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NDP is in a hurry! - Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition and former Premier Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE believes the National Democratic Party (NDP) government is in a “hurry” but is hopeful that it could be able to make its plans a reality.
Hon. O’Neal ready to carry on work of Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE is back in the Territory and has indicated to Virgin Islands News Online that he is feeling much better and ready to carry out his duties as Leader of the Opposition.
VI worst off due to previous Gov't's failure to take hard cost cutting measures – FS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The decision to reduce expenditure in the civil service by more than $13 million this year could have been less dramatic had the previous Government made some “significant decisions” in 2010 when it introduced several cost cutting measures which has now put the Virgin Islands in a worst financial position.
VIP still being blamed for UK’s budget request – Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – 1st District representative, Hon. Andrew Fahie, finds its annoying that his party – the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) – is still being tagged as the reason for the United Kingdom wanting to review the Territory’s budget two months before it is passed in the House of Assembly (HOA).
Ralph O’Neal responds to Hubert O’Neal's "bribery" claims!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following allegations of bribery made by 9th District Candidate of the National Democratic Party (NDP) at this year's General Elections Dr. Hubert O’Neal against incumbent representative, now opposition leader Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, the district representative says he does not know what the fuss is about and that the opponent should accept the results.
VI elections are over, two weeks & counting!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today, Monday November 21, 2011, makes it two weeks since the Monday November 7, 2011Genral Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI) that have left the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) reeling after suffering their worst electoral drubbing in almost 40 years, sustaining heavy losses across the VI.
CCT Supports the National Parks Trust Celebrating 50 Years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CCT announced today, as a major sponsor of the National Parks Trust 50th Anniversary Jazz and Blues Concert, a number of exciting promotions for their customers, a press release from the telecommunications company stated.
Land titles given to some Anegadians are “bogus” – Lorie Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Lorie Rymer is claiming that land titles that were issued to Anegadians by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government on September 16, 2011 was a “bogus act” since in some cases, the areas allocated are not conducive for building.
Spooners Estate still viable option for new elderly home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Spooners Estate is still a viable option for the newly elected Government to construct a home for the elderly, revealed Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Ronnie Skelton.
Lorie Rymer: Major parties stole my ideas!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Though he’s back to ensuring his catering business is running smoothly, Lorie Rymer, an independent candidate who contested the 9th district at the November 7 General Elections, is surprised that the two main political parties stole some of his ideas during the campaign and presented them as their own.