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The Premier caved; Provided essential documents- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said he voted in favour of the Bill entitled ‘Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act 2018’ as his primary concern with the Bill was addressed in Committee Stage.
Premier a winner! 10-2 in favour of controversial recovery agency Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was always expected, despite the many concerns and objections from legislators before and during the debates, that the Bill entitled ‘Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act 2018 was going to be passed in the House of Assembly with amendments.
An NDP collapse? Efforts to convince rebel backbenchers to vote with leader @ stake
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith (AL) is clearly not in control of his government, as the National Democratic Party (NDP) is on the verge of a collapse.
Vote for NDP Chairman & other officers rescheduled to February 6, 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It seems like someone in leadership position in the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is dodging a meeting to vote for a new party chairman to replace Louis Potter, who is strongly supported by Party Leader and President Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL).
'Abstinence is for sexual activity'- Skelton-Cline to Backbenchers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The recent decision by Junior Minister for Trade and Investment Promotions, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) and Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines to abstain on the vote for the House of Assembly (HoA) to give approval to borrow monies from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is not sitting well with social commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline.
A Brexit Two Remake!
Dickson Igwe
British Prime Minister, Theresa M. May, has called for a surprise UK General Election for June 8, 2017. This amounts to Brexit Two.
2017 Budget passes despite 4 Members no show!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite what some described as spreading ‘alternative facts’ and downright lies, especially from the likes of controversial Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL), the 2017 Budget was approved by Government.
PM Cameron out! UK out! In vote to leave EU
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a referendum that the world paid keen attention to on June 23, 2016, Britain voted to leave the European Union, with the Leave campaign securing around 51.8 per cent of the vote.
Vote for Miss BVI now!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With just a few hours to go until the Miss World People's Choice Award Vote closes franchise holder Mr Damion C. Grange urges persons to get their finger stuck to their key pads and vote all they can for Miss BVI World Rosanna K. Chichester.
Vote VI's Wattley for Morgan State Athlete of the Year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Now is the chance to make a vote count for one of the unsung heroes of the Virgin Islands Track and Field as Brittany Wattley has been nominated for Morgan State University (MSU) Athlete of the Year 2012.