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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.
Maritime Association airs concerns about maritime legislation amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) led a discussion on the proposed amendments to the maritime legislation on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Legislation passes to ban smoking in hotel rooms & cars with minors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Tobacco Products Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was passed at the Continuation of the 3rd Sitting of the 2nd Session of the 5th House of Assembly (HoA) on March 24, 2025.
Human Rights legislation efforts resuscitated after a 10-year hiatus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Government of the Virgin Islands has commenced renewed public consultations on the Human Rights Commission Bill 2025, a long-anticipated piece of legislation that seeks to establish an independent body to investigate human rights violations and ensure compliance with both national and international standards.
Proposed law enforcement merger not likely to happen- Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI—Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) of the National Democratic Party (NDP), in criticising the proposed merger of certain law enforcement agencies in the Virgin Islands (VI), said it is impractical and legally impossible without major legislative overhauls.
Kedrick E. Malone ‘very comfortable’ with scrutiny CoI legislation received in HoA
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Governance Reform Delivery Manager Mr Kedrick E. Malone has said he is satisfied with the legislation passed in the House of Assembly as part of implementing Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations.
Rushing of legislation ‘is wrong & should not be continued'- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Sixth District Representative and Opposition Member Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has called on the Virgin Islands community to unequivocally reject criminal activities while simultaneously emphasising the importance of preserving fundamental rights and liberties.
VI at the ‘tail end’ of CoI- Kedrick E. Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is at the “tail end” of implementing recommendations stemming from the Commission of Inquiry (CoI).
Root out ‘corruption’ in RVIPF- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a stinging rebuke of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has demanded urgent reforms to tackle corruption, improve leadership, and ensure integrity within law enforcement agencies.
Gov’t promises legislative reforms to tackle illegal migration & refugee issues
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Daniel Pruce today, January 7, 2025, delivered his inaugural ‘Speech from the Throne’ at the First Sitting of the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA), where he disclosed sweeping legislative reforms aimed at tackling— among other issues—irregular migration, and modernising the immigration processes for the Territory.
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