Statement to the Press from Governor John Rankin on July 1, 2022

Friday, 1 July 2022 - 11:39am

At our last press conference on 8th June the Premier and I announced the agreement on implementation of the Commission of Inquiry Report recommendations. The Framework document put forward by the Government of National Unity set out a plan and timeline for the implementation of 48 of the 49 recommendations which was accepted by the UK Government. 

Statement by Premier Wheatley on the Progress Of Implementation Of The COI Report Recommendations And Other Reforms

Friday, 1 July 2022 - 11:17am

A pleasant good morning. On behalf of the Government of National Unity, I am pleased today to provide the public with an update on the progress of the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry Report (COI Report) recommendations and other reforms that fall under the specific areas of responsibility of the elected arms of government and some of those that are shared with the Governor.

Join The Conversation – Government Reform Talks Continue Today

Wednesday, 29 June 2022 - 1:19pm

Join the conversation about government reform in the Virgin Islands, and attend one of the community meetings planned to discuss the ‘Framework for Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report and Other Reforms’.

Self-Governance Assessment Of The Virgin Islands

Tuesday, 29 March 2022 - 12:10pm

International expert on Governance Dr. Carlyle Corbin will make an official presentation of the independent Self-Governance Assessment of the Virgin Islands in an interview today.

Premier Fahie Away At Joint Ministerial Council In UK

Saturday, 13 November 2021 - 3:31pm

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Virgin Islands from today attending the annual Overseas Territories (OT) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in the United Kingdom (UK), which will be the first JMC in-person meeting since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. To Act As Governor

Friday, 17 September 2021 - 3:26pm

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from September 19 to 22 in the absence of Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.

Deputy Governor Mr. David Archer, Jr. To Act As Governor

Friday, 27 August 2021 - 5:42pm

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from August 28 to September 7 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.

Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is Acting Premier Until July 5

Saturday, 3 July 2021 - 4:38pm

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Territory until July 5 on personal leave. 

Premier Fahie Away; Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley Is Acting Premier

Friday, 28 May 2021 - 5:17pm

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Territory until June 9 on personal leave.

Statement By Speaker of The House Of Assembly Honourable Julian Willock on Refusal by Governors and The UK Secretary of State to Assent to Bills Passed by The House Of Assembly of The Virgin Islands

Monday, 26 April 2021 - 3:55pm

People of the Virgin Islands, I am making this statement in my capacity as Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands and Head of the Legislative branch in reference to the continued delay and refusal of the Office of the Governor and the Secretary of State, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab’s refusal to assent to the following bills, which were duly passed in the House of Assembly:

  1. Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) (Amendment) Act; and
  2. Disaster Management Act, 2021

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