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December 19th, 2013
Walters Recreational Park important element for national pride- Premier Smith

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- No doubt a sign of appreciation, a large number of persons including some anxious children attended the Opening and Naming of the newly constructed park in Virgin Gorda in honour of two outstanding Virgin Gorda residents, Leopold and Laura Walters today, December 19, 2013.

December 18th, 2013
Did the Premier lie about knowledge of Auditor General’s Report?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of lies and more lies from our political leaders have again raised its head and stunned the Virgin Islands community. Many are shaking their heads as they could not believe what they heard in the House of Assembly on December 17, 2013.

December 16th, 2013
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.

December 11th, 2013
Much mingling at BVIFSC’s annual Xmas social!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- If you needed to see that person you haven’t seen in a long time or to get a light word in to some of the leading stakeholders in society, including Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith and Governor William B. McCleary, then the place to be was at The Moorings where the BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) annual Christmas social was held on December 10, 2013.

December 10th, 2013
Virgin Islands a no show at Nelson Mandela’s funeral

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While most of the World including the Heads of Governments of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Community (Caricom) will be represented at the once in a life time event of the memorial service and funeral of the International freedom fighter and former South African President Nelson R. Mandela, the Virgin Islands will be absent.

December 10th, 2013
‘I have to keep my eyes on Gov’t’ – Hon. Fraser

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Reports given by Government in the House of Assembly on the reserve fund in the past few sittings have caused Representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, to have raised eyebrow as to Government’s motives and trend of reporting.

December 6th, 2013
UPDATE: Premier Smith & Hon. Fraser pay tribute to Nelson Mandela

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has extended condolences to the people of South Africa and the rest of the world on the death of former President Nelson Mandela.

December 5th, 2013
Premier Discusses Territorial Matters with UK Students

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On the heels of the recently concluded Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in the United Kingdom (UK), the BVI London office played host to the Premier and a wide cross section of BVI students in London at its annual Student Orientation.

December 2nd, 2013
NDP signed only 3 TIEAs compared to VIP’s 22

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite their rhetoric and jet setting trips around the world, many Virgin Islanders and some in the Financial Services sector have said the ruling National Democratic Party government of Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has done little or nothing to protect our vital Financial Services industry.

November 26th, 2013
Churches need to take the front seat in VI – Hon. Fahie

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – “I challenge the church, even at this honouring ceremony, to start to take the front seat in the country rather than the back seat,” challenged Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie on November 17, 2013.

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