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Governor John Rankin

February 19, 2025

EDITORIAL: Register of Interests a shameful COI fail

The House of Assembly and Governor Daniel Pruce should be ashamed of themselves for leaving in place absurd rules limiting the public’s access to HOA members’ Register of Interests. In …

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by BVI Beacon
June 4, 2024

EDITORIAL: New COI reform target must be met

May 31 marked the expiration of the original two-year deadline to implement the 48 agreed governance reforms recommended by the 2022 Commission of Inquiry report. With Governor Daniel Pruce now …

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by BVI Beacon
April 11, 2024

HOA votes to change Register of Interests

House of Assembly members voted this week to make changes to their Register of Interests, but the extent of those changes is not clear because a bill they passed Tuesday …

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by Allison Vaughn
March 25, 2024

Bill keeps restrictions on interests register

When lawmakers voted in July 2022 to make the Register of Interests public as advised by the Commission of Inquiry, they also added several viewing restrictions that drew strong criticism …

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by Allison Vaughn
February 16, 2024

After Rutley visit, premier ‘confident’ on reforms

Nearly half an hour late to the press conference he called on Friday morning, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley stepped into the multimedia room on the first floor of his …

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by Rushton Skinner
January 26, 2024

In exit interview, Rankin talks COI, Fahie arrest, Covid

Was the United Kingdom aware of allegations linking then-Premier Andrew Fahie to crimes before it launched the Commission of Inquiry? Did Governor John Rankin authorise the United States sting operation …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Outgoing Governor John Rankin
January 25, 2024

Governor bids farewell

In January 2021, Governor John Rankin arrived in the Virgin Islands days after his predecessor dropped a political bombshell by announcing a Commission of Inquiry into possible corruption in the …

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by Rushton Skinner
January 19, 2024

Branson’s cruise line makes first visit

Boarding Richard Branson’s new cruise liner, Valiant Lady, leaders and other guests from around the territory mingled and laughed on Sunday, eager to sample the experience of an adults-only cruise. …

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by Rushton Skinner
January 18, 2024

OECS blasts governor’s request for new powers

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States and several British overseas territories have strongly condemned Governor John Rankin’s request to the United Kingdom government for extra powers that he claimed are …

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by Shaun Connolly
January 11, 2024

Premier fumes as governor seeks new powers

Governor John Rankin drew the ire of elected leaders last week when he announced plans to seek additional powers to push through delayed Commission of Inquiry reforms. Premier Dr. Natalio …

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by Rushton Skinner
November 16, 2023

Veterans honoured at Remembrance Day

Twenty-seven veterans from across the world attended a Remembrance Day ceremony on Saturday at Government House, where leaders laid wreaths to honour military personnel who have died in the line …

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by The BVI Beacon
October 26, 2023

Tammy barely brushes Virgin Islands

In a close call over the weekend, Hurricane Tammy passed within 100 miles of the Virgin Islands but brought little more than sporadic showers, high surf, and airport and seaport …

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by Rushton Skinner
October 20, 2023

Crime spike leaves leaders explaining

Following a string of high-profile crimes in recent days, law enforcers are increasing police patrols across the territory, reviewing school security, and strengthening the border, among other measures, leaders said …

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by Rushton Skinner
October 20, 2023

No foul play suspected in detective’s death

Five days after a Virgin Islands police detective from the United Kingdom was found dead in a submerged jeep near the Road Town helipad, officials said they had found no …

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by Rushton Skinner
July 27, 2023

Public asked to help cops curb crime

Following a daylight armed robbery on July 1 and a high-speed boat chase last week, National Security Council leaders acknowledged concern among community members about violent crime and asked for …

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by Dana Kampa
May 11, 2023

Premier, governor attend coronation

As one of his first orders of international business since his re-election last month, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley joined world leaders in witnessing the coronation of King Charles III …

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by Dana Kampa
March 10, 2023

Governor stands by early-election claim

During a Friday press conference, Governor John Rankin stood by his recent claim that the Virgin Islands government could have requested early elections during the political turmoil last year following …

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by Alva Solomon
January 27, 2023

Throne speech promises wide-ranging reforms

Reforms to governance, education, environmental protection, health care and other areas are among the government’s legislative priorities for a new House of Assembly session that started Tuesday, Governor John Rankin …

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by Dana Kampa
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
October 13, 2022

After 20 years, public service compensation review starts

Asked to identify their primary job-related concern, 79 percent of Virgin Islands public officers who took a recent survey mentioned insufficient pay. Those concerns may soon be addressed with the …

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by Dana Kampa
October 6, 2022

Kudos and ‘concern’: Governor reviews reforms

Governor John Rankin on Oct. 4 published his first quarterly report on the ongoing reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry, guardedly praising the overall progress while also noting a …

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by Dana Kampa
October 6, 2022

Did Rankin okay Fahie sting in VI?

Nearly six months after then-Premier Andrew Fahie was arrested in Miami, new questions are arising about whether United Kingdom officials knew of the sting operation here that led to his …

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by Dana Kampa
September 23, 2022

Premier, governor attend Queen’s funeral

The world watched this week as Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest following her death on Sept. 8, and Virgin Islands leaders joined in mourning both here and in …

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by Dana Kampa
August 11, 2022

Governor: Commission of Inquiry reforms still on track

Despite a few delays in recent weeks, Governor John Rankin said yesterday that he has “no major concerns” with the government’s progress toward its commitment to implement a series of …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 19, 2022

Premier, guv tout reform progress

Despite a missed deadline to publish the Register of Interests by June 30, Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said on July 1 that they are pleased …

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by Dana Kampa

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