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Inquiry

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
October 14, 2021

Premier dodges Commission of Inquiry questions during testy hearing on Covid stimulus

As the Covid-19 pandemic continued to batter the Virgin Islands economy in September 2020, Premier Andrew Fahie authorised a system of distributing stimulus grants to religious organisations and schools, he …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 11, 2021

Skelton-Cline dodges many COI questions

Government consultant and radio personality Claude Skelton-Cline initially refused to answer many of the Commission of Inquiry’s questions on Oct. 4 after claiming its probe was unfairly focusing on him …

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by Dana Kampa
October 7, 2021

Attorney General blasts Commission of Inquiry’s belongership hearing

During a Sept. 28 hearing, the Commission of Inquiry read from a document recounting a 2019 Cabinet meeting in which members considered granting belongership to a rapist imprisoned in the …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 1, 2021

Commission of Inquiry alleges Customs programme may violate law

In its roughly 40-year history, the Customs Department’s Partial Payment Programme has never been governed by a formal policy, despite Custom Commissioner Wade Smith’s assurance following a December audit that …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 1, 2021

Imprisoned convicts were considered for belongership

As part of government’s 2019 “fast-track” programme, Cabinet considered granting belonger status to two convicted criminals, including a man serving 10 years for rape in the United States, Commission of …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 27, 2021

COI team returns to ESHS wall project

The Commission of Inquiry revisited the auditor general’s special report on the Elmore Stoutt High School wall on Monday, calling former Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn to answer various …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 24, 2021

Premier disbanded the climate change board even though he knew it was likely illegal

When Cabinet ministers effectively disbanded the Climate Change Trust Fund board shortly after the 2019 general election, they knew that then-Attorney General Baba Aziz believed the move was unlawful, Premier …

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by Joey Waldinger

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