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HoA Speaker & Clerk attended 5th Commons & OTs Speakers’ Conference
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands- The Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly, Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote, together with the Clerk of the House, Mrs Bethsaida Smith-Hanley, participated in the 5th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC2026) hosted by the Parliament of the Cayman Islands from May 26–29.
‘We did not disregard Constitution Review Commission recommendations'- Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the Committee of the Whole House accepted “quite a number” of the recommendations made by the Constitutional Review Committee, dispelling claims that the recommendations were rejected.
Consumer Protection Amendment Bill ‘does not go nearly far enough’- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has said the Consumer Protection Amendment Bill should speak specifically to those struggling daily in the Virgin Islands (VI) and not just as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Skelton-Cline shocked by HoA's rationale on VI citizenship
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has questioned the House of Assembly’s (HoA) reasoning for limiting access to citizenship.
Consumer Protection Bill 2026 to receive first reading in HoA today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) approved the Consumer Protection Bill 2026 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and will receive its first reading during the Continuation of the Second Sitting of the Third Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) today, Thursday, May 7, 2026.
No! to amending constitution to regulate election campaign finances-HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome Constitutional Review Commission recommended amending the Constitution to require a regime regulating election expenses and campaign finance, with detailed rules to be set out in legislation.
Hons Walwyn & Turnbull want Recall Provisions for Elected Officials- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One thing is certain: When the Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D Wheatley (R7) and his delegation head to London in a few months to negotiate a new constitution, all legislators on his team will be on the same page.
HoA wants Public Service under Premier, Deputy Gov & Cabinet Sec must be Ancestral VIslanders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When the Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7)- led delegation goes to London later this year, there are some specific items they will be seeking from the new constitution.
VI to establish Parliamentary Commission for Standards soon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) will establish the Parliamentary Commission for Standards soon.
District Councils coming to an area near you!- HoA Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome Constitutional Review Commission recommended amending the Constitution to provide for the establishment of local government through District Councils, supported by enabling legislation, to strengthen community-level governance and participation.
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