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June 24th, 2013
Hon. Fraser sceptical about Premier Smith’s unity call

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has met a call by Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith for a bi-partisan political approach to the Financial Services sector with some amount of scepticism stating trends indicate it might be a request for the opposition to remain silent.

June 19th, 2013
EXCLUSIVE: I have been fortunate – Eileene L. Parsons

MANCHESTER ESTATE, Tortola, VI – A recent announcement disclosed that Mrs Eileene L. Parsons was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to education and the community in the Virgin Islands.

June 17th, 2013
Hon. Myron V. Walwyn hints at Independence

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – It would not take a rocket scientist to see that the members of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government and that the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith do not see eye to eye on the issue of the Virgin Islands advancing the status of becoming an independent country.

June 14th, 2013
‘The At-Large System has failed the people, I hate it’-Hon. O’Neal

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition and Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE, has categorically stated that he hates the At-Large system and there are tons of facts to support his stand.

June 12th, 2013
Hon. O’Neal throws cold water on Premier’s ‘robust’ economy claims!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, has joined the growing chorus over the debate on the Virgin Islands economy and has disputed the claim made by the National Democratic Party Leader and Premier Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith that the Virgin Islands economy is ‘robust’ and getting better.

June 11th, 2013
Third District being penalised by Govt – Hon. Fraser

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- It is an established fact world-wide that a government is the servant of the people and at all time is expected to serve all its people equally. However, many in the Virgin Islands see this current government as allegedly giving preference to some Districts above others.

June 11th, 2013
Gov’t should involve public in decision making – resident

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While suggesting there is currently a lack of available information, one resident has firmly stated the need for government to have a more serious dialogue with Virgin Islanders about where it needs to be in the tourism industry.

June 10th, 2013
Exclusive: Hon. O’Neal lashes NDP over VIP ‘left country broke’ claims!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Opposition Leader Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE has broken his almost 15-month silence both in the House of Assembly and in the media.

June 10th, 2013
Giving belongership status can reduce remittances - Hon. Fraser

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - There have been many suggestions and opinions flowing throughout the Virgin Islands as persons explore every possible means of improving the economy of the Territory.

June 6th, 2013
Hon. Fraser lashes back at Premier’s claims

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA has responded to criticisms aimed at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and at statements he made which were attacked by Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith.

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