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National Unity Gov’t submits proposal on governance to UK OTs Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Unity Government led by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has submitted a proposal on governance to United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories (OTs) Minister Hon Amanda A. Milling and hopes it will be considered instead of direct rule, which the people of the Virgin Islands have rejected.
“I am here to listen & to understand’ - UK Minister Amanda A. Milling
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK Minister for the Overseas Territory, the Rt. Hon Amanda A. Milling in now in the Virgin Islands (VI) for high-level discussions following the early publication of the Commission of Inquiry Report, its sweeping recommendations, and the way forward.
‘I look forward to reviewing CoI report & discussing with Governor’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said he is looking forward to reviewing the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report and having initial discussions with Governor John J. Rankin, CMG on its contents and then travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) to engage in discussions with Minister for Overseas Territories Amanda A. Milling on the report.
VI had 'positive bilateral talks' with UK’s Amanda A. Milling– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reported that the Virgin Islands (VI) has had positive bilateral talks with UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, The Right Honourable Amanda A. Milling, who recently visited the territory on invitation following the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council in London.
'Good progress' being made with UK on advancing Medical Marijuana in VI- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The VI 'Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020' was passed with amendments since June 30, 2020, in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), however, the bill is yet to become law until it is assented to by the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI).
'The people of Ukraine deserve to live in peace'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has lauded the response of the United Kingdom (UK) and Overseas Territories (OTs) to the Ukraine crisis at bilateral talks in the Territory with Overseas Territories Minister The Right Honourable Amanda A. Milling on March 18, 2022.
UK OT Minister calls for end to gun violence in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK Minister for Overseas Territories, Rt Hon Amanda A. Milling has called for an end to gun violence in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), ahead of her departure from the VI over the weekend.
Minister of State for OTs Amanda A. Milling arrives in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Overseas Territories Rt Hon Amanda A. Milling has arrived in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) for a four-day visit between March 17 and March 20, 2022.
Minister of State for OTs Amanda A. Milling to visit VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister of State for the Overseas Territories, the Honourable Amanda A. Milling, is expected to visit the Virgin Islands (VI) in the near future, Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has stated.
UK Parliament moves to indemnify VI Governor, Commissioner & CoI Attorneys
LONDON, UK - In a strange twist of events, the United Kingdom House of Commons on November 22, 2021, sought to shield the Commissioner of Inquiry (CoI) Attorneys, the Commissioner himself and the local Governor John J. Rankin, CMG from paying any legal fees out of pocket if they are sued over the CoI.