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Jaspert had said ‘CoIs are expensive & reveal nothing’- Premier Fahie
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- With the Opposition often insinuating that Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was often running to the Governor to persuade him to call a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into government when he was in the Opposition, the Premier has again sought to set the record straight.
Governors refused to deport convicted expats out of VI- Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that past Governors of the Virgin Islands (VI) had refused to take a decision to deport convicted expat criminals after they served a sentence in Her Majesty's Prison (HM Prison), despite being pressed by the Elected Government to have the individuals deported.
Governor alone cannot be blamed for neglecting public service– Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Head of the Public Service, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG said the blame for the neglect of the public service over the years in the Virgin Islands (VI) cannot rest solely on the Governor and his office.
UK Ship en route to VI for disaster preparedness mission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A UK Royal Navy patrol ship, the HMS Medway will reportedly visit Tortola from October 22, 2021, as part of the United Kingdom’s Caribbean Task Group’s mission to prepare for and respond to disasters in the region.
Governor Rankin high flying yet again! Archer Jr to act as Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG, will be off again from his governing duties leaving his Deputy to take charge.
'We got in fight with last governor because he wanted to ignore constitution'- Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said there are many things in the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 that are crystal clear but because it is for the benefit of the VI people it has to be fought for.
David D. Archer Jr now acting Governor until Sept 7, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from August 28 to September 7, 2021, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.
Hon Fraser calls for thorough investigation into unassented bills
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Senior Opposition Legislator, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called for a thorough investigation into bills passed in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) but have been refused assent by the Governor of the Virgin Islands.
Governor extends VI curfew to August 20, 2021
WICKHAM'S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- His Excellency Governor John J. Rankin CMG has extended the existing curfew to August 20, 2021, as per the powers conferred on him by sections three and four of the Curfew Act, 2017 (No. 20 of 2017).
Political advisors for ministers approved by Cabinet!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In an online meeting chaired by His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, on July 8, 2021, Cabinet considered and granted approval for ministers and junior ministers to be assigned Ministerial Political Advisors.
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