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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Representative for the Sixth District Honourable Myron Walwyn says the government continues to neglect small and medium-sized businesses across the territory with the most recent example shown in the allocation of funds for the National Business Bureau in the 2024 Budget. Walwyn said he was happy to hear the announcement by the Premier and Minister … Continued
Representative for the Sixth District Honourable Myron Walwyn has blasted the Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley for his absence during the annual Standing Finance Committee meetings. Walwyn heavily criticized the premier who was away on business travel at the recently concluded 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations … Continued
The recurrent expenditure originally projected for the 2024 Budget is expected to increase by $6 million following the recently concluded Standing Finance Committee meetings. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley confirmed the increase in the House of Assembly on Monday, stating that amendments were made to the budget following the meetings. … Continued
