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PHOTO of the Day: Former Speaker Willock signs Condolence Book for late QE II
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As persons in the Virgin Islands and across the world mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a Book of Condolence is opened to the public at Old Government House Museum.
Former VI Legislator Cyril Lewis Walters MBE passes
LAMBERT ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Former legislator Mr Cyril Lewis Walters, MBE, died on Tuesday afternoon, September 13, 2022, at his home in Lambert Estate on the eastern end of Tortola, after being ill for some time.
VI delegation attends state funeral of Charles W. Turnbull in USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The late former Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Mr Charles Wesley Turnbull was laid to rest on Saturday, August 13, 2022, following a state funeral at Christchurch Methodist Church in St Thomas, USVI.
'Disappointed' Unity Gov’t didn’t seek Judicial Review on CoI Report- Julian Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has said he is disappointed there is no “pushback” from the Government of National Unity of Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report.
A lookback @ late Gov Charles W. Turnbull; Ceremony Ellis Thomas Downs
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - It was last Sunday, July 3, 2022, that the Virgin Islands (VI) learned of the sad news of the passing of former United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Charles W. Turnbull (D) who served as a Democratic Governor for two consecutive terms 1999 to 2007.
Former USVI Governor & VI Belonger Charles W. Turnbull has died
MARYLAND, USA- Information just reaching our newsroom is that former Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Dr Charles Wesley Turnbull died this morning, Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Special Select Committee members must ‘search their conscience’- Willock
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Willock says the members of the Special Select Committee of the HoA who were tasked with deciding whether or not he should be left to pay legal fees out of pocket due to a discontinued Injunction against three Commission of Inquiry (CoI) lawyers, need to check their conscience and that their decision is misguided.
Ex-Premier could attend HoA meetings virtually- Willock
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- In an invited comment, former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Willock has said the former Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) may attend meetings of the HoA virtually.
Hypocrisy? Governor tax exempt yet taxpayers footing his legal bills
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The United Kingdom appointed Governor H.E. John J. Ranking pays no taxes in the Virgin Islands (VI) according to the provision of the Payroll Taxes Act 2004.
VI taxpayers to foot Governor's $44K CoI legal bill
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Local taxpayers will have to foot a huge legal bill incurred by current United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, when he appeared before the Commission of Inquiry on November 24, 2021.
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