Gov’t launches campaign to educate public on COI reforms
The government has launched the Governance Transformation Education (GTE) campaign to increase public understanding of the changes implemented as part of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms.
The campaign aims to explain the impact of nine major policies approved by Cabinet and 15 pieces of legislation passed by the House of Assembly in response to the COI recommendations.
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley described the COI as a pivotal moment in the Virgin Islands’ governance history.
“The COI was the most comprehensive and robust governance reform in the history of the Virgin Islands, and we embraced the opportunity to strengthen our systems of government and build our institutions to support its recommendations,” Wheatley stated.
The GTE campaign will include live televised programs, community meetings, social media outreach, local talk shows, and door-to-door campaigns, ensuring real-time access to information for the public.
Governance Reform Delivery Manager Kedrick Malone emphasized the importance of public engagement in the campaign.
“Unless the public sees and feels the value and benefits of the changes, then we would not have succeeded in transforming governance in the Virgin Islands. So, the public will have the last word, and the Governance Transformation communication campaign is designed to provide every opportunity for their feedback and engagement,” Malone said.
The campaign is part of a broader transition plan presented to UK Overseas Territory Minister Stephen Doughty during his November visit, where he reviewed the progress on COI reforms.
Doughty noted that the process to lift the Order in Council, which allows for the suspension of the BVI’s constitution and imposition of UK direct rule, could be completed by early next year. This Order was enacted following a damning COI report on governance in the Virgin Islands, which highlighted corruption and abuse of office allegations.
As part of the review process, Governor Daniel Pruce will oversee a final assessment, supported by a self-assessment from the Virgin Islands government and public feedback gathered via the Governor’s office.
The COI reforms, initiated in January 2021 under the leadership of Sir Gary Hickinbottom, continue to shape the government’s collaboration with the UK, ensuring democratic governance while addressing transparency and accountability concerns.
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Let’s explain it again to the HOA , they’re the ones who need to understand and abide by it fat chance!
The child has already drowned
Tooo late that’s why we need this government dissolve now
Too late shall be our
They embraced NOTHING about the COI and have tried as much as possible to keep all their bad habits in place. It has been a massive missed opportunity.
Truth is truth. They are still doing a lot of things the old way but telling some people that they cannot do this and that but yet still doing it for others. Time is longer than twine – always
I am a BVIslander and when i see the level of ignorance i am appalled. Our forefathers never operated the way tou peole now do: Nothing is new under the sun but the injustice and disrespect for law is appaling
1. We find ways to justify wrong doings
Imagine the money paid out to individuals for stimulus to undeserving individuals the justification
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Bettet we get it than outsiders
2. Whem my people are caught in wrong doings they say- It is oir country .
3. More than half of is marry outsiders not native decent yet still we curse each other
4. When we meek and work with knowledgeable outsider, we put them down and do not eant to take ideas from them
5. We hide information from our own people to make them
Fail in their positions
6. We treat expatriates and outsiders wil little respect especially Guyn….Phillip,,,
7. Our country is in shit street
8. When our own excell we pit them down
We are living in a bubble that will soon butst
Is this how
What’s new?? The article says Government has launched an initiative, but fails to give any details about its execution.
What does the program entails?
What is the timeframe?
How will it be executed/implemented?
Who can we ask in Government for specifics?
Is there a website with all relevant information?
Enquiring minds, and concerned citizens, and all with any interest in this need to know!