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Controversial Cruise Pier Project still in cross hairs, more questions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial Cruise Pier Project built under the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration that escaped a Commission of Inquiry, and which the public was told the cost would be between $40M to $50M but ended up costing tax payers over $90M with a $40M plus over-run, is back in the spot light.
Governor Duncan should be whistle-blower for the people – E.G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local talk show host and retired civil servant Edmund G. Maduro believes Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE is being hypocritical with his announcement that he wishes to see a Whistle-blower Act in the Virgin Islands.
Rumour is one thing, evidence is another- Governor Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite becoming unpopular for not calling a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the controversial Ports Development Project even when the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Auditor General, along with the public, would have strongly recommended it, Governor John S. Duncan OBE insists it was the right decision.
Governor being petty while important matters ignored- Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the call for a commission of inquiry on the Cruise Pier Development Project among other pressing concerns of the territory being ignored by Governor John S. Duncan OBE, radio show host and retired civil servant Edmund G. Maduro is furious that Governor Duncan has the time to challenge the media on what he described as petty matters.
Is Governor Duncan just enjoying a paid vacation?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A number of prominent figures in the VI have roundly condemned the tenure of Governor John S. Duncan OBE, all of them agreeing that his time in the territory has been mired in controversy and acting outside of the interest of Virgin Islanders.
We need Premier Smith to live up to ‘Gov’t in sunshine’ pledge- Gov John S. Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While refusing to order a Commission of Inquiry into the controversial Ports Development Project despite a host of allegations of corruption, Governor John S. Duncan OBE has called for more transparency from the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government led by Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith.
Gov Duncan shuns allegations NDP influenced decision on CoI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE has refused to comment on the allegations made by Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) that Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith influenced his decision to not order a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the cruise pier development project. According to Governor Duncan, he was very clear in his broadcast announcement what were the steps taken in arriving at his decision.
‘Premier Smith influenced Governor’s decision!’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has expressed concern regarding the decision by Governor John S. Duncan OBE not to put in place a Commission of Inquiry for the Cruise Pier Development Project and called into question his making a decision based on a study that Premier Dr the Honourable had a hand in commissioning.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Governor has made his decision!' – Hon Ralph T. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Assembly Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE (R9) said that while the PAC made a recommendation for a Commission of Inquiry into the ports project, the Governor has made his decision which he considers final.
UPDATE: ‘No need for COI on ports or other projects!’ Gov John S. Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE moments ago announced that he has found no need for a Commission of Inquiry (COI) on the cruise pier development project.
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