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Hon. Vanterpool wants a Virgin Islander for TRC’s top spot
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – More than likely a Virgin Islander will be tipped to be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), said Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool at the swearing in ceremony for the new Cabinet at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall on November 9, 2011.
Why the VIP lost the election?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Many reasons have been given for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) loss at the November 7, 2011 polls, with one candidate believing it had to do with the “spin” the now ruling party put on the global economic downturn, and made the people hold the VIP accountable for it along with the various infrastructural projects that were not completed.
Willing to support Gov’t but not without scrutiny – Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – This is J. Alvin Christopher’s fourth term as an elected representative for the 2nd District and while he plans to support the current administration of the National Democratic Party as an elected member in the House of Assembly, the stalwart politician said it will not be done without scrutiny.
Legal consultation for BUPA contract - Minister Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Ronnie Skelton will rely on the legal opinion of the Attorney General’s Office in order to make any decision regarding the BUPA health insurance contract.
"Keep the people informed and in the mix"- Bertrand Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Recently retired Chief Conservation and Fisheries Officer, Bertrand ‘Washasha X’ Lettsome, who made his first run for political office at the November 7, 2011 elections as an independent At Large candidate, has advised the new government of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith to always put the people first in their decisions.
‘Tax after sales’ an option for stimulating economy?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ensuring fair competition and implementing ‘tax after sales’ could be two methods that would bring in the much needed funds to sustain the Territory’s economy, two talk show hosts recommended.
BVITB will be restructured, says Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Boosting the tourism industry is crucial to the newly elect National Democratic Party (NDP) government, and to ensure top results Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith will be evaluating the structure of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Bitter sweet moment: young people worked against us – Harrigan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) reflect on where they went wrong in the 2011 General Elections that led to their defeat at the polls, one of the areas they may be looking to build upon is to garner the support of the younger population.
Dr. Pickering can be VI’s Premier – Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The newly elected Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. Kedrick Pickering has come in for high praise from members of the Virgin Islands Party with one member seeing him as a future Premier of the Territory.
Fahie’s advice: Don’t get caught up with the post
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Andrew Fahie, the former Minister for Education and Culture, advice for the newly appointed National Democratic Party (NDP) Ministers of Government is not to get caught up in the post instead they should “get caught up in the purpose”.
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