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Inquiry

May 19, 2022

$6.5 million paid to Withers during inquiry

Though government paid the United Kingdom-headquartered law firm Withers LLP $6.5 million for representation during the Commission of Inquiry, not all branches of government benefited from the firm’s services, according …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 19, 2022

Direct-rule concerns aired at UN meeting

As the Virgin Islands waited to learn whether the United Kingdom will impose direct rule, Special Envoy of the Premier Benito Wheatley provided an update to the United Nations Special …

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by Dana Kampa
May 19, 2022

Government makes plans ahead of UK decision

The territory waited in limbo after the newly formed National Unity Government privately sent the United Kingdom a proposal last week to make reforms locally without the two-year dissolution of …

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by Dana Kampa
May 13, 2022

Premier hoping for UK word on direct rule ‘very soon’

Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley hopes the territory will hear “very soon” whether the United Kingdom will impose direct rule for two years here, he said in a press conference …

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by Dana Kampa
May 12, 2022

UPDATE: Guv announces criminal probes advised by COI

Governor John Rankin has instructed Police Commissioner Mark Collins to launch several criminal investigations recommended by the recently published Commission of Inquiry report. The investigations will probe four areas, Mr. …

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by Dana Kampa
May 12, 2022

Government sends proposal to UK, but it’s not public

The newly formed “National Unity Government” has sent the United Kingdom a proposal to make reforms locally without the two-year dissolution of the House of Assembly as recommended in the …

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by Dana Kampa
May 12, 2022

COI slams ‘attack’ on registrar of interests

For 13 years as the territory’s first registrar of interests, Victoreen Romney-Varlack worked tirelessly to urge reluctant House of Assembly members to register their interests as required by law, according …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 4, 2022

HOA offers plan to avoid direct UK rule

In an attempt to avoid the partial suspension of the Constitution and a temporary takeover of the Virgin Islands government by the United Kingdom, VI political leaders are proposing that …

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by Dana Kampa
May 2, 2022

Marchers protest direct UK rule, but others open

“Whose country is this?” Angelle Cameron shouted to a crowd gathered Monday morning along the road near the Governor’s Office. “Ours!” the crowd yelled back. “Whose country is this?” “Ours!” …

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by Dana Kampa
April 29, 2022

COI officially recommends 2-year UK takeover [FULL REPORT INCLUDED]

The day after Premier Andrew Fahie’s arrest in Miami, Governor John Rankin said Friday morning that he had decided to expedite the release of the Commission of Inquiry report, which …

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by Dana Kampa
April 28, 2022

COI report to be public in June, guv says

After finishing an initial review of the 1,000-plus-page report by the Commission of Inquiry, Governor John Rankin said on April 21 that he will disclose it to leaders in the …

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by Dana Kampa
January 6, 2022

COI report delayed 3 more months

Another delay of the Commission of Inquiry report that would have been due this month means it may not be delivered until April, Governor John Rankin said Tuesday. The delay …

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by Dana Kampa
December 3, 2021

Premier pushed for EZ Shipping border barges, guv says

In a move that cost taxpayers more than $2 million, Premier Andrew Fahie authorised the use of three barges owned by EZ Shipping for border security during the Covid-19 pandemic …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 5, 2021

Plan to pay speaker’s fees sparks protest

A constellation of issues rose to the surface when about two dozen protesters demonstrated Monday morning in front of the Save the Seed Energy Centre — the House of Assembly’s …

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by Dana Kampa
November 1, 2021

Ex-guv: Drug links alleged among ‘highest’ officeholders

Though launching the Commission of Inquiry was one of the most difficult decisions he has made, former Governor Gus Jaspert said during a COI hearing last week that it was …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
COI Gus Jaspert
October 30, 2021

In a Commission of Inquiry first, auditor cross-examined

In a first for the Commission of Inquiry, Auditor General Sonia Webster was called on Oct. 20 to be cross-examined by Queen’s Counsel Sir Geoffrey Cox on behalf of the …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 28, 2021

Facing COI, Fahie explains rocky UK relationship

In response to allegations of poor governance aired during the ongoing Commission of Inquiry, Premier Andrew Fahie last week described a pattern of systemic problems with the Virgin Islands’ constitutional …

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by Dana Kampa
October 28, 2021

Commissioner of Inquiry wraps up oral hearings

Since May, the Commission of Inquiry has been meeting with public officers, political operatives, and elected leaders to probe allegations of potential corruption and serious dishonesty in the Virgin Islands.  …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 26, 2021

COI probes Crown land transfers

Crown land makes up a third of all the land in the Virgin Islands, and last week’s Commission of Inquiry hearings delved into how those parcels change hands. Over the …

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by Dana Kampa
October 24, 2021

Deputy premier slams inquiry at United Nations meeting

As the Commission of Inquiry continued its work here in the territory, Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley repeated the government’s often-stated complaints about the process this month before a …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
UN IN NY
October 22, 2021

Auditors stand by reports, refuting PS

Auditor General Sonia Webster and Internal Auditor Dorea Corea fired back against criticism of their reports on Friday, standing by their claims that the Premier’s Office refused to cooperate with …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
October 21, 2021

Commission of Inquiry grills governor over United Kingdom’s role in the British Virgin Islands

During a Tuesday hearing with Governor John Rankin, the Commission of Inquiry probed whether successive governors have fulfilled their obligation under the Virgin Islands Constitution to support the people of …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 18, 2021

Ports lawyer lost job after pushing for due diligence on Pasea Place lease

Shortly after the BVI Ports Authority board decided in July 2019 to lease a property owned by board member Patsy Lake, the agency’s general counsel recommended several due-diligence measures in …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
Pasea Place
October 15, 2021

Asked about NPP, Fahie points to late premier

When the Commission of Inquiry asked Premier Andrew Fahie on Monday about his role in the controversial Neighbourhood Partnership Project from 2008 to 2010, he repeatedly deflected responsibility to late …

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by Dana Kampa
October 15, 2021

Willock ordered to pay legal costs

A judge has dismissed Speaker of the House Julian Willock’s claim that government should pay legal costs exceeding $121,000 related to his withdrawn request for an injunction against three Commission …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK

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