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Hon Carvin Malone gets 3rd extension as Deputy Premier

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL), has been given a third extension as Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), right, seen here with Honourable Carvin Malone (AL), has said after the first year of rotation of ministers as Deputy Premier, someone will be named permanently to the post. Photo: Facebook/File
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), right, seen here with Honourable Carvin Malone (AL), has said after the first year of rotation of ministers as Deputy Premier, someone will be named permanently to the post. Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL), has been given a third extension in the post of Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands.

Hon Malone’s second extension expires today, May 31, 2020.

The latest extension of appointment was announced by Cabinet today.

“NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the said of section 52 (3) of the said Constitution, and all other powers me thereunto enabling, I, AUGUSTUS J. U. JASPERT, Governor of the Virgin Islands, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier, DO by this instrument under the Public Seal appoint you, HONOURABLE CARVIN MALONE, to be the Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands for a further period of one (1) month, with effect from the 1st day of June, 2020 to the 30th day of June, 2020,” part of the instrument appointing Hon Malone read.

Hon Malone was first sworn in as Deputy Premier on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

His first extension as Deputy Premier was given on March 17, 2020, until April 30, 2020, and his second for May 1 to May 31, 2020.

All other ministers have already served their stint as Deputy Premier.

19 Responses to “Hon Carvin Malone gets 3rd extension as Deputy Premier”

  • weed (31/05/2020, 21:40) Like (9) Dislike (7) Reply
    give it to Vincent
  • ? (31/05/2020, 21:42) Like (30) Dislike (5) Reply
    Just name him Dep Premier and lets get on with it.
  • down2earth (31/05/2020, 22:02) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
    Are we going to the 'fortieth' extension? Just be responsible and give him the post!
  • hmm (31/05/2020, 22:05) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    This is his 3rd strike, he ain't out yet?
    • Igor (01/06/2020, 16:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      He has not swung yet. Give it about week before the next pitch reaches his zone.
  • brown bomber (31/05/2020, 22:48) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is what you called UNCONVENTIONAL GOV... lol
  • Diaspora (31/05/2020, 22:52) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
    Strong leadership is the ability to make needed decisions that are at times unpopular and controversial. A Deputy Premier should have been appointed from day one. This 3 month rotation is a waste of time. In addition to the regular ministerial duties, what additional duties are the Deputy Premier responsible for when the Premier is in the territory and not incapacitated? Grow some stones and appoint either Hon C. Malone (AtL), MHSD, or someone else.
  • Proud NDP (31/05/2020, 23:05) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Carvin getting more time but the curfew ain't moving.
  • Vise up (31/05/2020, 23:05) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just confirmed him and done with it....we the ppl are know fool.
    • We in Trouble.. (01/06/2020, 05:51) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      We have to let go the fear and step out in faith...Ooen up the place... Long to dine in style with with wine and Salmon and my love one....Sitting and been served....What is life if you are not living and enjoying it nice....? Keep the Curfew from 10pm to 5am Yep. Enough time to dine and get home...
  • Zone 5 (31/05/2020, 23:32) Like (3) Dislike (12) Reply
    Give it to kye
  • 007 (31/05/2020, 23:44) Like (27) Dislike (4) Reply
    Appointing Carvin as Deputy Premier is simple common sense. He has been involved in politics for longer than Andrew, is the most senior member of the team and is very knowledgeable and well rounded in many subjects.
  • Rotation (01/06/2020, 02:53) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    If they rotating then he had needed to start back from actor one, not keep extending. Looks like the first 3 actors ain't got no shame.they can really ack lol
  • Lord o (01/06/2020, 05:38) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    Extension..Extention...Extention.....Strupes. . Just make the man the deputy permanently...isnt he the best one and most capable one to take over if something should happen to Fahie. " God Forbid"?. Bring stability to the Government..
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  • voter (01/06/2020, 11:17) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    THIS IS DAMN NONSENSE CHOOSE ONE AND GET ON WITH IT . WE WENT TO THE POLL AND VOTE ONCE YOU WERE TO PRESENT US A DEPUTY FROM THE DAY YOU TAKE OVER THE GOVERNMENT I CALL THIS BULL ////.
    • :) (01/06/2020, 11:39) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      It’s not that big a deal though. Nobody in the history of the BVI has voted because of who the Deputy Premier or Deputy Chief Minister would be.
  • Gangstar (01/06/2020, 14:27) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I wonder when he make up his mind to chose one , what explanation he's going to come with.
  • Foolishness (02/06/2020, 04:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stop with all the drama and just name a deputy so we can move on
  • Rod (02/06/2020, 06:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Team VIP ... Hmmm.


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