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Hon Fraser calls for referendum over Governor's request for additional powers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Senior legislator and Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called for a referendum in the VI, regarding the Governor's request for additional powers.
Order in Council is an 'insurance' for reform- Governor Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG says the Order in Council is an “insurance” to ensure that the Government of the Virgin Islands stays true to its commitment to implementing the reforms as recommended by Sir Gary R. Hickenbottom following the Commission of Inquiry (CoI).
Beneficiaries of HoA Grants being transitioned to Public Assistance Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Social Development Department’s registration process for persons transitioning from the House of Assembly Grants to the Public Assistance Programme began on Monday, July 18, 2022.
'Disappointed' Unity Gov’t didn’t seek Judicial Review on CoI Report- Julian Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has said he is disappointed there is no “pushback” from the Government of National Unity of Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report.