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NDP is in a hurry! - Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition and former Premier Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE believes the National Democratic Party (NDP) government is in a “hurry” but is hopeful that it could be able to make its plans a reality.
Shake up in Cabinet Office, only Ward attends meetings!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching this news site from its sources close to the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration is that there has been some shake up in the Cabinet Office in their ongoing efforts to prevent leaks to the media.
Hon Fraser: Vanterpool has grand plans, but what about the $$$?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Hon. Mark Vanterpool, Minister for Communications and Works grandiose plans of building a sewerage treatment plant and developing the Territory’s ports may be well intended, but where will the funding come from?
Concerns raised over treatment of visitors, residents by “some” Immigration Officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The discourteous treatment of visitors and residents by certain immigration officers was a concern expressed by members of the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) with members calling for persons to be treated courteously when entering the Territory.
I am in no mood for a war of words - Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition and former Premier of the Virgin Islands Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE says he will not be taking up 1st District Representative Hon. Andrew Fahie’s recent challenge to him to defend his record as former Minister of Finance since he is in no mood for a war of words.
Premier: Hospital parking lot project “imminent”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The hospital parking lot project, which was suspended last year, will resume shortly since Government has a clear understanding of what is going to be done, the Territory’s leader divulged on NDP Radio talk show on April 3, 2012.
Neil Smith: Circumstances had prevented me from consolidating debt!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Appearing before the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) to discuss the Virgin Islands’ financial situation Financial Secretary, Neil Smith briefed members of the House select Committee on revenue estimates, loans, debt and challenges.
Mentally ill persons roaming streets could be shameful for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The presence of mentally ill people roaming the streets of Road Town is getting out of hand, and at least one resident is appealing to Government to tackle the situation before it becomes an embarrassment to the Territory.
Are airport taxes going to increase?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A decision will be taken on increasing passengers and airport taxes when Government is in possession of all relevant information pertaining to the expansion of the Territory’s main airport at Beef Island.
Phyllis Evans: Sharing HOA building with courts poses security & maintenance concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mrs. Phyllis Evans, Clerk of the House of Assembly told the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) during her deliberations that her office has issues like any other department, including skeleton staff, overwhelmed human resources and pressure placed particularly on her and the Acting Deputy Clerk.
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