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Governor announces corruption inquiry
Pointing to longstanding concerns about poor governance in the territory, outgoing Governor Gus Jaspert on Monday announced a wide-ranging commission of inquiry that will probe allegations of potential corruption, political …
During his final days in office, Governor Gus Jaspert, pictured during a press conference last year, announced the launch of an official investigation into potential corruption and other misconduct by public officials. (File photo: DANA KAMPA)
Pointing to longstanding concerns about poor governance in the territory, outgoing Governor Gus Jaspert on Monday announced a wide-ranging commission of inquiry that will probe allegations of potential corruption, political intimidation and abuse of public funds, among other issues.
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HOA debates disaster bill, passes other laws
In recent months, Virgin Islands leaders have placed focus on the role of self-determination in the territoryâs future development as they plan a review of the 2007 Constitution. The House …
Proposed new legislation would help the territory respond to disasters like
Hurricane Irma, which destroyed Cane Garden Bay (above) and most of the rest of the territory. (File photo: CONOR KING DEVITT)
In recent months, Virgin Islands leaders have placed focus on the role of self-determination in the territoryâs future development as they plan a review of the 2007 Constitution. The House of Assembly explored more detailed implications of independence on issues such as disaster preparedness during this weekâs sitting.
âConservativeâ Covid-era budget passes
After discussing the financial challenges and uncertain future tied to the Covid-19 pandemic, the House of Assembly passed the $402 million 2021 budget on Tuesday. âAre we out of the …
Premier Andrew Fahie and opposition leader Marlon Penn, along with other members of the House of Assembly, discussed the 2021 budget this week. (Photo: PROVIDED)
After discussing the financial challenges and uncertain future tied to the Covid-19 pandemic, the House of Assembly passed the $402 million 2021 budget on Tuesday.
âAre we out of the woods financially? The answer is no,â Premier Andrew Fahie said Monday during the first day of the two-day budget debate. âDo we have challenges? The answer is yes. But I challenge anyone to show me a country that doesnât.â
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Two tourists test positive for Covid
The day before seaports were scheduled to reopen to tourists, government on Monday bumped the date to Jan. 21 and announced that a visitor who arrived last week had tested …
Inter-island ferry services continue, but international ferries that were set to relaunch Tuesday now wonât run until Jan. 21, leaders announced Monday. (Photo: DANA KAMPA)
The day before seaports were scheduled to reopen to tourists, government on Monday bumped the date to Jan. 21 and announced that a visitor who arrived last week had tested positive for Covid-19. On Wednesday, officials announced another tourist had tested positive.