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VINO stands by statement on desperate & disgraced Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- We read today May 13, 2016 on a pro-government online news site that the controversial Minister for Education and Culture Myron V. Walwyn reportedly has filed a suit in the High Court against an ordinary citizen for defending his good name.
Avoiding NHI's collapse by putting patients first
By Alred C. Frett
Moving from Foolishness to Possibilities:
We have finally exited April; a Special Month - not just because it is All Fools Month but because this should have been the Month of Free and Fair VI Elections that could have forestalled those damages we have seen done over the past 10-months… Even those steeped in denial have now become concerned that Leaders are unable to show real accomplishments in the People’s interest.
Expats are scared of joining unions - Talk show hosts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Television talk show host Richard C. de Castro and co-host Bevin A. George have expressed their concern over the continuation of workplace abuse in the territory, saying that the large number of work permit workers makes it difficult for there to be any worker representation.
We are doing the decent thing with Little Dix Bay workers - Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) said the closure of Rosewood Little Dix Bay and Biras Creek on the sister island of Virgin Gorda has created exceptional circumstances which necessitate a departure from the norm in preferring VIslanders and Belongers over non-Belongers.
Sabals Law to represent IDEA Inc. & Hugh E. Darley vs VI Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Project Developer of the Cruise Pier Development Project, Hugh E. Darley has confirmed that he has retained the services of John Carrington QC of Sabals Law to represent IDEA Inc. in their quest to recover monies allegedly owed as per their agreement.
BVI Airways Agreement 'guarantees' money will be repaid- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith yesterday, April 25, 2016 reiterated that the money being made available to BVI Airways is not a grant and that it will be repaid.
Hon Fraser’s ‘mistrust’ of NDP Gov't offends HoA Members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chiding the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government for not coming to the House and “leveling” with the people and that it was tantamount to deception, Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) said he was given no choice but to not support the Government’s bid in the House of Assembly to secure a $25M line of credit to keep Government afloat.
FS legislation 'systematically eliminating' middle class in VI- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) called on the Government to reclassify small businesses and local companies so that they can be free of the heavy burdens placed on international companies moving large amounts of money through the various vehicles in the territory’s financial services sector.
NDP doing 'foolishness' with taxpayers money' – Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Often controversial talk show host Donald E. de Castro lambasted Government for what he called “doing a lot of foolishness” with public monies when things are not well with the territory.
Is NDP afraid of an investigation if they had kept Ports MD? - Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Opposition member Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has dared Government to keep embattled former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Claude O. Skelton-Cline at his post and face any investigations that may result.
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