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Throne Speech: VI Gov’t looking to modernise police force
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is looking to amend the Police Act (CAP.165) to bring together an updated legislative basis for policing in the Territory, according to the Speech from the Throne delivered on January 24, 2023.
Fourth HoA 'one of the most productive terms'; 101 pieces of legislation passed- Gov Rankin
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands has laid out its legislative agenda for the start of the Fifth Session of the current Fourth House of Assembly (HoA), which is ‘likely’ to be the last, according to Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, in his deliverance of the 2023 Speech from the Throne.
HoA resumes after Members test negative for COVID-19 virus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) have been tested negative for the COVID–19 virus after attending a funeral in March 2021.
12th Sitting of HoA set for Friday, July 10, 2020
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in its quest to accomplish its legislative agenda as stated in its manifesto as well as in the Speech from the Throne, has been keeping the House of Assembly (HoA) active as never seen before.
Financial & medical status quo 'shall not remain'- Premier Fahie
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government- led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1)- motors on with executing their legislative agenda, an act that will challenge the 'status quo' has been amended and passed in the House of Assembly (HoA).
The hard truth: Whether NDP/VIP all residents want same things—Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As General Elections in the Virgin Islands draws closer, at least one potential At-Large Candidate under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), is calling for the electorate to vote on issues since, “anyone seeking your vote, should tell you how they can make your life better and move you from struggling to eat and pay your bills, to opportunities for prosperity.”
Opposition Leader meets with hundreds in Virgin Gorda
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), says the public has lost confidence in elected officials, and it is time “to flip the pyramid, putting the people at the top”.