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VIP 2011 Manifesto makes provision for police aircraft
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While choosing not to expound on the subject, At Large representative and former Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Vernon Malone says the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has committed itself to providing an aircraft for the RVIPF.
If politicians are corrupt, the UK can set up Inquiry – Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “If she [Britain] finds our leaders are corrupt in anyway, then dissolve the Council and call a general elections...and set up an Inquiry,” At Large candidate Edmund Maduro stated, in reference to the United Kingdom wanting to review the Territory’s budget two months before it is passed in the House of Assembly.
NDP’s manifesto is about “putting country first”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 30-page plus manifesto presented last evening, Wednesday October 26, 2011 by the National Democratic Party (NDP) included 100 ways the party could improve the lives of residents’ throughout the Territory, and is aimed at putting the country first.
More house lots given out in 3rd District
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- 3rd District representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA speaking at a rally at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre on October 21, 2011, said notices of award for house lots on the Nibbs Estate have been given out.
Preston Stoutt calls for investigation into 98% pass rate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Independent candidate for the 1st district Preston Stoutt is calling for an investigation into the 98 pass rate for school leavers, citing it is a measure to protect the education of future students.
VIP launches “people centred, realistic” Manifesto 2011
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the November 7, 2011 General Election less than two weeks away, voters will also have a clearer picture of what the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has done over the last four years in office and more importantly, strategised for their next term in office as it launched its Manifesto 2011 at Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall last evening October 25, 2011.
Dr. O’Neal: Anegada needs its own Project Manager!
ANEGADA, VI - While the incumbent Government received praises for road works in Anegada, 9th district candidate with the National Democratic Party (NDP) team is concerned that the Project Manager to oversee such works is not from the island.
NDP failed in Gov’t & Opposition – Min. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative and Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Julian Fraser RA charged that the Government could have been a “whole lot better” if it was challenged by the opposition, the National Democratic Party (NDP).
The “so-called” elites rode on VIP’s back - Penn-O’Neal
FRENCHMAN’S CAY, Tortola, VI – “They got their education on the backs of us, today they are thumbing their noses at us, telling us how educated they are and trying to match us up against their team,” At Large representative Irene Penn-O’Neal lamented at a Virgin Islands Party (VIP) meeting held last evening, October 24, 2011 at Frenchman’s Cay.
Politicians to swim to raise funds for Makos
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Makos Swim Club will host a Politicians’ Swim Meet and Eat on Saturday October 29, 2011 at 6:30 a.m. at the Prospect Reef Resort pool to raise funds for the Makos Swim Club. Members of the swim club will also race.
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