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Hon. Fraser to pepper Government with questions in HOA!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On July 24, 2012, the eight sitting of the first session of the second House of Assembly or Parliament of the Virgin Islands was held.
I am still your representative – Hon. O’Neal
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Hon. Ralph T O’Neal, OBE, 9th District Representative and leader of the Opposition is aware of the talk by some that there is no representation in the district, but made it clear that he has the best intention for the residents of Virgin Gorda and Anegada.
Hon. Vanterpool: It’s time to solve VI’s problems
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool stated that the Government, through his Ministry and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour, will be looking closely for ideas on how they can conserve and create alternative energy within the Virgin Islands (VI) and to include the public on decisions that are to be made pertaining to the cruiseship land site development in Road Town.
Hon. Skelton: Fraser ran away from KATS “like hot potato”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Ronnie Skelton found it ironic that one of his colleagues in the House of Assembly (HOA) was dishing out advice on the BVI Water Sports programme when at one time he claimed the district representative “was running away from it [KATS sailing programme) like a hot potato”.
Council for districts 7 & 8 up & running
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Thirteen East End/Long Look residents have now joined forces to kick-start a District Council in the 7th and 8th districts with the intention of fostering community camaraderie and address issues facing the community.
PR Health Management group proposes partnership with BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minster for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie Skelton, in a report provided to his Honourable colleagues and the general public of the Virgin Islands (VI) on May 10, 2012, disclosed that the Health Information Management Association (HIMA) in Puerto Rico are proposing to partner with the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) in an effort to improve local health system.
Recreational facilities can raise funds for maintenance - Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, in addressing the House of Assembly yesterday, May 10, 2012, stated that in an effort to take proper care of recreational facilities, money should be raised, that can then aid the government in repairs or new structuring.
MP Bellingham should produce facts of “badly stretched” finances – Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader and 9th District Representative Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, is charging that United Kingdom Member of Parliament (MP) Henry Bellingham should have produced the facts to back his declaration that the Territory's resources were “badly stretched” when the new Government – the National Democratic Party (NDP) – took office.
UPDATE - New fiscal protocols mean VI don't have to send budget to UK!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – "In these protocols, one will not find a requirement to send our budget to the United Kingdom (UK) for approval, nor will one find the heavy intrusive heavy hand of a concerned big brother, but instead will find a commitment by the Virgin Islands to manage itself responsibly, and a United Kingdom Government, who now recognizes that the people of this Territory can and will, if given the opportunity, take care of themselves responsibly," announced the Territory's Premier
Exclusive: Nevis Gov't offers energy advice to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the Virgin Islands currently exploring options to incorporate alternative sources of energy to help reduce its dependency on oil, one island in the Caribbean which is already seeing savings up to 15 percent from using alternative energy would be willing to assist the VI in its quest to develop such a project.
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