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January 22nd, 2013
“I felt insulted & disrespected by the Premier's Office”- Hon. O’Neal

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what could only be described as shameful and a low point in our history, Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, in an exclusive interview with Virgin Islands News Online, told of the disrespectful, humiliating and insulting treatment he received from the Office of the Premier over the receipt of a Friendship Medallion.

January 21st, 2013
Look who attended Hon. Fraser’s party! Hons. Fahie & Christopher

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Many supporters and residents have already read the Eulogy on the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) headed by the political stalwart Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE.

January 17th, 2013
UPDATE: No overseas invitations extended for London House celebrations- Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Director of the London Office Kedrick E. Malone said that there were no oversea invitations extended from London to attend the reception of the Premier, Dr. the Honorable D. Orlando Smith in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the BVI London Office.

January 17th, 2013
Hon. O’Neal says ‘Divine Master’ gave no instructions to leave politics

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Premier and Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has declared that his time has not yet reached for retirement from the political arena as he has not received such instructions from the ‘Divine Master’.

January 16th, 2013
Did Kevin C. Smith disrespect the SFC?- Hon. Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some sparks flew when the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs appeared before the House of Assembly (HOA) Standing Finance Committee (SFC) last year to defend its 2013 Budget allocation.

January 15th, 2013
Sowande Uhuru lashes HOA contract award system to fellow legislators

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru has once again criticised the legislative measure that allows Members of the House of Assembly (HOA) to have the support of their colleagues in receiving government contracts, some of which may result in conflict with their work in the legislature.

January 14th, 2013
‘History created’ with signing of USVI/VI MoU – Dr. Pickering

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. The Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering declared that history was created on January 14, 2013 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise the Territory’s commitment to the development of horse racing while facilitating the effective movement of horses between the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Virgin Islands (VI).

January 12th, 2013
The Minister of Finance “begging” the Financial Sec for money? - Hon. O’Neal

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O'Neal OBE believes the Minister for Tourism must be able to have some freedom of spending and not be "begging" the Financial Secretary for money to do so.

January 12th, 2013
Sir Richard Branson: global adventurer

By Dickson Igwe

The Learjet begins to make its final descent into Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, British Virgin Islands. It drops deliberately, discriminately, and stealthily, banking gracefully, from 40, 000 feet above the North Atlantic. It is a warm, brilliant night. Over the past few hours the private jet has flown south and west, from a frigid Central Europe towards a tropical West Indian clime. A billion stars light up the night sky. It is full moon.

January 9th, 2013
More housing allowance requested for Att. Gen. - Hons. Skelton & Vanterpool

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many Permanent Secretaries and Department Heads cannot obtain adequate funding for their Ministries, Departments or Agencies, hire the much needed human resources required to carry out their mandates, two government Ministers are advocating for a higher housing allowance for the Virgin Islands’ Attorney General Dr. the Honourable Christopher P. Malcolm.

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