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Education system has failed the youths – caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A caller to the radio programme Umoja, which was aired Thursday January 26, 2012, was of the opinion that the education system was to blame for the lack of employment of Virgin Islanders especially in the marine industry.
No need to immediately expand airport- Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Now that local carrier VI Airlink is authorised to fly in and out of US ports, Cromwell Smith believes that it is an opportune time for Government to step in to ensure the survival of the local enterprise and does not necessarily have to immediately expand the airport once VI Airlink is able to acquire the Embraer 170.
Negative blogs display a certain lack of maturity in society- Natalio Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio talk show host and member of the People’s Patriotic Alliance (PPA) Natalio Wheatley has called on bloggers to desist from making negative comments but rather focus on making positive contributions to issues that would foster healthy discussion and goodwill.
US fast food franchise would kill local businesses – Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), a US fast food franchise if allowed to set up shop in the Virgin Islands would kill local businesses, opined talk show host Cromwell Smith on Thursday, January 5, 2012 on “Umoja”.
Ray George went against his people for foreign interest - Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although being of the view that axed Government contracted officer Ray George went against the development of his own VIslanders by siding with the controversial Biwater project, Cromwell Smith believes he should not have been “thrown out”.
Economy is insecure!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The hosts of the radio programme Umoja, aired November 17, 2011, believes that the economy is in an insecure position since a large portion of the businesses in the tourism and financial sectors are owned by foreign investors and noted that Government needs to strategise to relieve the economy from being in such a precarious position.
‘Tax after sales’ an option for stimulating economy?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ensuring fair competition and implementing ‘tax after sales’ could be two methods that would bring in the much needed funds to sustain the Territory’s economy, two talk show hosts recommended.
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