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October 16th, 2024
Order in Council not necessary- Premier Wheatley to UN

NEW YORK, US- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reaffirmed the government’s position that the United Kingdom (UK) Order in Council that can suspend the Virgin Islands’ (VI) constitution is not necessary and should be removed as completion of governance reforms is finalised.

August 29th, 2024
No suspension of VI Constitution, Governor’s portion in CoI not completed

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Since the United Kingdom’s appointed Governor Daniel Pruce announced in May, 2024, that he has given a final extension on the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations until August 31, 2024, the chatting class has been in uproar.

August 26th, 2024
Public Service Management Bill 2024 must not conflict with constitution- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has acknowledged comments from both the Government and Opposition sides of the aisle that the Public Service Management Bill 2024 requires some changes before it can be passed in the House of Assembly.

August 24th, 2024
New legislations suggest 'takeover' is happening- Hon. Turnbull

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has opined that certain pieces of legislation coming before the House of Assembly (HoA) seem to suggest a takeover is happening without the Constitution of the Virgin Islands (VI) being suspended.

January 27th, 2024
Carvin Malone never wanted to undermine Unity Gov't - Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As part of a special sitting of the House of Assembly on January 25, 2024, late former Legislator Carvin Malone was recalled as one who generously shared his wisdom and experience, according to Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5).

January 8th, 2024
‘Let us stand up & fight for our country’ & constitutional rights- Lorna E. Tom

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Virgin Islander who is not shy to express her views on happenings in the territory, Lorna E. Tom, has warned that the territory is at a critical juncture in its history, where the fundamental rights and values enshrined in the constitution are slipping away from the grasp of the new generation.

July 21st, 2023
Governor dodges question on suspension of constitution before his departure

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As speculation continues to circulate, UK-appointed Governor John J. Rankin, CMG was yesterday, July 20, 2023, asked at a press conference whether he plans to suspend the Virgin Islands’ Constitution before departing the territory at the end of this year.

January 20th, 2023
UK antagonism & threats still hovering over VI– Shaina M. Smith-Archer

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA), Mrs Shaina M. Smith-Archer says there remains antagonism from the United Kingdom (UK) as it relates to their relationship with the Virgin Islands (VI).

January 19th, 2023
UK’s narrative paints VI as ‘a lawless town’ to suspend constitution– Hon Malone

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says the United Kingdom (UK) continues to push a narrative that the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) is lawless and warrants a suspension of the local constitution to bring law and order. This, according to Hon Malone, is not the right approach.

December 14th, 2022
‘Be serious’ about VI's constitutional review process- Ronnie W. Skelton

HANNAH'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI– Former legislator Ronnie W. Skelton has called on Virgin Islanders and Belongers to be serious about the constitutional review process, given its implications on the future for all persons in the Virgin Islands (VI).

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