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Hon George-Massicote delivers keynote address @ 4th Commons & OTs Speakers’ Conference
LONDON, UK- Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote delivered the keynote address during Session Four of the 4th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC), which took place in London from May 13 to 16, 2025.
'Controversial' Hon Walwyn made to apologise to Premier Wheatley in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) was asked to apologise to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), after accusing the Premier of making back door deals with the US Virgin Islands, during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA).
Business case supports airport expansion project- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A full-fledged study into the potential expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island has attested to its feasibility.
UPDATE: Hon Stacy R. Mather ousted; Dr the Hon Karl Dawson new Deputy Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just as first and accurately reported on May 8, 2025, by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) has been made the new Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, replacing Opposition Member Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), who held the position since May 18, 2023.
Immigration & Passport (Amendment) Bill, 2025 passes in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which-among other things- clarified the path to belongership, what is meant by ‘ordinarily resident’ and proposed benefits for immigration officers, was passed in the House of Assembly (HoA) on April 24, 2025.
Reintroduce task-force to tackle 'large' illegal immigrant population in VI- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Opposition Member of the House of Assembly (HoA) Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for the re-establishment of a dedicated task force to tackle what he describes as “a large force of persons who are here illegally.”
‘We are not xenophobes, we are just patriots’- Premier on immigration reform
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— “This immigration reform that we are undertaking, there may be some persons who won't like it,” Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said in defence of his government’s immigration reform efforts during the continuation of the 3rd Sitting of the 2nd Session of the 5th House of Assembly on April 22, 2025.
Death of Pope: Premier Wheatley extends condolences to Catholics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended condolences to Catholics in the Virgin Islands, following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025.
Without expats, the VI would turn into a ‘slum’- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) of today exists because of expats' contributions towards nation building.
'Come together & stand for the good of the country'- Bishop John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Bishop John I. Cline has said the government will need the support of the public, now that the second volume of the law enforcement review by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has been released.
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