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Too much corruption, depression & death
By Alred C. Frett
As we journey through the last month of 2013 we need Truth for the Youth more than ever but I expect no overnight miracle - Leaders may chose to be more upset with me rather than change their ways in the Best Interests of the People… Nonetheless, it is no joke when I say Oppression causes Depression which increases Diabetes, Hypertension and various Cancers and Diseases.
Making our children landless & penniless
By Alred C. Frett
I promised to answer your questions from time to time and today I will do some… At the same time, you may be familiar with some (if not all) the persecution and victimisation inflicted on me by those in 'High Offices' so this would be a good time to research as to whether their actions are justified… This is not to seek help for my cause but gather information for your children’s sake.
Corruption: the Nigerian model of living in hell
By Dickson Igwe
This is the first of a series of stories warning of the destructive consequences of corruption to Virgin Islands prosperity and development. Corruption is a diabolical monster, robbing present and future generations. The Nigerian corruption model is stated in this first article. The story warns leaders contemplating corruption of corruption’s disastrous consequences. It uses the Nigerian model of corrupt governance.
The Act of Oppression & Consequence of Depression = Slavery
Heroes & She-roes replaced by Empty Promises: Thanks – It has been a while and some have flattered me by saying the last article was so good that it drained me – Not really and with so much wrong happening to our youth, it’s impossible not to see their suffering and feel their pain - With the death of so many friends these past weeks have been very emotional but I’m still on ZROD & ZVCR, Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays.
Exclusive: Jack & Erickson allege evidence of corruption in drug trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two men accused of being involved in a drug and money laundering conspiracy have contended that there have been errors in their trial and are alleging police corruption with claims of the removal of some of the evidence.
Proper assessments needed for approval of landside of Port Project -Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The leaked Auditor General's Report on the Port Development Project, which unearthed corruption, conflict of interest, disregard for the laws of the Virgin Islands, unfair practices, undue influence in favour of one developer, disregard for the established tendering process and no one looking out for the interest of the people and tax payers of the Virgin Islands, putting the residents at a disadvantage, remains active in the minds of the people of the Virgin Islands.
Public Finance Act ignored on Port Project- Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The war of words continues over the damning Audit Report of the Port Development Project now tied around the neck of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration.
Transparency: the panacea of good government
By Dickson Igwe
A story titled ‘CALL TO END CORRUPTION WORLDWIDE’, penned by Bailey Penn, appeared after the following narrative on transparency was written. This ‘Life Watcher’ considers it fortuitous indeed that the Op Ed piece appeared in the BVI Beacon of October 31, 2013. The piece could not have appeared at a better time. It provides the perfect introduction for a story extolling the virtues of transparency in Virgin Islands politics.
Ex-Detroit mayor sentenced to 28 years in prison for corruption
Fox News
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in prison for corruption, after a series of scandals destroyed his political career and helped steer a crisis-laden city even deeper into trouble.
Researching before revealing
By Alred C. Frett
When Voice of the People is Choice for the People: With persons meeting and asking me about the absence of my regular column I should be flattered but while I appreciate the fact that you have been reading them it is more important that you understand the message… This mission must not be just talk for the sake of talking but a factual supply of information for critical thinking on the way to making informed decisions.
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