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Leave the Statutory Bodies out of the Constitution- CRC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The statutory bodies were also in the line of fire from the Constitutional Review Commissioners. According to the report, the public was of the opinion that all board appointments should be staggered.
‘No election of the Attorney General’- Constitutional Report recommends
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many persons in the Virgin Islands have been requesting that the post of Attorney General who sits in both the Cabinet and the House of Assembly (HoA) face the public in an election, just like the other 13 elected members of HoA.
Constitutional Review Commission hands over report to Governor & Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), which was set up to garner and consider the aspirations and changes the people of the [British] Virgin Islands wish to see in the next constitution, has submitted its report to Governor John J. Rankin, CMG and Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Cabinet extends contract of CRC Chair Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome's until Dec 31, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mrs Lisa E. Penn-Lettsome who heads the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) as Chairman, will continue to serve as Chairman until December 2023, in keeping with the Cabinet’s decision to extend the life of the commission from July to December 2023.
Janice A. Stoutt resigns from Constitutional Review Commission
BALLAST BAY, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that Attorney-at-Law and indigenous Virgin Islander Janice A. Stoutt has tendered her resignation as a Member of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC). She had held the position of Deputy Chair.
Disappointing turnout @ first Constitutional Review consultation meeting- Hon Malone
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and At Large Representative Hon Carvin Malone has expressed disappointment at the turnout for the first consultation meeting of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) held at West End Community Centre on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Cabinet approves 1-year contract for Lisa Penn Lettsome as CRC Chair
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chair of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Mrs Lisa Penn-Lettsome will serve in the post on a 1-year contract with a possible maximum 6-month extension.
Lorna G. Smith slams Governor's selection for Constitutional Review Commission
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- A former First Lady of the Virgin Islands, Mrs Lorna G. Smith, OBE, has dammed the pick of at least one individual chosen by His Excellency Governor John J Rankin, CMG to represent the Virgin Islands on the Constitutional Review Commission.
Trio protests ‘UK overstepping authority’ in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Convinced that the Governor has been overstepping his authority and that there is a transfer of power to the United Kingdom (UK) despite the local constitution not being suspended, three Virgin Islanders decided to protest outside of the RJT Edifice ahead of a press conference this morning, July 1, 2022.
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