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No more room! Home for elderly maxed out-SFC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly continues to be filled to capacity as there is no room to accept anyone else.
Fraser speaks, LIME caves
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA, (R3) sought to challenge the National Democratic Party (NDP) government to intervene on residents’ behalf to have LIME rescind their decision to add $1.99 to customers bill for paper billing, it was taken as an outdated and erroneous representation by LIME.
10,000 work permits processed in 2013 while locals remain jobless- SFC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With unemployment in the Virgin Islands especially among the local youths at an all time high for the past three years, it was still made known that in 2013 alone some 10,000 work permit applications were processed by the National Democratic Party (NDP) government of the day.
Hons Fraser & Fahie praised for keeping country informed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A caller to the Virgin Islands Party(VIP) Radio Show “Let’s Talk” praised Legislators Hons Ralph T. O’Neal OBE (R9), Julian Fraser RA (R3) and Andrew A. Fahie (R1) for their extraordinary performance as Opposition Members.
Did Sr Magistrate Tamia Richards break law over Liquor License?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just like the Police Officers at all ranks, the Senior Magistrate within the Virgin Islands judiciary system should be upholding the laws of the Virgin Islands and be well aware that only the House of Assembly (HOA) elected by the people can make laws and regulations to bring the laws into force.
DFS Johnson confirms poor economy despite Premier’s rhetoric
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, continues to spread what many described as propaganda, that things in the Virgin Islands are “booming”, and the economy is “robust “, the Deputy Financial Secretary (DFS) in the Ministry of Finance with responsibility for Economic Development Ms Patlain Johnson’s report to the Standing Finance Committee via statistics shows that the Premier is off track.
Guyanese Xmas treat – BVI/GT we linking
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – There is no questioning the large number of persons resident in the Virgin Islands (VI) with strong roots and ties to the South American country, Guyana and with its Caribbean ties they have some unique traits and styles especially at Christmas time.
‘Thank you Hon Fraser’ – Parent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “My heart was warmed when recently my son, Mr ‘Bad Boy’, told me, ‘mom I never told you but I took up a course at college and was waiting to graduate before I told you as a surprise but I can’t hold it back anymore I must tell you,” said a parent who for several reasons asked that her name be kept confidential.
‘Name New Hospital for Premier Smith’ – Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “At some later date Mr O’Neal [Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE (R9)] if you agree, we can name the facility after [Dr the Hon D. Orlando Smith],” suggested Minister for Health and Social Development Ronnie W. Skelton as he said that would be fitting for the 40 years attachment of Premier Smith to the Health Care main facility.
Political heavy hitters skip budget debate contributions!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It came as a surprise to many as to who did not participate in the Budget Debate on December 15, 2014 during the Second Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Second House of Assembly as Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith presented his 2015 $311 million budget to the House of Assembly.
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