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Maduro wants Queen to remove NCL & DCL agreements
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Edmund Maduro has called for the intervention of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following government’s signing of preferential berthing agreements between Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Disney Cruise Line (DCL).
INEQUALITY and TRICKLEDOWN in the USA
By Dickson Igwe
The following story is part of a series of articles assessing economic matters in the Virgin Islands. It reviews one aspect of the hemisphere’s largest economy and market: the USA. Wealth inequality in the USA is affecting that country in ways that are yet to be fully assessed.
Taxi & Tour operations shut out of Berthing Agreements!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A continued review of the controversial Berthing Agreement signed on January 17, 2014 almost in the dead of night by the Dr. Smith Administration continues to baffle the public and many in the industry.
Has NDP deceived its people with NCL & DCL agreements?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One may be left with no resort but to conclude that the National Democratic Party (NDP) led Government of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith may have sold away the birth rights of its people when they entered into agreements last month with Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) and Disney Cruise Lines (DCL).
VIP needs new blood for new sphere of politics – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI - “The only way for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to go into the next paradigm of politics strong is to bring in a lot of new blood but a mixture of young and old.” Representative of the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie took strong courage to make that statement as he proclaims to being a believer of saying things just as he sees it.
Works Minister steers clear of 'bald headed' battle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Works Minister Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool has chosen to steer clear of the controversy surrounding statements made by First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie during his Annual Report given to the district earlier this month.
Controversy looms over use of Gov’t vehicle by Ex-Legislator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Over the past three months, many persons have called our news room to enquire if we had any information as to why former Legislator Mrs. Eileene L. Parsons, OBE was given the services of a state owned vehicle and whether this is now a new policy of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration.
The austere rich
By Dickson Igwe
The austerity model of the 1980s and 90s stated the following: ‘’seek ye first the interests of the rich, and then everything else will be added to the poor
First District Representative rebukes spotlight seekers
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie chided his counterparts in the National Democratic Party (NDP) government who sought the spotlight for their work.
VI’s next leader should be Hon. Fraser – USVI Resident
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Expressing his concerns publicly about the state of affairs of the economy and the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), has always been a feature of Representative of the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, to the extent that many persons feel that he is ripe for the leadership position at the top of Government.
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