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Alleged laptop thief gets second chance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A woman, who allegedly stole a laptop and was seen on surveillance camera with it in her possession, must have breathed a sigh of relief today November 14, 2011 after the Virtual Complaint indicated to the court that he was no longer willing to continue with the matter since he was scheduled to leave the Territory on Wednesday and that he wanted to give the defendant another chance.
People will decide if I continue seeking political office- Zoe Walcott- McMillan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At Large candidate on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) slate at the recent elections Zoe Walcott-McMillan has shunned from stating what may have prevented her from being elected despite seeming to be very popular among the masses especially the youths during her campaign but has said she would contest again as long as the people decides so and of course the Virgin Islands Party congress.
Hon. Vanterpool wants a Virgin Islander for TRC’s top spot
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – More than likely a Virgin Islander will be tipped to be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), said Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool at the swearing in ceremony for the new Cabinet at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall on November 9, 2011.
Why the VIP lost the election?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Many reasons have been given for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) loss at the November 7, 2011 polls, with one candidate believing it had to do with the “spin” the now ruling party put on the global economic downturn, and made the people hold the VIP accountable for it along with the various infrastructural projects that were not completed.
UPDATE: Man arrested for A Value Supermarket break-in
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One man has been arrested for allegedly breaking in to the A Value Supermarket in East End on Friday night.
Bitter sweet moment: young people worked against us – Harrigan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) reflect on where they went wrong in the 2011 General Elections that led to their defeat at the polls, one of the areas they may be looking to build upon is to garner the support of the younger population.
More polling stations among considerations for 2015 Elections!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Not surprisingly, the amount of polling stations for General Elections is among the issues that would be looked at by the Elections Office in order for an even more efficient electoral process come next four years.
There should be certain qualifications for ministerial positions - Parsons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Legislator Eileene L. Parsons believes there should be certain qualification requirements for candidates running for elected office and ministerial positions.
Dr. Pickering can be VI’s Premier – Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The newly elected Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. Kedrick Pickering has come in for high praise from members of the Virgin Islands Party with one member seeing him as a future Premier of the Territory.
Fahie’s advice: Don’t get caught up with the post
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Andrew Fahie, the former Minister for Education and Culture, advice for the newly appointed National Democratic Party (NDP) Ministers of Government is not to get caught up in the post instead they should “get caught up in the purpose”.
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