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UPDATE: UK PM suffers 30 resignations & counting in less than 24 hours
LONDON, United Kingdom- The number of resignations from ministers in the Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson’s United Kingdom (UK) government now stands at 30 and there is no sign of let-up.
16 approved by Cabinet as Constitutional Review Commission Members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced 16 names who have been approved by Cabinet as Members of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC).
Cabinet accepts tender board recommendations for Election Systems & Software
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With 'elections season' fast approaching, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has reviewed and accepted recommendations for the awarding of contracts for Elections Systems and Software.
National Unity Gov’t holds first Cabinet meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Unity government led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) held its first cabinet meeting on May 11, 2022, where members of the new Cabinet received their Oaths of Cabinet Confidentiality, which were administered by Chairman, H.E, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG during that first meetings.
Cabinet approves $1M contract for new elevator @ Admin Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new elevator for Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex will cost the Government of the Virgin Islands over one million dollars, according to a Cabinet Post Meeting Statement released today, May 12, 2022.
Cabinet waives tender process for international marketing of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has waived the tender process to continue promoting and rebuilding the Virgin Islands brand in international markets in response to reputational damage from the United Kingdom-sponsored Commission of Inquiry.
Governor Rankin rejects Cabinet's request for copy of CoI Report!
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has refused a request by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands to be given a copy of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report.
Cabinet approves $1.3M for immigration detention costs via Supplemental Appropriations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands met on February 9, 2022, and among other things decided that the funding for associated costs for temporary lodging, security services and meals for immigration detainees be provided via Supplementary Appropriations.
Revised 2022 Public Holidays
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2022.
23 active COVID-19 cases in VI; 1 hospitalised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) currently has 23 active COVID-19 cases and one person is hospitalised due to the virus, according to the latest data released on March 2, 2022.
