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Dr Wheatley

The Governor has missed COI deadlines too!

Amid outcry from elected leaders who are against additional powers being sought by Governor John Rankin, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has hit back against the UK representative, saying persons should note that Governor Rankin has missed some of his COI […]

by / on January 11, 2024 at 6:32 AM /
Leader of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement, Ronnie Skelton,

Motion of “no confidence” not necessary right now

Although they had said they’d be willing to move a motion of no confidence if the current administration was performing poorly, Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has stated that such a move isn’t necessary right now. With the Governor’s threat to […]

by / on January 11, 2024 at 6:01 AM /
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn

Governor can force same-sex marriage on BVI with more powers

Governor John Rankin can force same-sex marriage legislation on the BVI with the enhanced powers that he is seeking from the United Kingdom. That was the concern shared by Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn when members of the parliamentary Opposition […]

by / on January 10, 2024 at 7:14 AM /
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Independence talks: ‘We have to move to something’

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the territory must move in the direction of self-government. Premier Wheatley was questioned on the Talking Points radio show recently over whether the BVI should have an independence referendum “Yes. I think ultimately […]

by / on January 10, 2024 at 6:44 AM /
Walwyn

Governor already has powers he is seeking

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn and other Opposition members have argued that the governor already has powers he is trying to acquire from officials in the United Kingdom to help improve the pace of implementing the Commission of Inquiry (COI) […]

by / on January 10, 2024 at 6:11 AM /
Fraser

Fraser calls for referendum amid talks to increase governor’s powers

Seasoned politician and D3 Representative Julian Fraser has called for a referendum to allow the people to decide on whether they want the Governor to get additional powers over the BVI. Governor John Rankin said he may have to seek […]

by / on January 10, 2024 at 6:09 AM /
Leader of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement, Ronnie Skelton,

Skelton pleads with Governor “give the gov’t more time”

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has called for the Governor to hold off on seeking additional powers over the territory and give the government more time to implement the good governance reforms requested by the UK. Skelton has disagreed with many […]

by / on January 10, 2024 at 6:04 AM /
Governor Rankin

Some lawmakers want less public life integrity – Governor

Governor John Rankin has suggested that some lawmakers in the territory would prefer to be held to lower standards of accountability in the face of their refusal to enforce important legislation and good governance policies. According to Governor Rankin, several […]

by / on January 9, 2024 at 9:35 AM /
Commissioner of Police, Mark Collins.

Top cop should go on administrative leave — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley indicated that he will lobby for Police Commissioner Mark Collins to proceed on administrative leave pending an investigation into his alleged misconduct in office. Collins was accused by dozens of officers of the Royal Virgin Islands […]

by / on January 9, 2024 at 7:25 AM /
Gov’t given failing grade on COI reforms — Skelton

Gov’t given failing grade on COI reforms — Skelton

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton said the government must get a failing grade over its inability to implement Commission of Inquiry (COI) governance reforms since entering office. Skelton recently backed out of Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s offer to appear in a […]

by / on January 9, 2024 at 7:13 AM /