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‘Hon Julian Fraser has potential for becoming Premier’ – Bishop Cline
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - “We are BV Islanders at the end of the day and we are really interested in developing the country. For me I don’t have sides. I am a BVIslander,” stated John I. Cline, the Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church which governs the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom.
When the Media is Bought, FATCA Real & Wealthy Tourism a Myth
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‘We must get a copy of FATCA agreement!’ – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Political commentator and talk show host Edmund G. Maduro insists that no international agreement can be entered into if it conflicts with the Territory’s Constitution and that the people of the Territory should have had a chance to see a copy of the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Virgin Islands and the United States to bring into effect the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
Ports Authority project: 'What corruption!' – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio commentator Edmund G. Maduro said the usurping of the Cruise Pier Development project by the Minister for Communications and Works and the sudden and unexplained increase in project scope and cost were manifestations of corruption and urged persons to consider these factors when voting in the next general elections.
Lloyd K. Black on job @ Ports Authority despite earlier denial!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Despite their earlier denial of the fact by a spokeswoman for the BVI Ports Authority last week, this news sites’ National Democratic Party (NDP) sources have moments ago confirmed that former Minister for Education and Culture in an NDP Administration Lloyd K. Black is on the job at the Ports.
Signing of FATCA pact is ‘ignorance’ - Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Political commentator Edmund G. Maduro has condemned the signing of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Virgin Islands and the United States to bring into effect the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) which allows for exchange of tax information.
Should the Premier be elected At-Large or from a District?
SEA COWS’ BAY, Tortola, VI - Representative of the Third District the Honourable Julian Fraser RA has declared that he is no longer just a District Representative but must be seen as a national leader with his new post as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
Premier Smith claims VI will be removed from ‘Blacklist’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith told members of the media that he had no doubt that come the releasing of the next scheduled annual tax information list, the French will no longer have the Virgin Islands (VI) ‘blacklisted’.
UPDATE: Airport, Cruise Port caused increase in expenditure – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Activities surrounding the controversial Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, the Cruise Pier Development, the “shoddy” road repair works as described by residents and other projects have been blamed for the spike in expenditure for the Territory.
‘Education Infrastructure needs a lot of work’ – VG Parent
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – The current state of education and its systems of operations seems to be one that is eating at the fabric of society and parents, residents, politicians and other leaders continue to voice their concerns on the issue.
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