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OECS condemns ‘strongly’ Governor’s efforts to undermine legitimate VI Gov’t
CASTRIES, St Lucia- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has said Heads of Government of the OECS has “noted with alarming concern”, the evolving situation in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), regarding the request by the Governor for additional powers which will allow him to bypass the Territorial Government, and implement unilaterally, the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) for governance reforms in the territory.
Premier warns public against sharing unredacted info from leaked Audit Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has warned against the public sharing of “unredacted” information contained in the Assistance Grants Audit Report, which was recently leaked allegedly by a Member of Cabinet.
Gov Rankin assents to Register of Interests Act while making demands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom appointed Governor John J. Rankin, CMG a few days ago assented to the Register of Interests (Amendment) Act, 2022. This was one of the many recommendations coming out of the controversial one-man Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
Thomas’ family member allegedly threatened over Ellis Thomas Downs ban
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- President of the VI Horse Owners Association Mr Lesmore Smith has condemned an alleged threat made against a member of the Thomas’ family currently in negotiation with government over the use of land at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola.
‘I condemn these acts of violence’- Premier on latest fatal shooting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that Jason Potter Jr aka ‘Thug’ who was fatally shot at Greenland basketball court on August 4, 2022, was his cousin, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has appealed to the public to help police bring the perpetrator to justice.
CARICOM Slams ‘Direct Rule’ CoI recommendations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – CARICOM in a statement released today, May 4, 2022, said it takes note of the release on April 29, 2022, of the Report of the [British] Virgin Islands Commission of Inquiry (COI) with its far-reaching recommendations.
OECS condemns a ‘UK takeover’ of VI
CASTRIES, St Lucia- As the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) begin to mobilise to demonstrate to the United Kingdom (UK) that they are not in favour of any direct rule as recommended in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has made it known that it stands with the people of the VI in rejecting direct rule by the UK.
'The way to kill gossip is not to repeat it'- Dr Kedrick D. Pickering
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Premier and medical professional in the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has stood behind radio host Claude O. Skelton-Cline in condemning a publication labelled as scandalous and malicious misinformation circulated about elected and local officials.
Skelton-Cline condemns ‘scandalous’ publication on elected & local officials
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Honestly Speaker Radio Talk Show host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on persons in the Virgin Islands to condemn a publication, which he labeled as willful and scandalous misinformation circulated about elected and other local officials.
Christian Council condemns recent fatal shootings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has condemned the recent fatal shootings in the Virgin Islands, including the murder of a young man in broad daylight in Cappoons Bay on January 30, 2022.
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