TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – This British Overseas territory’s government has launched a website to track the good governance reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (COI).
The website www.vicoiimplementation.vg was launched earlier this week, and people can access information on the government’s progress as it tries to implement 50 recommendations that the UK-funded COI demanded as an alternative to snatching power away from locally elected leaders.
The site showcases information in various forms — charts, reports, and statements showing all the government’s work since the recommendations were made.
Senior research analyst in the Premier’s Office Joseph Rosan said some features are yet to be added to the site but added that regular updates will be made so the public can have up-to-date information on how the excellent governance measures are being implemented.
“We won’t be able to share everything happening in the background. But this website allows us to share some summarisations with the public,” Rosan explained.
The implementation of the COI recommendations has reportedly taken a toll on civil servants across the government, as outgoing Governor John Rankin pressed the government to move swiftly to prevent the UK from invoking the Order In Council that would take legislative power away from locals.
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has maintained that his government is doing its best to implement the measures amid the regular day-to-day duties of civil servants.
While maintaining that he’s committed to implementing the changes, Premier Wheatley has been on a global campaign, calling for support from the international community to press the UK to remove the Order In Council, which is being dangled above the heads of elected leaders.
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