SELF-DETERMINATION SHOULD BE THE DECISION OF THE OTs AND NOT THE UK GOVT – SAYS UK MPs

Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom (UK) Government have taken the stern position that Overseas Territories (OTs) should be at the helm of the decision-making process when it comes to deciding on self-determination. The views were shared during a debate in the House of Commons on Thursday, May 11, as members discussed a motion … Continued

THE COMMITTEE STAGE BEING MADE PUBLIC AND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT A PRIORITY

Residents of the British Virgin Islands may soon become privy to the discussions held during the Committee Stage of the House of Assembly, a measure the Virgin Islands Party Government is willing to consider to improve transparency and good governance during their next four years in office. Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley confirmed his … Continued

FRASER CONFIRMS HE WANTED PREMIERSHIP BUT SAYS HE’S NOT TO BLAME FOR A COALITION GOV’T NOT BEING FORMED

Chairman of Progressives United Hon. Julian Fraser has confirmed that he did indeed request to be Premier of the Virgin Islands, but only publicly admitted to the request being made to the Virgin Islands Party during discussions following the April 24 General Election. Fraser at the time of his confirmation was responding to questions posed … Continued