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‘Public servants scared stiff’ of being charged in office- Hon Carvin Malone
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has declared that public officers in the Virgin Islands (VI) are in a state of fright over the spate of a recent breach of trust charges laid against public officers in the territory.
Constitutional Review Consultations are not political meetings– Hon Malone
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has called on members of the Virgin Islands' public to partake in the ongoing Constitutional Review Commission and not be worried that their words will be held against them.
'I was told I was too close to Fahie to be a Minister in Unity Gov’t'- Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Both former Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) and former Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) have said in the past they gave up their Ministerial positions for the greater good; however, Hon Malone has been revealing some snippets as to what took place.
VI looking to Ghana, Philippines & Cuba to fill nurse shortages in 2023– Hon Penn
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – In an effort to fill nurse shortages at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) in 2023, the [British] Virgin Islands will now be turning to new countries for nurses, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has revealed.
CRC Chair pleased with level of interaction @ 1st community meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairperson of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Mrs Lisa Penn-Lettsome has expressed satisfaction with the level of interaction received at the CRC’s first community meeting, which was held at West End Community Centre on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Disappointing turnout @ first Constitutional Review consultation meeting- Hon Malone
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and At Large Representative Hon Carvin Malone has expressed disappointment at the turnout for the first consultation meeting of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) held at West End Community Centre on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
1 year not enough time for constitutional review consultations– Hon Malone
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI– Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has raised concerns over the reported short consultation period for the constitutional review in the Virgin Islands.
‘Urgent call’ for VI personalities & influencers to join fight against direct rule
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has made a call for local media and entertainment personalities and influencers to help in the fight against the possibility of direct rule by the United Kingdom (UK) but said they must educate themselves on the issues.
Constitutional Review Commission launching public consultation from Nov 1, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Constitutional Review Commission in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be launching public consultations from today, November 1, 2022, following expressions of interest in meeting with the Commission.
‘Send clear message’ to UK Minister we are not for Order in Council- Hon Malone
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister of State for the Americas and Overseas Territories, Mr Alexander Jesse Norman of the United Kingdom (UK) will be in the Virgin Islands (VI) from tomorrow, October 27, 2022, until October 28, and Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL) believes it is an opportunity for the VI to let him know it is not in favour of the Order in Council to suspend the local constitution.