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Cabinet extends contract of CRC Chair Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome's until Dec 31, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mrs Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome who heads the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) as Chairman, will continue to serve as Chairman until December 2023, in keeping with the Cabinet’s decision to extend the life of the commission from July to December 2023.
CRC chair urges VI to take ownership of constitutional review exercise
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairperson of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Mrs Lisa Penn-Lettsome said the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) are not fully participating in the constitutional review consultations, even after the commission has worked on building awareness and ensuring people know what the process is about.
Treat constitutional review as if it's 'the last one'- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Veteran legislator and Opposition Leader in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called on the commissioners of the Constitutional Review Commission to treat the process as if it would be the last for the VI.
Premier urges Virgins Islanders to engage Constitutional Review Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged all persons in the VI to ensure that they are included in the conversation and ensure that their views are heard as Constitutional Review gets under way in the VI.
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.
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.
HoA rejecting Hon Malone's motion was a 'democratic process'– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured that if the people of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) want reforms as recently proposed by Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL), they can be included in the Terms of Reference of the Constitutional Review Commission.
HoA rejects Motion for amendments to ToR of Constitutional Review Commission
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Unity Government has shut down a motion brought to the House of Assembly (HoA) by Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL) for amendments to the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Constitutional Review Commission. The proposed amendments, according to Hon Malone, would have been taken to the public for consultations.
‘HoA not a rubber stamp’– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has denied ‘siding’ with the Governor on policies and reminded that the House of Assembly (HoA) is still a route for legislators to disagree on issues on behalf of the people of the VI.
‘Sometimes laws don't mean they are morally right’- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While delivering his keynote speech at the 13th Annual African Remembrance Wreath-laying Ceremony held Sunday, February 7, 2021, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) reminded the people of the Virgin Islands of the oppressive nature of some laws, including those that supported slavery.
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