PHOTO of the Day: VI Flag flies high in London for Territory Day
In a photo posted on twitter by the VI Governor's Office, the caption said, "The BVI flag flies proudly in the skies of London today, in celebration of Territory Day and our special partnership."
Today's celebration also comes at a time when the VI is seeking more autonomy to govern itself through constitutional review and limiting the powers of the Governor and his office.
Meanwhile, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in a June 30, 2020 statement said while Territory Day is usually marked with a display of culture and talents followed by a ceremonial gathering, the coronavirus pandemic has changed the agenda.
Taking more control of the Territory
"This year, COVID-19 makes it impractical for us to meet physically to do these things, but thanks to technology, we are able to gather in a virtual way to reflect, celebrate and to give God thanks for our milestones."
He said Territory Day 2020 also meets the Territory at a crossroad, "Our vision cannot be crafted by anyone else nor should anyone else’s agenda be imposed upon us. This is something we have to do together as a united people."
According to the Leader of Government Business, no-one can better understand the mind and aspirations of Virgin Islanders than Virgin Islanders.
"That is why one thing that we must achieve in this Constitutional Review exercise, if nothing else, is to ensure that Virgin Islanders are put back into control of the development and direction of our Territory."
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11 Responses to “PHOTO of the Day: VI Flag flies high in London for Territory Day”
And the UK has sent PPE!!
Uk does not pay for Governor and his family accommodation here or any of their black servants. We do and it needs to stop. We need to stop being enslaved by this dic***** and pay for it too! He laughing at our expense!! Drakes gave masks not him!!!