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Former FS L. Allen Wheatley wants UN to observe execution of CoI reforms
EAST END, Tortola, VI – A Former Financial Secretary (FS) in the Virgin Islands, Mr L. Allen Wheatley wants the United Nations (UN) to send observers to the territory, as the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) reforms are being implemented through a framework agreed to by the Government of Premier Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and the United Kingdom.
Unity Gov’t 'welcomes' UK agreement with final proposal on reform- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Calling today, June 8, 2022, an important step in efforts to reform and renew the democracy of the Virgin Islands to build a better territory, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he welcomes the United Kingdom (UK) agreement with the Unity Government's proposal on the way forward for the implementation of 28 recommendations in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
St Lucia backs OECS in condemning attempts of UK Direct Rule in VI
CASTRIES, St Lucia – Prime Minister of St Lucia Philip J. Pierre says his country is backing the stance of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to condemn any possible attempt of the United Kingdom (UK) to impose direct rule on the [British] Virgin Islands.
VI people must take non-partisan approach against UK direct rule– Grenada PM
CASTRIES, St Lucia– On the heels of condemnation from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as it relates to United Kingdom (UK) direct rule in the Virgin Islands (VI), Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr Keith A. Mitchell has called on the people of the territory to unite against any likelihood of direct rule.
PHOTOS: ‘I was born free!’- VI residents slam likelihood of UK direct rule
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Scores of Virgin Islanders and residents on Monday, May 2, 2022, publicly demonstrated their objection to the likelihood of direct rule by the United Kingdom (UK) as a recommendation coming out of the recently concluded UK-sponsored Commission of Inquiry (CoI), and its report suddently published on Friday, April 29, 2022.
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