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VI Gov’t launching website to track CoI recommendations implementation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the [British] Virgin Islands has said it is forging ahead with efforts to enhance the delivery of services to the people of the Virgin Islands, with the launch of a dedicated website to track the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations.
Some CoI implementation deadlines 'unrealistic'- DaBreo-Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– While legislators, including the Premier, have gone on record blasting the short deadline given for implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations made by a one-man-Commissioner from the United Kingdom (UK), a senior public officer has also publicly admitted that the deadlines given by the UK for implementation or risk direct rule were "unrealistic".
Integral role of Farmers & Fishers celebrated this week
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Theodore E. James has said this year’s Farmers and Fishers’ week celebrates the integral role of farmers and fishers and their involvement in the expansion of a prosperous, thriving and internationally competitive economy.
VI delegation attends ‘inspirational’ Agriculture & Food Fair in USVI
ESTATE LOWER LOVE, ST Croix, USVI- “Participating in this Food Fair is in direct alignment with the Government’s legislative agenda to promote the consumption and production of local foods,” Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Mrs Carolyn E. Stoutt Igwe said following the attendance of government officials from the Premier’s Office and the Department of Agriculture at the 51st Annual Agricultural and Food Fair of the US Virgin Islands in St Croix last weekend.
Work has started on 47 of 50 CoI recommendations– PS Carolyn E. Stoutt-Igwe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite some criticisms from Governor John J. Rankin, CMG over the progress of implementation of reforms recommended in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report, Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s office, Mrs Carolyn E. Stoutt-Igwe has revealed that work has begun on some 47 of the total recommendations, which represents 94% of the recommendations completed or in progress.
VI to host Golden Jubilee of VI/USVI Friendship Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 50th anniversary of the first observance of the [British] Virgin Islands/United States Virgin Islands Friendship Day celebrations will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Elvia Smith-Maduro appointed Acting Permanent Secretary in Premier’s Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Elvia Smith- Maduro has been appointed acting Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office.
Hadassah M. Ward appointed Director of CoI Implementation Unit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Unity Government of the Virgin Islands, which has accepted all of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry Report (CoI) to try to stave off direct rule by the United Kingdom (UK), has established a unit to support the delivery of the CoI Report recommendations and ongoing government reform.
‘COI Report Implementation Unit’ to be up & running by July 15, 2022 – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says his government will be setting up a new unit to support the work of local Government ministries in implementing the CoI recommendations.
Media blocked from livestreaming, video recording public meeting @ ESHS tent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first in a series of public meetings to discuss the already ‘done deal’ ‘Framework for Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report and Other Reforms’ began today, Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Elmore Stoutt High School Tent.
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