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January 11, 2023

COMMENTARY — Gov’t thanked for avoiding direct rule

“There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune.” In an ironic sort of way, this line from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar …

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by Medita Wheatley
October 18, 2022

EDITORIAL: Government, governor must collaborate on reform promises

This month brought good and bad news as Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley both reported on the first three months of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry …

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by BVI Beacon
July 27, 2022

HOA officially ‘rejects’ direct UK rule

More than a month ago, the new National Unity Government agreed to work with the United Kingdom to carry out reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry — thereby avoiding …

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by Dana Kampa
July 25, 2022

EDITORIAL: Next year’s general election must not derail reforms

With a general election due early next year, there is a very real danger that a divisive campaign season could derail the ongoing governance reforms and trigger direct rule by …

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by BVI Beacon
June 15, 2022

EDITORIAL: Virgin Islands democracy has dodged a bullet — for now

This democracy dodged a bullet on June 8. Kudos to Virgin Islands and United Kingdom leaders for mapping a route to comprehensive governance reform without resorting immediately to a partial …

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by BVI Beacon
June 3, 2022

Government in talks with Britain on proposal

On May 11, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley announced that his National Unity Government was waiting for the United Kingdom to respond to a proposal for carrying out governance reforms …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 16, 2022

EDITORIAL: Now is the time for transparency

Throughout his Commission of Inquiry, Sir Gary Hickinbottom demonstrated an unshakeable commitment to transparency. As a result, his findings have currency in the Virgin Islands community, which was able to …

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by BVI Beacon
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 1, 2022

EDITORIAL: Direct UK rule should be a very last resort

The stakes are high as the United Kingdom-appointed Commission of Inquiry prepares to submit its recommendations to Governor John Rankin next month. Following two similar COIs in the Turks and …

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by BVI Beacon
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