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Governor Rankin shares joke about being 'appointed' to govern
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG has admitted that he was never elected to govern the VI, rather he was selected to take up the seat of Governor and appointed by the late Queen, Elizabeth II.
‘This Governor is a big liar’- Caller on Hot Seat show
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor, John J. Rankin, CMG, continues to become unpopular, not only with the Government of National Unity but among the people of the Virgin Islands.
UK Minister A. Jesse Norman sees 'real progress' in VI’s CoI reforms– Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Americas and Overseas Territories, Rt Hon A. Jesse Norman MP in a letter to Governor John J. Rankin (CMG) expressly recognised there has been real progress in the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations and that most deadlines have been met in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
Illegal plane landing on Anegada being investigated- Governor Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An investigation has been launched into reports of an illegal plane landing at Auguste George Airport on Anegada back in June 2022.
USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr wins Democratic Primary Election
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- Albert A. Bryan Jr and Tregenza A. Roach cruised to victory on Saturday, August 6, 2022, clinching the nomination as the Democratic gubernatorial ticket for the general election on November 8, 2022.
Shan Mohamed pinned new Rotary Club of Central Tortola President
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The vibrant Rotary Club of Central Tortola is taking the lead among the four Rotary Clubs in the territory to push food security for the people of the Virgin Islands (VI). This was revealed by the newly installed president of the Club, Mr Shan Mohamed.
Hon Vanterpool withdraws comments about ‘puppet’ gov’t in HoA
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Arguing that the Virgin Islands is currently under a dictatorship, as in his opinion it is being run by the governor, veteran legislator and Fourth District Representative Hon Mark H. Vanterpool described the Cabinet Ministers as “puppets” but later withdrew the comment.
'This is the Governor's bill'- Hon Fraser on Register of Interests Act
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The now withdrawn Register of Interests Act, 2022, with its sweeping requirements for legislators and a broad category of civil servants to declare their interest, had exempted the head of the civil service, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG from having to declare his interests, according to senior legislator, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3).
Deputy Gov David D. Archer Jr to act as Governor from July 9-19, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from July 9 – 19, 2022 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.
Governor fully agrees ‘Police in Paradise’ video ‘inappropriate’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- ‘Police in Paradise’, the controversial and graphic video created by ITV, a British media company contracted by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and leaked to the Virgin Islands public, is highly damaging to the Virgin Islands’ image as a tourist destination, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated.
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