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Political ideas tarnished by name calling & disrespect - Ronnie Lettsome
VANTERPOOL, East End, VI - 7th District candidate on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) slate Ronnie Lettsome believes a number of important issues have been highlighted by many of the candidates contesting the upcoming General Elections and some have tried to present some good solutions, however, a lot of those discussions, he said, have been tarnished by name calling and disrespect.
NDP plans to improve eight miles of roads per year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A National Democratic Party (NDP) government will seek to build or improve eight miles of major roads per year, build or improve 12 miles of secondary road per year and build or improve 20 miles of access road per year.
Election Observers could affect perception of VI – Skelton
HOPE HILL, East End, VI – It was reported that Governor Boyd McCleary allegedly informed the opposition leader that international observers will monitor the Territory’s General Elections, and now at least one National Democratic Party (NDP) member is questioning if the “Queen’s representative is trying to destroy the financial services sector”.
Observer team for elections is nothing negative – Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and 8th District representative Hon. Dancia Penn QC says having an overseas team of observers for the upcoming General Elections is a trend in modern, mature democracy and should not be seen as negative nor should political parties seek to score “narrow political points” on it.
Buy BVI Trade Expo gets thumbs up!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The two day trade expo that was held over the week-end was given the thumbs up by chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA), Dr. Bernie Harrigan, who stated that the goal was achieved of having local businesses enlisting new customers.
Min. Fraser proposes road link for Sage Mountain
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Among the plans for the 3rd District by incumbent district Representative Julian Fraser is to establish a road link between Pleasant Valley and Sage Mountain which he described as a much needed road-way to open the land between the two areas.
“11 to 2, we never wavered!” - Dr. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reflecting on the landslide loss at the last General Elections that demoralised some of its supporters and left them overwhelmed 11 to 2 in the House of Assembly, 7th District representative Hon. Dr. Kedrick Pickering said himself and National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Hon. Dr. D. Orlando Smith never buckled under pressure but did their job diligently while seeking to rebuild the party, which he now claims is a team in the true definition of the word.
Governor confirms joint observer mission for VI’s election
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - His Excellency the Governor, Boyd McCleary CMG has announced, via press release this afternoon November 1, 2011, that the Virgin Islands (VI) will receive a team of election observers for the general election.
If you don’t want SCB Harbour Project, don’t vote me in – Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In yet another strong statement by 3rd District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA told voters of the 3rd district that if they do not want the Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development Project they should not vote him into office, as he will complete the project if elected.
Parsons hits back at VIP's dark days statement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Known for her “viper” tongue, former politician Eileene Parsons unleashed an acerbic response to the incumbent Government, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) on their political messages especially one that dubbed the National Democratic Party's (NDP) regime as “dark days”.
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