Caribbean

With Threat of Direct UK Rule Still Looming Over BVI, Commission of Inquiry Reports Progress on Systemic Reforms

The British Virgin Islands has been making steady progress in tackling systemic reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry report that was published earlier this year  The Commission of Inquiry implementation unit issued a statement last week noting that its monthly progress report had been sent to Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley. Hadassah Ward, the units director, noted that work had begun on 48 of the 50 framework recommendations, with the other to be undertaken next year.  Overall, 34 percent of the 132 recommended actions have already been taken, 30 percent are underway, and 20 percent have not yet begun. Twenty-one actions, about 16 percent of the total, Ward noted, have been started but are “experiencing challenges.” Last week Tuesday's statement also included a visual summary of the government’s progress in implementing the agreed recommendations.  Questions from the public regarding going work o the Commission of Inquiry framework recommendations...