Politics

THE LAST COMPLETED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT WAS IN 2016 – WILL THIS AFFECT BORROWING?

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Questions raised by Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie Skelton during the recently concluded Standing Finance Committee have revealed that the territory’s last completed audited financial statement was in 2016. Financial Secretary (FS) Jeremiah Frett made the disclosure in response to Skelton which prompted the Territorial Representative to further press about the other financial assessments that were … Continued

FRASER CALLS FOR A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AND FOR A HOA DEBATE ON GOVERNOR’S REQUEST FOR MORE POWER

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Opposition legislator Honourable Julian Fraser is requesting a referendum to be held in the British Virgin Islands to allow the people to decide on whether the governor should be granted additional power. Fraser made the call during an Opposition press conference on Tuesday, January 9 as he proposed a special sitting of the House of … Continued

HALF-TRUTHS – PREMIER ON GOVERNOR’S CLAIM THAT UNITY GOVT WAS MAINLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COI DEADLINES

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Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has refuted the claims made by the governor during his most recent press conference that the Unity Government was mainly responsible for the initial deadlines granted for the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations. While His Excellency Governor John Rankin did state that the decision included talks … Continued

“HE COULD DO A LOT OF DAMAGE IN 10 MONTHS” – PREMIER ON GOVERNOR IF GRANTED NEW POWERS

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The leader of government business Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has residents on notice of the possible damage that could result in the BVI over the next 10 months if the governor is granted his requested additional powers. Premier Wheatley said the BVI’s Constitution will first have to be amended to allow for the … Continued

PREMIER SLAMS GOVERNOR’S CLAIM ON MINISTERS SEEKING TO WEAKEN INTEGRITY ACT

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Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has slammed the recent allegation made by His Excellency Governor John Rankin who said that members of the House of Assembly are seeking to weaken the Integrity in Public Life Act 2021. The premier’s response came during Monday’s press conference which was held to address some of the developments stemming … Continued

ADDITIONAL POWERS TO BE TEMPORARY IF GRANTED – ASSURES GOVERNOR

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His Excellency Governor John Rankin has assured residents that his requested additional powers will be specific to the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations and a temporary enactment if approved. Governor Rankin provided further clarity on the details relating to his request that was sent to the United Kingdom Government. While admitting that … Continued

SOME HOA MEMBERS SEEKING TO WEAKEN THE INTEGRITY IN PUBLIC LIFE ACT – CLAIMS GOVERNOR

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Governor His Excellency John Rankin has expressed his disappointment in the recent claims which suggest that some members of the House of Assembly are seeking to weaken the Integrity in Public Life Act 2021. The governor made the claim after delivering his final Quarterly Review Report on the implementation process of the Commission of Inquiry … Continued

GOVERNOR’S REQUEST AN INSULT TO VOTERS SAYS PREMIER

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Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says House of Assembly members are unanimously disappointed by outgoing Governor John Rankin’s intent to seek additional authority from the United Kingdom. Rankin revealed that he intends to seek additional powers for the Governor’s Office to boost the implementation of reforms related to the Commission of Inquiry.   In response, Wheatley said … Continued