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Economy to worsen, people are hurting-Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has argued that given the circumstances leading up to the territory's current economic situation, it stands to reason that without meaningful intervention on the part of government the economy of the Virgin Islands will worsen over the next twelve months rather than get better.
VIslanders should be frustrated with pier project – Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Julio S. Henry believes Virgin Islanders should all be frustrated with what has been happening with the Cruise Pier Development Project.
UPDATE: Protest action awaiting police permission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Organisers are currently awaiting feedback from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) with regard to whether they will receive permission to proceed with what has now evolved into a protest motorcade on issues related to the economy and current cruise pier development negotiations.
Premier: Economy still robust; businesses have to adjust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith has insisted that he is sticking to his claims that the economy is robust amidst layoffs and business closures while noting that the issue was a relative one.
Immigrant finger pointing a result of slowing VI economy – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Persons are becoming disgruntled with the Virgin Islands’ worsening and slowing economy, according to Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA.
NDP Gov't does not have a grip on VI economy – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Contending that the Virgin Islands (VI) economy is currently at a crossroads, Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has accused the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) of not having a grip on affairs as the economy continues to slip.
VI sat on its hands during recession – Commentator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator and host of the Umoja Show, Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka believes that the Virgin Islands (VI) sat on its hands during the recession period and failed to prepare for the future, especially with regard to the tourism sector.
Missing link, free enterprise, and Virgin Islands Airport Politics
By Dickson Igwe
Is privatization the way forward for the Virgin Islands economy? Big government is one of the bogeymen affecting Virgin Islands commercial and economic progress negatively. The very large size of the public sector is a weight on free enterprise. This story looks at the airport development model, and suggests that privatization or part privatization of certain public assets is the solution to weaning the country off the public sector and creating a new commercial dynamism.
Territory under attack – 3D Show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru is of the view that the Virgin Islands (VI) needs to set its sights towards creating a regional economy in attempts at diversification after a caller on a local radio show suggested that the VI economy was under attack.
Virgin Islands politics and public relations woes
By Dickson Igwe
A series of stories looks at the Virgin Islands political scene as midterm approaches: What is the political pulse of the country approximately two and a half years before another general election season begins? This narrative asks why the Government, despite pursuing policies of economic growth, appears to be increasingly unpopular among certain voter demographics. It also takes a closer look at the Opposition.
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