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December 9th, 2014
Recognizing the Efforts of our People in Protests and Names

By Alred C. Frett

A Major Reason why we continue to give over 20-Book Scholarships per year:

Slave descendants have the highest level of Information Retention in the World and while that should be a Blessing we have allowed it to become a Curse… This all started when Masters learnt the best way to rule us was to fool us and their greatest method was to block us from learning to Read & Write so as to prevent us accessing independent information & knowledge.

December 9th, 2014
‘I want charter businesses to thrive in Greater VI’ – Gov-elect Kenn E. Mapp

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – What is likely to be a boon for the United States Virgin Islands charter boat industry could spell trouble for its counterpart in the Virgin Islands as a Bill passed in the United States House of Representatives allowing uninspected charter boats to carry 12 instead of just six passengers now just needs Senate approval to come into effect.

December 8th, 2014
EXCLUSIVE: Who to Blame for France blacklisting of VI? - Gov John S. Duncan

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands John S. Duncan OBE said as far as he is aware, the French government is now allegedly satisfied that the complaints they had about speedy response from the Territory regarding financial services have been addressed.

December 4th, 2014
‘Don’t blame VIP for French blacklist!’ - Hon Julian Fraser RA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) is rejecting blame for the ongoing blacklist by France of the Virgin Islands with regards to its financial services and condemns the ruling National Democratic Party for peddling this untruth.

December 3rd, 2014
‘I never approved any $1m fence for ESHS!’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) dismissed as political chatter a statement being circulated that under his watch a perimeter fence was approved for the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) to the tune of $1 million.

December 3rd, 2014
‘VIP has stood test of time’ – Carvin Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has stood the test of time and has proved the doubters wrong in their assertion that the party would become divided, said President Carvin Malone.

December 2nd, 2014
‘I don't take sides! Will work with next Govt!’ – Gov John S. Duncan

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE declared that he is not on anybody’s side as he is the Governor and if there are elections and the Government changes he would be willing to work with the next Government.

December 2nd, 2014
'I am running for the 9th district again' - Dr. Hubert O'Neal

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Dr Hubert O’Neal who ran four times (1999, 2003, 2007, 2011) and lost to represent the people of the 9th district which include Virgin Gorda and Anegada told Virgin Islands News Online in an exclusive interview on December 1, 2014 that he will be running again.

December 1st, 2014
‘NDP blocked Bi-Water @ every turn!’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has slammed the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government for continuing to misrepresent the facts as regards the Bi-Water contract signed by the previous administration.

November 30th, 2014
‘Public servants are being victimized!’ – Edmund G. Maduro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Edmund G. Maduro said some public servants are intimidated because they are afraid of being victimized by elected representatives.

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