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'We have done better when looking after ourselves'- E. Benito Wheatley
LONDON, United Kingdom – The Special Envoy of the Premier, Mr E. Benito Wheatley, has stated that the 75th anniversary of the restoration of our legislation marks a significant milestone in the history of the Virgin Islands.
Governor should ‘hold his brakes’ on constitutional powers- Jahnai L. Caul
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Gorda resident and eco-activist Jahnai L. Caul has called on Governor Daniel Pruce to pause using constitutional powers granted to him under the Constitution of the Virgin Islands (VI) since it is set to be reviewed.
What we are experiencing 'is called colonialism'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on Virgin Islanders to use their current disapproval of Governor Daniel Pruce’s decision to remove Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool as Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) to support constitutional change.
Constitutional negotiating team to UK ‘must sing from the same song sheet’- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- What appeared to be a cap for Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) to wear snugly, Deputy Premier Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has stated emphatically that the Virgin Islands (VI) constitutional negotiating team to the United Kingdom (UK) must be in agreement on all matters.
Attorney General shouldn’t be in Cabinet & HoA- Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has said the Attorney General should neither sit in Cabinet nor the House of Assembly.
'I cannot support Hon Walwyn for Premier based on principle'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- When it comes to the Office of Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he cannot support Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for that role based on principle.
Constitutional amendment needed to make Minister of State position official- Premier
FISH BAY BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said it is time for the Virgin Islands (VI) to introduce various levels of Junior Minister positions.
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.
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.
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.
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