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Public meeting to discuss ‘UK rule’ set for today, May 1, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the threat of suspension of the 70-year-old Virgin Islands Constitution and the imposition of direct rule by the former colonisers United Kingdom (UK), Virgin Islanders have been expressing their concern about this large possibility.
No UK takeover! VI Gov’t should get ‘grace period’ to fix issues- Rev Hugh B. Thomas
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Another clergyman in the Virgin Islands (VI) has rejected the notion of direct rule by the United Kingdom (UK) as recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report.
‘We do not believe UK direct rule is necessary!’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local clergyman and community activist in the Virgin Islands, Bishop John I. Cline says he will stand firm against any attempts of direct rule by the UK, which will result in it taking control of the Virgin Islands away from Virgin Islanders.
CoI Report: ‘No decisions will be made' ahead of UK Ministerial visit – Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG during a press conference on Friday morning, April 29, 2022, has indicated that with regards to the recommendations coming out from the CoI report, no decision has been made as yet.
CoI recommendations can be implemented without suspending constitution- Ag Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the concern that the Virgin Islands would be making a retrograde step if its constitution is suspended and the United Kingdom (UK) imposes direct rule, Acting Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the number of recommendations made in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report aimed at reforming and strengthening the systems of government in the VI could be made without a full UK takeover of governance.
CoI Report cites possible corruption in Gov't; Recommends direct rule by UK
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has just been disclosed that the Commission of Inquiry Report has concluded there may have been instances of corruption by successive governments and has recommended a suspension of the House of Assembly and the Constitution and an imposition of direct rule by the United Kingdom (UK), via the Governor.
We must ‘look beyond recent events & towards healing & unity’- Hon Penn
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader and Premier hopeful Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said the Virgin Islands must look beyond the embarrassment of the arrest of Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and focus in unity on good governance.
Circular accuses Governor of treating VI like a colony
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As Governor John J. Ranking CMG continues to ignore calls for the immediate publishing of a CoI report on the Virgin Islands, a circular has accused the UK appointed public servant of treating the VI like a colony even after its forefathers fought for the right to self-govern.
Public & Press last to see CoI report 'Not Right'- Speaker Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a scathing but diplomatic letter obtained by our news centre, Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Willock chided Governor John J. Rankin, CMG on his distribution timeframe for the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report.
‘I ask you to reserve judgement until it is published’- Gov Rankin on CoI Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin CMG has said the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report will be shared first in confidence with Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and then leaders of political parties in the House of Assembly (HoA) before it is published in June, if not before.
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