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DPP slams Walwyn for public statement about his arrest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ex-Education Minister Mr Myron V. Walwyn has been lambasted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for allegedly trying to undermine the course of justice in the Virgin Islands (VI).
OECS calls on UK to withdraw Order in Council ‘without delay’
SAINT GEORGES PARISH, Montserrat- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has called on the United Kingdom (UK) to withdraw without delay the Order in Council being held in reserve to suspend the [British] Virgin Islands constitution.
Statement by Premier Wheatley on the passing of former USVI Governor Charles W. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today [yesterday] I was saddened to learn of the passing of former Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Charles W. Turnbull.
Calls for early elections must be 'immediately considered'- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As more and more persons continue to call for early elections to give the people an opportunity to decide who must lead the territory in this critical juncture of its existence, where the implementation of the recommendations as stated in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report and reform are on the table, At Large Representative Hon Carvin Malone has boldly stated that the voice of the people must be immediately considered.
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.
RVIPF admits to taking civilian to USVI & back on powerboat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has broken its silence over allegations they were engaged in human smuggling.
VINO hacked! Statement from Board of Directors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sometime late last night Monday, January 31, 2022, Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) was hacked by unknown person(s) and pornographic images and videos that do not reflect our values were installed.
‘No evidence of tax evasion or personal corruption’ presented to CoI- Sir Geoffrey
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- UK Member of Parliament and attorney Sir Charles Geofffrey Cox, QC has labeled as inaccurate the reports in the British press and from fellow Members of Parliament that he is defending a ‘tax haven’ and that he is defending wrongdoing.
Statement by Premier Fahie on death of Sir David Amess MP
STATEMENT BY PREMIER
HONOURABLE ANDREW A. FAHIE (R1)
ON DEATH OF UK PARLIAMENTARIAN SIR DAVID AMESS
October 20, 2021
Gov’t to waiver visitor’s visa for certain countries to boost tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As one of several initiatives to boost tourism and ultimately the economy, the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has plans to lift visitor’s visa restrictions for certain countries.
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