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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.
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.
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.
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.
Phone tapping legislation only for criminal elements in VI – Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool has stated that his government is very keen on supporting the work of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC).
Public concerned about unanswered questions on Cruise Pier Project
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Representative for the Third District Hon. Julian Fraser, RA is not sitting comfortably with the National Democratic Party (NDP) government’s dodging and refusing to answer pertinent questions in the House of Assembly (HoA). This is reportedly leading to a high level of concern in the public domain especially as it relates to the Cruise Ship Pier park project.
Commentator suggests tweaking greenhouse project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A proposal has been made that the concept behind the greenhouse project at Paraquita Bay be changed in order for the Virgin Islands to benefit from the technology.
VI will soon be pushed under the proverbial bus – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It is the firm belief of Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA that the whole issue of tax havens has only come about because of the global economic downturn and the industrialized world now looking for a ‘scapegoat’.
It's abuse to charge seniors & children for medication– E. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Host of the BVI Forum TV show on CBN Television, Edmund Maduro, said he believed senior citizens and children were being abused at Peebles Hospital when they were allegedly being charged for free medication.
Informal Communication on FSC good enough for NDP govt.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - One is left to wonder 'What next' is left for a government to do or say to show its high level of unprofessional ways of dealing with some of the most critical facets of the economy of the country.
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