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VG Agri Fair judging unfair – NDP radio caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One Virgin Gorda resident has claimed that there were unfair practices exhibited during the recently held Agricultural Fair in Virgin Gorda, which reportedly excluded several farmers from having their crops judged as part of the fair.
None of us will probably vote for same-sex marriage – Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton has offered his take on the raging debate about the recently passed same sex law in the UK and what the Government's stance was on the issue after a question was raised last evening February 18, 2013 on the NDP radio programme.
NDP Govt attempting to frustrate efforts of VIP in HOA – Hon. Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – “There is a certain level of frustration that the Opposition feels regarding the opportunity to bring information out to the public, and that has to be addressed. We are beginning to feel that it’s deliberate and if it is come right out and tell us and we’ll know from what angle to take our argument,” said Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA.
'Don't spin the facts'- Douglas Wheatley to politicians
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator and host of a local radio programme, Mr Douglas Wheatley has called on authorities to exhibit transparency in transactions regarding the water situation in the Territory.
Do not lose hope! - Hon. Christian on SCB Harbour Dev Project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Territorial At-Large Representative Hon. Archibald C. Christian is encouraging residents of the Sea Cows Bay area not to lose hope in their government regarding support for the Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development Project.
MCW not aware of market value & revenue potential of Baugher’s Bay plant!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After recently handing over the Baugher’s Bay Desalination Plant to the management of private entity Sage Utilities Holdings Limited, it came as a surprise in the House of Assembly today February 12, 2013 that the Ministry of Communications and Works is not aware of the market value of the plant nor its revenue earning potential.
Businessman blasts Govt. on recent street sweeper acquisition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Entrepreneur and businessman, Mr Wayne C. Todman aka Cue, has lashed out at Government in expressing his concerns about the recent acquisition of a mechanical street sweeper as announced in late January 2013.
UPDATE: Opposition to fire off some 60 questions for Feb. 12 Sitting!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the streets of the Virgin Islands filled and ripped with allegations about the happenings of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government, the best place to learn the truth is in the House of Assembly (HOA).
I have nothing to administer!- Hon. J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “As a District Representative I don’t have anything to administer.” This is according to Second District Representative Hon. J. Alvin Christopher in a recent exclusive interview with Virgin Islands News Online as he made a call for a reform of the existing system which he believes does not cater for District Representatives to effectively live up to the expectations of those who would have contributed to them being in the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands.
My position on finances of Territory misinterpreted in HOA- Hon. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “The BVI does not have a financial problem, what we have in the BVI is a management of resources problem,” said Hon. J. Alvin Christopher as he put a different twist to the much talked about infrastructural and financial problems the Virgin Islands has reportedly found itself in.
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