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Protocols need renegotiating – 3D Show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One caller to the 3D Talk Show aired on a local radio station on October 26, 2012 believes that it was wrong for Hon. Mark Simmonds MP, to say that the protocols for Effective Financial Management should not be renegotiated.
Sister Islands won’t be left behind - Hon. Walwyn
EAST END, Tortola, VI – At the re-opening of the Greenlands Field last week the Minister Responsible for Sport, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, made a pledge that the Sister Islands would not be left behind when it comes to recreational facilities and sporting opportunity.
Water & Sewerage woes tell story of partisan politics in VI- Natalio Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The struggle between the two major political parties is destroying the Virgin Islands and the troubling water and sewerage issues tell a story of destructive partisan politics while the people continue to suffer, were the thoughts of talk show co-host Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru.
Renewable energy high on agenda for new OTs Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In discussing ways in which ties can be strengthened between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Virgin Islands (VI), newly appointed Minister for Overseas Territories (OTs), Hon. Mark Simmonds MP has disclosed that renewable energy, education and economic diversification were some of the areas being explored.
UPDATE: Anthony S. McMaster expected to act as PS in MC&W
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As was firstly and accurately reported by this news site, Anthony S. McMaster has been named the Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works (MC&W). Word just reaching this news site from its team of reporters is that the former Finance and Planning Officer for the Ministry of Health and Social Development, reported to the MC&W today October 24, 2012.
No infringements on Global's contract during time in office- Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Julian Fraser RA, has said there were no infringements on Global Water Associates’ contract with Government during his time in office and is also resting the blame on the confusion surrounding the BiWater Agreement at the feet of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, which he said continues to pretend that the Agreement and BiWater does not exist.
Most hypocrites are in church!- Caller to sports talk show
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A caller to the talk show Sports Talk, which was aired on Saturday October 20, 2012 on a local radio station, claimed that most “hypocrites are in the church”. The topic at the time was Pari-Mutuel betting at Ellis Thomas Downs.
Putting the feet of the Virgin Islands politicians and policymakers to the fire
By Dickson Igwe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Christmas is on the horizon and some voters in these Spectacular Antilles view their Senators as the veritable SANTA CLAUS. Apparently, a vocal and influential minority expect their Senator or Elected Representative, in addition to meeting the normal and reasonable requests of Joe Public, to pay also for vacations, home extensions, mortgage arrears, roof repairs, even lingerie. This is absurd, unbelievable! But apparently true.
Sparks fly on 3D show as hosts discuss behaviour in HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sparks flew last evening October 19, 2012 on the 3D Show as co-host of the evening’s programme, Natalio Wheatley, decided to raise the issue of the behaviour of Members of the House of Assembly (HOA).
NDP’s “reckless” actions created emergence of Biwater- Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Member for the First District, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie says the reckless actions by the current National Democratic Party (NDP) administration was the reason why the Biwater deal emerged in the first place and why Government is now allegedly being threatened with a lawsuit by Global Water Associates.
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