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Public consultations for UK/VI relationship for “coming weeks”- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has said he has been able to successfully negotiate for more time to assess the Territory’s financial condition and to have the public’s input on the soon to be published White Paper on the UK/Overseas Territories relationships.
Ralph O’Neal on replacement – That’s a difficult person to find!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As questions continue to be raised as to who will take over as Leader of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), from Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE he himself is admitting that such a person is difficult to find.
Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe is now front runner for House Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI [Posted 6:47 am] - Virgin Islands News Online’s well placed sources within the Orlando Smith Administration are confirming that Attorney at Law and former Government Chief Registrar of Lands, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe is now on the final list of candidates and could be nominated for the post of Speaker of the second House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Fahie: I will not fight for VIP leadership
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Though many believe that 1st district representative Andrew Fahie is a front runner to head the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) when its current leader steps down, Hon. Fahie said he will never fight for the position.
Hon. Fahie speaks on his alleged role in Dancia Penn’s defeat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The perception that 1st district representative Andrew Fahie had a hand in former 8th District representative Dancia Penn’s defeat at the November 7, 2011 poll is utter rubbish to the “tenth degree”.
I am enthused about building this great little nation- Hon. Dr. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The conduct of voters at the November 7, 2011 polls seems to have further motivated Deputy Premier and 7th District representative Dr. Kedrick Pickering to serve the people of the Territory!
2nd House of Assembly to meet on December 8
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the 2011 General Elections that saw the National Democratic Party (NDP) of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith returned to power in the Virgin Islands (VI), the first sitting of the second House of Assembly (HOA) is expected to be held on December 8, 2011 in Road Town, the VI’s capital city.
Ralph O’Neal responds to Hubert O’Neal's "bribery" claims!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following allegations of bribery made by 9th District Candidate of the National Democratic Party (NDP) at this year's General Elections Dr. Hubert O’Neal against incumbent representative, now opposition leader Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, the district representative says he does not know what the fuss is about and that the opponent should accept the results.
“Cleaning up” civil service must be done rationally – Elihu Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The mentality of “cleaning up house” within the public service should be one that is done wisely, since there are many key officials who know the ins and outs of governance.
Minister for Tourism likely under new Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering says the idea to have a Minister responsible for Tourism will be given the consideration that the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) promised on the campaign trail.
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