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Time to say goodbye to the Tory Party
Thomas C. Famous
“Its time to say goodbye”- Andrea Bocelli
Within less than two months, Prime Minister Mary Elizabeth Truss aka Liz Truss has sealed not only her own fate but the future of the Conservative Party. Due to immense public pressure, she fired Kwasi A.A. Kwarteng as her chancellor on October 14, 2022. Then on October 19, her Home Secretary Sue-Ellen C. Braverman aka Suella resigned.
‘No Truss, No Order’ in Council- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- With Mary Elizabeth Truss’ dismal performance in leadership, which has led to her premature resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has noted that Truss also got it wrong when she put the Order in Council to suspend the Virgin Islands (VI) constitution and impose direct rule.
Liz Truss resigns as UK prime minister
LONDON, UK- The former Minister for British Overseas Territories, Mary Elizabeth Truss aka 'Liz Truss', who initiated the controversial Order in Council to give the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor the power to suspend the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) at a whim, has announced her resignation as Prime Minister of the UK.
Embattled Boris Johnson resigns as Conservative Party leader
LONDON, United Kingdom- After a rebellion by members of his Conservative Party, United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson will step down as its leader today, Thursday, July 7, 2022, after a wholesale rebellion of his cabinet, a wave of government resignations and a devastating loss of party support.
UPDATE: UK PM suffers 30 resignations & counting in less than 24 hours
LONDON, United Kingdom- The number of resignations from ministers in the Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson’s United Kingdom (UK) government now stands at 30 and there is no sign of let-up.
Hon Carvin Malone crosses the floor to Opposition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Moments ago, June 15, 2022, former Minister for Health and Social Development turned backbencher with the formation of the National Unity Government Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced he has crossed the floor to the Opposition.
'I have not tendered my resignation from D4'- Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fourth District Representative and Member of the National Unity Government, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has debunked claims made by talk show host, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones aka 'Cindy' that he resigned from the House of Assembly (HoA).
VI Gov’t seeking to terminate BVIPA MD; Board Chair to resign- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an update to the territory moments ago, May 11, 2022, Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) disclosed that the [British] Virgin Islands Government is seeking to terminate Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard as Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).
'I was a sacrificial lamb'- Speaker Willock on being forced to resign
DUFF’S Bottom, Tortola, VI– House of Assembly (HoA) Speaker Hon Julian Willock has revealed he was essentially forced out of office, as he was given an ultimatum to either resign or have a motion brought to have him removed as Speaker.
‘We need unity & sacrifice’ to get through challenges- Ag Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Hot on the heels of an announcement by House Speaker Hon Julian Willock that he is being forced to resign from the House of Assembly, Acting Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the territory will need to make sacrifices in order for the Virgin Islands (VI) to move forward in the face of challenges.
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