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Governor is not looking for corruption hard enough- Hugh E. Darley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Project Developer of the Cruise Pier Development Project Mr Hugh E. Darley believes that Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE, has not looked very hard to find the corruption in the $82.9 million and counting project.
Bitter lessons from Nigeria- Part 2
By Dickson Igwe
Nigeria’s parlous state is a lesson to all nations and societies. Wholesome values and moral principles are at the core of any type of social and economic progress and development. Values decide national destiny. Values determine the effectiveness of a country’s institutions. The pursuit of social and economic development, outside of a wholesome national values system, is tantamount to building a house on sand.
Exclusive: ‘The NDP & I are not corrupt’ Governor Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Facing the fallout from not having the Commission of Inquiry over the controversial Ports Development Project despite compelling evidence of wrongdoing and his alleged callous disregard for law and order by not upholding the constitution of the Virgin Islands, many have started to question the integrity of the United Kingdom appointed Governor John S. Duncan OBE in public and private.
Gov’t cannot play politics @ my expense- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Claude O. Skelton-Cline last evening April 12, 2016 said at a press conference that he wants two things – his good name back and his “reasonable expectations” to be fulfilled as a former National Democratic Party (NDP) “soldier”, and hence his move to the courts seeking redress for his contract not being renewed.
UPDATE: Under pressure Operation Lucan charges 3 RVIPF officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following criticisms from the public and media over its failure to produce any results after nearly two years in existence while hundreds of thousands of taxpayers monies were being spent, Operation Lucan today, Monday April 4, 2016 announced that its detectives had arrested three men and charged them with various criminal offences.
Hon Vanterpool took 'unnecessary heat' for Pier Park project – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith said his Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool took some “unnecessary” heat for the cruise pier development project but persevered nevertheless.
‘I have not & will not be involved in corruption! – Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) said he can sleep well at nights knowing that he has not been involved in any form of corruption whatsoever with regard to the cruise pier development project and demanded proof of same from anyone making such allegations.
Hon Fahie wants laws to protect ‘whistleblowers’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As allegations of mismanagement of public funds and corruption by the National Democratic Party (NDP) run rife and the NDP Government's disregard for transparency and accountability, Opposition Member Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is calling for laws to protect whistleblowers and said the Opposition will be strongly advocating for such.
Jennifer Potter-Questelles In as Ports Chairwoman! Lettsome Out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst the allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds on the Ports Development Project, the BVI Ports Authority has secured a new Chairwoman.
Ports project cost soaring @ almost $83M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) today January 25, 2016 reported on the status of the cruise pier development project, updating the public that the total cost of the project has swelled to $82.9 million against the previously estimated total of $45 million.
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