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‘Concerned Citizen’ asks Governor to investigate CoP Collins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A ‘concerned citizen’ of the [British] Virgin Islands has written to Governor John J. Rankin, CMG requesting an investigation into Police Commissioner Mark Collins, in relation to a leaked email in which Mr Collins requested a Deputy Commissioner of Police to conceal and destroy evidence.
Another court win for Wade N. Smith against Governor, HR Dep't & PSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Thursday, August 18, 2022, that Comptroller of Customs Mr. Wade N. Smith was sent on administrative leave without reason in a process that reportedly did not follow the laws and regulations of the Virgin Islands.
Governor’s Office & Office of Gender Affairs mark International Day of the Girl
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Earlier this month the Governor’s Office in collaboration with the Office of Gender Affairs observed International Day of the Girl on October 11, 2023. The aim of this year’s campaign was to highlight inspirational girls who are helping to drive change locally.
‘We need the Police Act to come back to’ HoA ‘for passage’- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite widespread public criticisms the proposed amendments to the Police Act 2023 will take away from the rights of the people as well as possibly empower the police to abuse citizens, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG continues to defend the proposed amendments and has once again called for the bill to return to the House of Assembly (HoA) for passage.
Governor issues ‘all-clear’ for territory following TS Philippe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At 1:00 PM, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG issues an all-clear for the [British] Virgin Islands, following the passing of Tropical Storm Philippe.
Fmr VI Governor Peter A. Penfold, CMG, OBE has passed
LONDON, United Kingdom- Former Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands, Peter Alfred Penfold, CMG, OBE has died.
Governor threatens ‘additional action’ if no significant progress in CoI reforms by Dec 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Unelected Governor of the Virgin Islands John J. Rankin, CMG has threatened additional action, should the Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley government not progress with the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommended reforms by December 2023.
‘We must urgently increase security’ @ airport in Anegada- Gov Rankin
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has called for an urgent increase of security at the Auguste George Airport on Anegada.
'I would welcome more help' from UK to fight crime- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), while acknowledging that the United Kingdom (UK) has assisted the territory with tackling crime, especially organised crime and those relating to the drugs trade, has said more help would be appreciated.
Gov Rankin to miss most of Emancipation Festival; Archer Jr. now acting Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor from July 21 to August 5, 2023, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who is out of the Territory.