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Two powerful HOA committee meetings this week!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government remains unpopular and the House of Assembly (HOA) is regarded very low among public opinion with some labeling it as a circus, elected members were busy this week working.
Budget Address for January 13, 2014 HOA meeting!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - This news site’s many sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has informed us that the House of Assembly (HOA) will have its first meeting of 2014 on Monday January 13 where the 2014 Budget Address is expected to be delivered.
UPDATE: Opp. Leader to fire off questions @ Dec 17 HOA!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The popular and fire brand Opposition member and Third District Representative Honourable Julian Fraser RA, will have some help tomorrow December 17, 2013 from the Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE in the House of Assembly as he will be firing off several questions to the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government.
Premier flip-flops again! Now admits VI in a recession!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After being the bud of jokes by the business community and ordinary citizens for months for claiming the economy was “robust and getting better”, the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, has now admitted in the House of Assembly today November 19, 2013 that the Virgin Islands is in a recession.
7 ESHS students to be expelled- Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some seven (7) students of the Elmore Stoutt High School are to be expelled. This is according to Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, who informed the House of Assembly today, Tuesday November 19, 2013.
Auditor General Port Report not on HOA agenda for next Sitting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI- Many residents were anticipating obtaining a copy of the controversial Port Development Audit conducted by Ms Sonia M. Webster, the Virgin Islands’ Auditor General.
HOA to meet on November 19, 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands is scheduled to next meet on November 19, 2013 at the House Chambers in Road Town, the Virgin Islands’ capital city.
Name bill on 'status of children' in Reeial George’s honour- Hon. J.A. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “He was bold enough to bring it (bill on illegitimate children in the VI) before the Legislative Council (now House of Assembly) and even though it was unsuccessful he was committed in seeing equality and justice for those who were considered illegitimate. That much a fair person he was, he was the first to ever have taken such a step,” said member for the Second District Honourable J. Alvin Christopher in reflecting on the political life of the late Mr Reeial George.
Premier Smith bashes local media
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has joined his rookie legislators in criticizing the local media.
2nd District Rep. cautions on seriousness of No-Confidence Motion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “Madam Speaker, I believe if I do what I suppose to do and we do what we suppose to do in the Opposition and we bring a Motion of No-Confidence against this Government it would be able to stand. The people would see exactly what we are talking about because we would lay a public document for the people’s consumption, for the people to see the information and we wouldn't have to say anything of no kind of assumption of that sort since the facts would then dictate.”
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