “I want to thank the Leader of the Opposition for agreeing with the Government to meet only in emergencies through electronic means. That is very important so that the work of the people can continue.”

The Premier added, “That is what happens when we come together for a common good.”

Motion paves way for modernised HoA- Speaker Willock

Speaker of the House of Assembly, Honourable Julian Willock said, “I am encouraged by the Premier’s motion as it goes a far way in modernising the House of Assembly and it paves the way for the use of advanced technology in future meetings.”

The Sixth Sitting of the House of Assembly was held at Save the Seed Energy Center in Duffs Bottom, Tortola to accommodate for more space for social distancing among the members and staff of the House of Assembly amidst the Novel Coronavirus pandemic.

10 Responses to “Premier moves motion for HoA to meet by ‘electronic means’”

  • 5G (31/03/2020, 15:23) Like (72) Dislike (27) Reply
    As the ex boss for Vodafone said this is the biggest cover up in history !!! He said he knew about the dangers of 5G but never knew the correlation between 5G and the COrOnAvIrUs, but now he does and he spill the beans... this thing will soon unfold, people are starting to take the blindfolds off, we just need the people in high places to come forward even if they are assassinate like JFK

    https://www.brighteon.com/c447ff73-5107-4330-88bd-48695300b391
  • Intel. Analysis. (31/03/2020, 16:03) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Folks get ready. This is not good News. Listen too the next Press Conference. We are about to enter rough waters. I pray I am wrong!
  • Help me understand (31/03/2020, 16:08) Like (44) Dislike (0) Reply
    This whole cornavirus thing ain’t got no sort of consistency, something else is going on that we don’t know about, why Donald trump doesn’t wear a mask or gloves when he is the president, why can we leave after the curfew is up to go to the store and be around people and then all of a sudden we can’t be around them anymore ? Why are the essential workers working and there’s an airborne disease out there are they immune to the disease ? Why if my family member or wife comes back she has to be quarantined in the same house as me when we share the same bathrooms ? Not being ignorant I just want to be educated
  • think (31/03/2020, 16:16) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    Listen even if you don’t believe it’s 5G I think you should protect you and your family from both because you can’t see a virus and you can’t see radiation... now ain’t the time to be bashing each other both have similar symptoms and you can’t trust anyone with your life but yourself
  • Why (31/03/2020, 17:13) Like (116) Dislike (1) Reply
    Yeaa In the picture above why are sitting less than 6 feet away, why are they so close but we can’t be that close ? And why aren’t they wearing mask and gloves ? Can this thing even spread ? Somethings fishy
  • ABC (31/03/2020, 18:13) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I just love this house of assembly they very transparent with everything they do
  • biker (31/03/2020, 18:41) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    So now the 13 elected politicians in the HOA are accountable to their constituencies no matter where in the world they are located. No more hiding out in other countries while the BVI suffers like some of the NDP losers hid after Irma.
    • @ biker (31/03/2020, 19:31) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      you should be shame to compare anyone with the wicked NDP
    • truths and rights (31/03/2020, 22:27) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      The VIP will be gone next election just like the NDP
      • @ truths and rights (01/04/2020, 06:51) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Yea funny man keep dreaming and blogging you will not get your hands back on our treasury never again

        Vip will be all right 8 more years


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