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Fake News: No current elected officials arrested in regards to CoI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory is hot with erroneous information that two current elected officials, along with other residents, have been taken into police custody over the controversial Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report, which many have dubbed a witch-hunt.
Cindy alleges 'rumours' of ‘inappropriate relationships' by Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversial figure in the Virgin Islands Rosemary Cindy Rosan used a live press conference today, January 6, 2023, to present rumours of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) being engaged in ‘appropriate relationships’ with media persons now hired by Government.
Grant from SSB subject to 'rigorous checks & balances' including by SSB- Premier
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- The $40 million granted injected into the Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan by Social Security Board (SSB) has come under scrutiny fueled by rumours pedalled mostly by sworn critics of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration; however, the grant is subject to rigorous checks and balances including by SSB to ensure there is no deviation from the agreement or abuse of funds.
UK taxpayers to ‘fully fund’ questionable Commission of Inquiry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the public being made aware that the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) called by the controversial ex-governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert was likely called because of the duly elected Government of the Virgin Islands resisting his efforts to undermine it, and a strained relationship having occurred as a result, British taxpayers will not be impressed that this CoI being called on mostly rumours and unfounded allegations will be “fully funded” by them.
From Hero to Zero; Controversial Jaspert departed VI a broken man!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A young British civil servant by the name of Augustus J. U. Jaspert aka ‘Gus' was appointed to the post of Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) some 16 days before Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 killer storm, devastated the Territory in September 2017.
‘Your Premier is not in any fight with the Governor or the UK’- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert told the public that the Virgin Islands Government had declined the United Kingdom’s offer to send its Royal Navy to help with border security, there have been strong criticisms of the government from certain sections of the public and some have speculated and circulated that the Premier is in a fight with the Governor.
Premier shoots down claims he visited family of COVID-19 victim on JvD trip
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has set the record straight regarding his trip to the sister island of Jost van Dyke over the weekend.
Reports of persons entering VI & breaching quarantine order untrue- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As part of efforts to protect the Virgin Islands against the Novel Coronavirus, all Virgin Islanders, Belongers, Permanent Residents and Naturalised Citizens currently entering the Territory have to undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine at a facility approved by Government.
'Any concerns' over COVID-19 death 'will be addressed'- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Zan Lewis, a senior broadcaster with ZBVI Radio, was rebuked by Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) for asking if the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) should shoulder blame for the Territory’s lone COVID-19 death.
Gov Jaspert: ‘There’s probably more rumours than people’ in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency Governor Augustus J.U Jaspert is of the view that more gossip exists in the Virgin Islands than the people who call the Territory home.
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