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Quick solution to Manse Rd. issue to be sought- Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool says Government will be looking to find a quick solution to the Manse Road widening issue which has affected the completion of the project.
UPDATE - Governor appoints Ralph T. O’Neal as Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As first reported by Virgin Islands News Online on November 12, 2011 Ralph T O'Neal has been appointed the leader of the opposition - the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
Being “a stand-alone in the wind” did not help cause- Allen Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reflecting on his first outing at the polls to become the 7th District representative, businessman Allen Wheatley said running as an independent candidate affected his chances significantly and noted that himself and committee will soon decide whether he builds on his own People’s Party (POP) or joins another party.
Land titles given to some Anegadians are “bogus” – Lorie Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Lorie Rymer is claiming that land titles that were issued to Anegadians by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government on September 16, 2011 was a “bogus act” since in some cases, the areas allocated are not conducive for building.
Spooners Estate still viable option for new elderly home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Spooners Estate is still a viable option for the newly elected Government to construct a home for the elderly, revealed Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Ronnie Skelton.
Elvis Harrigan calls for patience & tolerance for new Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Immediate former representative of the 5th District and past President of Rotary Club of Road Town Elvis Harrigan, while extending best wishes to the new National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, has also called for patience and tolerance to be exercised by citizens.
Sewerage problem in RT top priority for Gov’t - Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Noting that there are a lot of key issues on the table, 4th District Representative and Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark Vanterpool, speaking at the Rotary Club of Road Town’s luncheon yesterday November 15, 2011 disclosed that one of the issues being urgently addressed by the Government is the sewerage problem in Road Town.
BiWater forging ahead with works
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It is “business as usual” at the BiWater project sites despite the recent announcement by new Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool that all major projects were going to be halted for review.
Lorie Rymer: Major parties stole my ideas!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Though he’s back to ensuring his catering business is running smoothly, Lorie Rymer, an independent candidate who contested the 9th district at the November 7 General Elections, is surprised that the two main political parties stole some of his ideas during the campaign and presented them as their own.
People will decide if I continue seeking political office- Zoe Walcott- McMillan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At Large candidate on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) slate at the recent elections Zoe Walcott-McMillan has shunned from stating what may have prevented her from being elected despite seeming to be very popular among the masses especially the youths during her campaign but has said she would contest again as long as the people decides so and of course the Virgin Islands Party congress.
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