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Fmr. legislator concerned about deportations in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former legislator, Mrs Eileene L. Parsons OBE, expressed concern recently that the Virgin Islands has a problem getting rid of persons who are "non-natives" and have become a nuisance to society.
NDP Gov’t promises stiffer penalties for gun-related crimes
ROAD TOWN , Tortola, VI – Among the long list of priorities for the National Democratic Party government as it relates to its governing of the affairs of the Virgin Islands are matters pertaining to gun related crimes, the status of children born in the Virgin Islands and moves to amend the Arbitration Act.
The VI has forgotten God!- Edmund Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Quoting scripture after scripture from the bible, talk show host Edmund Maduro said the Virgin Islands has forgotten God and warned of the consequences.
Questions linger following pier deal collapse with TPP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Questions continue to hover following the collapse of negotiations between Government and Tortola Pier Partners (TPP) Group over the proposed cruise pier development project in Road Town.
No fight between UK and VI Gov'ts – Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a recent exclusive interview with Virgin Islands News Online, Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool sought to dispel claims that the National Democratic Party (NDP) government has been having a strained relationship with the United Kingdom (UK) government and that the UK had a hand in the discontinuation with negotiations with Tortola Pier Partners (TPP) over the Cruise Pier Development Project.
Works Minister complains of red tape with CDB loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool has revealed that government has been experiencing difficulty with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) loan of $15.6M which was approved in May, 2012.
Gov’t may have to fork out $1.7M for severing ties with TPP- Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool has indicated that the Virgin Islands Government may have to expend a maximum of $1.7M for severing ties with Tortola Pier Partners(TPP).
Secret organizations influencing VI Govt’ – Edmund Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Amidst alleged life threatening warnings, talk show host Mr Edmund Maduro has accused the National Democratic Party (NDP) government of bowing to secret organizations that are allegedly influencing their decisions about the country.
Perceptions, moods & a beach called Brandywine
By Dickson Igwe
Politicians in the Virgin Islands frequently misread the public mood. This story is part of a series on the political pulse of the country at Mid Term.
NDP Gov't scraps negotiations with Tortola Pier Partners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a statement sent to selected media houses earlier today, September 27, 2013 the Government of the Virgin Islands announced it is no longer in negotiations with Tortola Pier Partners on the proposed expansion of the Road Town Cruise Pier Project.
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