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Hon Fahie makes case for COI into cruise pier project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie amplified his call for a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to clear up issues surrounding the cruise pier project such as the cost of the project, the issues regarding the tendering, issues surrounding conflict of interest and the alleged concerns of persons who testified before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Why is PriceWaterHouseCoopers interested in the VI? – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative of the Third District Hon Julian Fraser RA said that Government should be cautious in dealing with accounting giant PriceWaterHouseCoopers, saying that the company can do or get anything it wants and buy its way out because of its size.
Debate on controversial Cruise Pier Project continues today in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Eighth Sitting of the Third Session of the Second House of Assembly (HoA) will continue this morning August 11, 2014 at 10:00 am at its Chambers in Road Town, the Virgin Islands’ capital city.
Festival bills to be paid in record time – Hon. Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “…the local bands and the local artistes will be paid in record time…” stated Minister for Culture and Education Honourable Myron V. Walwyn as he thanked Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith for stepping in to make this a reality this year.
Virgin Islands Media: Friend or foe part 1
By Dickson Igwe
An online media story of August 3, 2014 had this Old Boy Journalist thinking. According to the story, the Savvy and Distinguished Leader of the Virgin Islands stated the following at a public event: ‘’Negative messages give the wrong impression that the territory’s people are unfriendly and hostile. This may turn away potential visitors and investors,’’ the leader warned.
Hon Mark H. Vanterpool equates influencing of persons with slavery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) challenged Virgin Islanders to remove the shackles of bondage that hold the Territory back from benefitting from a number of Government initiatives.
‘My Husband gave his life's blood for EE/LL’ - Mrs Louise Lettsome
EAST END, Tortola, VI - The East End/Long Look Festiville was named this year in honour of one of the founders of the East End celebration Mr Ifield 'Spike' Lettsome who according to his widow Mrs Louise Lettsome, gave his life's blood for the development of the East End/Long Look community.
William B. McCleary Out! John S. Duncan In! as VI Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI - It was on August 1, 2014 that the United Kingdom appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands William B. McCleary departed the Overseas Territory after almost four years as a civil servant in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). His rank was Governor.
Hon Andrew A. Fahie wants jobs for 1st District residents
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie yesterday July 31, 2014 called upon Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith to ensure that the people of the First District are given priority for jobs now that the new post office has been opened.
VINO STATEMENT: Mark Vanterpool a desperate disgrace
Ladies and Gentlemen it was brought to our attention that Mr. Mark H. Vanterool on July 29, 2014 launched a blistering attack on Virgin Islands News Online and its staff while debating the House of Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee Report on the Cruise Ship Development Project.
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