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CoI could be a ‘pre-emptive strike’ against VI's constitutional review- Misick
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), Michael E. Misick has warned that the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) currently on the way in the Virgin Islands (VI) could very well be a pre-emptive strike against the territory’s upcoming constitutional review.
Anguillan Attorney urges VI to ‘use time’ towards becoming independent
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Anguillan Attorney-At-law, Mrs Josephine Gumbs-Conner, in her plea for Virgin Islanders to control their destiny, has further urged citizens to use their time wisely, especially towards building an independent future.
The Virgin Islands, post the Commission of Inquiry
by Dickson C. Igwe
An entitled minority must never again be allowed to control Virgin Islands governance, politics, and society, without full citizen and resident participation.
When public trust in gov'ts evaporate
By Dickson C. Igwe
Ok. Recent Crises in Overseas territory Governance in the Turks and Caicos, and elsewhere, will drive the idea of independence off the map for a generation.
Gus strikes back! Announces Commission of Inquiry aimed @ elected Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Already accused of trying to bully the democratically elected government of the Virgin Islands and sabotaging the economic advancement of the territory by refusing to assent to bills designed to introduce new revenue streams to the territory, controversial outgoing governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert has seemingly hit back with the announcement that he has issued a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into Good Governance.
Brexit! ‘Why is it so right for UK to be independent?’- Hon Fraser
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- As the United Kingdom (UK), through controversial Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, continues to resist moves by the Virgin Islands to gain more autonomy, veteran legislator and Opposition Member, Honourable Julian Fraser RA has questioned why it is so right for the UK to want full independence but doesn’t think it is good for the Virgin Islands.
Thoughts on VI Constitution Review & Amendment
Edgar Leonard
The Virgin Islands (VI) (British) latest constitution came online in 2007 and much has changed in 13 years so a constitutional review and amendment is needed to address new and emerging challenges.
Jehovah uses ‘Honestly Speaking’ to prophesy to VI - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Outspoken Pastor and host of the ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio show on ZBVI 780 am, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says his platform remains a tool of Jehovah to prophesy to the Virgin Islands, as well as to inform and inspire the populace.
Independence - The only way to self-determination
Kenneth G. Gladstone
The greatest lie ever told is the story of emancipation. Whether it’s the Spanish, English, Dutch or French, colonisation continues unabated across the Caribbean region and the world to this very day not as outright chattel slavery, but de facto slavery is still channeling hundreds of millions of dollars into the pockets of the masters of capitalism.
All VI politicians should state position on independence– Skelton-Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– ZBVI ‘Honestly Speaking’ talk show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has reiterated his call for a referendum on independence at the next general elections in the Virgin Islands, urging all politicians to state their position on the topic once running for public office.
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