Topic: Constitution, Constitutional Affairs, Good Governance | Posted By: DSmith
Saturday, 11 November 2023 - 9:51am
Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from November 12 to November 24 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, who will be out of the Territory.
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley is away from the Territory attending the Monaco Yacht Show until October 1 and the United Nations Meeting in New York on October 3 and 4.
Topic: Constitutional Affairs, Information (including monitoring of broadcast media and press) | Posted By: DSmith
Monday, 20 February 2023 - 6:44pm
As Premier of the Virgin Islands, I fully support free speech and freedom of the press which are pillars of democracy. Both should be exercised responsibly and according to high international standards.
Topic: Constitution, Constitutional Affairs, Good Governance | Posted By: DSmith
Saturday, 18 February 2023 - 9:12am
Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from February 18 to 26 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin CMG who will be out of the Territory.
Topic: Constitution, Constitutional Affairs, House of Assembly | Posted By: DSmith
Saturday, 31 December 2022 - 6:38pm
His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin CMG acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, has prorogued the House of Assembly effective Friday, December 30 until such a time a new session is appointed.
I come to you with an important announcement. As you may be aware, a case is currently before the High Court, which could potentially impact the social and religious fabric of our society.