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Governor rules out more powers; Premier eyes end to Order in Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) Daniel Pruce and Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) have jointly affirmed their opposition to any further expansion of the powers of the United Kingdom’s resident representative in the Territory.
VI ready to work with UK but won't compromise democratic rights- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The recently published Law Enforcement Review, Volume II, by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), while containing some practical recommendations that will be considered, is in large part flawed and fundamentally unacceptable.
Dr Jerry R. Smith recommends sweeping reforms for USVI hospitals
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Chairman of the Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), Dr Jerry R. Smith, has called for structural reforms to stabilise USVI hospitals, including reliable funding sources, centralised systems, CRNA law updates, and Medicaid match changes to break the cycle of emergency relief.
Premier rejects law enforcement review recommendation similar to CoI's
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has voiced his concerns and disapproval with one of the over three hundred recommendations made in the second volume of the law enforcement review.
Over 300 recommendations made in second volume of law enforcement review
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The second volume of the law enforcement review has been released with over three hundred recommendations for change.
Acting Governor confirms Pam Trevillion’s contract has been extended
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr has confirmed VINO’s first and accurate story of November 19, 2024, about United Kingdom (UK) national Pam Trevillion being given a six-month extension on her contract with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
‘There is still significant work to be done’- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even while acknowledging that much progress has been made with regards to the implementation of reforms as recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the Virgin Islands, Governor Daniel Pruce has noted that a lot is yet to be done.
Governance Reform Delivery Manager ‘confident’ August 31 deadline will be met
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With the August 31 deadline looming for the completion of the implementation of reforms coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the Virgin Islands, Governance Reform Delivery Manager Mr Kedrick E. Malone has said he is “confident” the deadline will be met.
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‘We are on track with our plan’ to meet August 31 deadline- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As of July 18, 2024, 37 of the 50 Recommendations (74%) by the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) have been completed and 13 Recommendations (26%) are in progress.
Advisory Committee recommended Minimum Wage be raised to $9.00- Reports
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee recommended that the Minimum Wage be increased to $9.00 per hour.
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