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UPDATE: Order Paper questions struck down again!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI At the April 25, 2013 eight sitting of the second session of the second House of Assembly (HOA) a number of topical questions about the controversial cruise pier project raised by Third District Representative and Opposition member Honourable Julian Fraser RA were again omitted from the Order Paper.
Hard questions from Opposition VIP for today's April 25 HOA sitting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI - The eight sitting of the second session of the second House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands should be informative when it meets today, Thursday April 25, 2013 assuming the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Government answers the questions.
Natalio Wheatley says marijuana laws need 'reflection'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the recent incarceration of VG Calypso Monarch Joycelyn Searles aka Sistah Joyce for failing to pay a marijuana possession fine, talk show host and commentator Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru is all the more convinced that the Territory needs to take an even more introspective look at legislation governing the use of cannabis sativa (marijuana).
Statement by the Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) to the people of the VI
Below is the Premier's statement on Financial Services in its entirety:
Premier, buck stops with you! – Hon. Fraser on economy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Continuing his stance in support of economic stimulation across the Territory, Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA said he would like to see the Government inject some money across the Territory.
Gov’t not attacking citizens with reusable bag initiative – Hon. Christian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At-Large Territorial Representative, Hon. Archibald C. Christian has sought to diffuse tensions arising from the recently implemented government sanctioned ‘go green initiative’ across the Virgin Islands (VI).
Shame! Shame! Shame! On Myron V. Walwyn-VINO lashes back
Statement by Virgin Islands News Online on the reference to our news site by Myron V. Walwyn, Minister for Education and Culture.
BVI Platinum News report ‘a breach of ethics’ – Hon. Christian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Territorial At-Large Representative and political back bencher within the Natational Democratic Party (NDP), Hon. Archibald C. Christian slammed a local online news site yesterday, April 8, 2013 for what he termed ‘a breach of ethics’.
First District Rep requests pre-approval for PwC report’s release
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member and First District Representative, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie rose in request before the House of Assembly today, April 8, 2013 for assurance in the form of a copy of a pre-approval letter that would have granted the government the opportunity to present the PriceWater House Cooper report.
Tourist entered VI with H1N1 Virus last week! - Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At least one tourist allegedly entered the Territory recently with the H1N1 virus on a cruise ship according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton.
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