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VI Speaker, Clerk currently attending OTs Speaker Conference in TCI
COCKBURN TOWN, TCI - Virgin Islands (VI) speaker Mrs Corine N. George-Massicote and the Clerk of the House of Assembly (HoA), are currently attending the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference (COTSS) 2024 in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Hon Fraser objects to Hon de Castro bringing new statement to continuation of HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, Tuesday, January 30, 2024, is the Continuation of the Sixth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) of the [British] Virgin Islands.
UK-based entity to conduct post-election seminar for VI parliamentarians
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The UK Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) will be conducting a Post-Election Seminar for parliamentarians in the Virgin Islands from August 30 to September 1, 2023.
Opposition Leader among VI delegation on ‘parliamentary’ visit to UK
LONDON, United Kingdom- A delegation from the Virgin Islands (VI) is in the United Kingdom (UK) to engage in constructive interparliamentary discussions with key individuals within Parliament.
UPDATE: Corine N. George-Massicote returns as Fifth HoA Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information reaching our newsroom is that a possible nominee of the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, Ms R. Dancia Penn, OBE KC has failed to receive the full support of all Government members of the House, which paved the way for former Speaker, Ms Corine N. George-Massicote to be elected as speaker of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA).
HoA to meet on May 18, 2023; Race is on for new House Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All 13 elected members will be sworn into office as legislators and official members of the House of Assembly (HoA) at the First Sitting of the Fifth HoA scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, in Road Town, the capital city.
HoA Speaker leading 4-member VI delegation in Canada
HALIFAX, Canada- Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands, Mrs Corine N. George-Massicote is leading a four-member delegation to the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Halifax, Canada.
Hon Fahie denied leave from 5th, 6th & future HoA Sittings- Speaker
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly Speaker, Hon Corine N. George-Massicote has denied ex-Premier, Andrew A. Fahie (R1) Leave of Absence from the House of Assembly (HoA) for the current Fifth Sitting, along with the Sixth and future Sittings of the House under his current bail condition in the United States.
Hon Fahie gives Notice of Absence to HoA
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Ex-Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has given his Notice of Absence to the Fourth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, which started today, June 30, 2022, at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola.
Study standing orders; follow UK House of Commons - Hon Fraser urges new Speaker
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – New Speaker in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Corine N. George-Massicote having been sworn into the House on Thursday, May 26, 2022, was urged to study her role carefully.