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Carrot Bay Fisherman’s Dock contract signed- Shaina M. Smith
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the First District Shaina M. Smith said a contract has been signed for the completion of the Fisherman’s Dock in Carrot Bay so that fishermen in the area would be able to ply their trade in a more convenient way now that facilities will be constructed.
‘Half of HoA members are political criminals’ – Ishmael E. Brathwaite
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the political race heats up just days ahead of the June 8, 2015 polls, one prospective candidate believes that half of the members of the Second House of Assembly are worthy of criminal prosecution.
7th District under economic depression- Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The cat-o’-nine tails was unleashed across the back of Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering, who is also the Seventh District Representative, as he was extensively lambasted for neglecting the district.
Hon Archibald C. Christian apologises to those he offended
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – "I pledged that I will continue to speak the truth at all times dealing with your matters, and that I did. I may have offended some persons along the way, but tonight I sincerely apologise if I did.”
‘Do not split your votes’ – Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Outgoing Ninth District Representative Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has called on the people of the territory not to split their votes but to vote solidly for the district and At Large candidates of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) come election day June 8, 2015.
Zoe J. Walcott-McMillan plans big changes to 5th district
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Fifth District candidate Zoe J. Walcott-McMillan has proposed a number of key developments to the district she calls home and one day sees it as becoming the territory’s second city.
‘Early elections call has left a bad taste in many mouths’- Elford W. Parsons
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Addressing some 150 persons that turned up at his campaign launch at the Cane Garden Bay Park on Sunday May 17, 2015, Second District candidate on the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) slate, Elford W. Parsons laid out several ideas he has for the Second District, including to boost tourism in areas like Brewer’s Bay and to empower youth through information technology, however, he said he wanted a 'shared vision' for the district as he wants to do what the people wants.
Hon Fahie maintains 'NDP is the most corrupt'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and incumbent First District candidate Andrew A. Fahie reiterated his accusation of the National Democratic Party (NDP) being full of corruption, an accusation he had first made in January this year.
Dr Rawle R. Hannibal now running At Large
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – In one of the latest developments on the Virgin Islands political scene, Dr Rawle R. Hannibal, who had announced his intention to contest the June 8, 2015 General Election as an Independent candidate for the Ninth District seat, will now be contesting as a Territorial At Large candidate.
‘We’ll make early childhood education a priority’ – Dr Karl Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last evening May 16, 2015, Dr Karl Dawson, President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, officially launched his At Large candidacy under the Virgin Islands Party banner, giving a commitment to look at education policies surrounding early childhood education to set a foundation for a brighter future of the territory.
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