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$90,000 contract inked for Kevin ‘OJ’ Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Coming off the heels of a contract for Claude Skelton-Cline of $96,000 to advise the Minister for Communications and Works on Ports matters, the Dr. Smith Administration has inked yet another high priced contract- this time to the National Democratic Party's (NDP) 3rd District defeated candidate Kevin ‘OJ’ Smith.
Don’t wait on carriers to bring technology to us- Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Julian Fraser, RA, in giving his words of support in the House of Assembly on December 21, 2011 to the appointment of Ayana Hull-Braithwaite as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulations Commission (TRC), warned that the TRC should not wait for the carriers to bring the technology to the Virgin Islands but that the TRC should always have a keen knowledge of what technology exists and let the carriers know that they are needed
Spirit of our fathers needed in time of gloom & doom!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Despite the gloom and doom being predicted by so many people here we should have that spirit of our fathers, that has guided us and led us through calamities, such as wars and the effects of the big depression in America in 1929, and disastrous hurricanes, and we survived,” remarked Opposition Leader Ralph T. O’Neal during a recent public address.
VIP still being blamed for UK’s budget request – Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – 1st District representative, Hon. Andrew Fahie, finds its annoying that his party – the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) – is still being tagged as the reason for the United Kingdom wanting to review the Territory’s budget two months before it is passed in the House of Assembly (HOA).
You have to be brave in tackling sewerage – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While lauding Communications and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool for his commitment to tackle sewerage woes in the Territory, former Minister Julian Fraser RA has advised him to be "courageous" in his decision making.
Vexing issues in Telecom sector must be tackled early- Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The newly appointed Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Ayana Hull-Braithwaite, already has her work cut out for her since, according to Minister of Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool, there are a few vexing issues that must be tackled early.
Premier Smith denies misleading Territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has responded to the statement issued by Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal on December 20, 2011 and has denied the claim that he misled the population in his recent statement regarding the financial condition of the Territory.
Hon. Fraser: I will be all over you guys like a wet blanket!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District representative, Hon. Julian Fraser, RA, told Government Ministers that he will be all over them like “a wet blanket” when it comes to the development of the Virgin Islands (VI).
NDP’s At Large reps will be in forefront – Hon. Walwyn pledges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party’s (NDP) At Large Representatives will play an active role in the districts hence squashing the notion that they are a sixth finger in the political system.
HOA approves Ayana Hull-Brathwaite as new TRC chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Second House of Assembly (HOA) has approved the appointment of Attorney At Law Ayana Hull-Braithwaite as Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in the Virgin Islands for a period of three (3) years with effect from December 15, 2011.
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