Topic: COI, COI Recommendations | Posted By: nturnbull
Friday, 30 August 2024 - 4:42pm
Today I will provide an update on the Commission of Inquiry and its implementation. This is in advance of travel to London with Premier to meet Minister Stephen Doughty, the Minister of Overseas Territories, on 11 September. I will group my remarks around three broad areas.
Topic: COI, COI Recommendations | Posted By: nturnbull
Friday, 30 August 2024 - 2:48pm
I am pleased to be joined by Governor Pruce to update you the public on the status of the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry and Other Reforms.
It gives me great pleasure to join the people of the Virgin Islands in congratulating Dame Janice Mecedis Pereira, DBE on her appointment to His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council as announced on 28th August, 2024. This prestigious accolade is a fitting testament to her distinguished career and unwavering commitment to justice across the region.
On behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands and my family, I join with the entire community in expressing condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Elroy A. Turnbull, who recently passed on 22 August, 2024.
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Ms. Gertrude Aloma Callwood, a beloved grandmother, mother, aunt, and pioneer businesswoman who made an indelible mark on the Virgin Islands, especially on the island of Jost van Dyke.