News
Walwyn strikes back with “tape” of Premier’s endorsement!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former BVI Tourist Board Chairman, now At Large Candidate with the National Democratic Party (NDP), Myron Walwyn retaliated to statements made by the Premier on October 21, 2011 claiming that he did “absolutely nothing” at the BVI Tourist Board.
Sylvester hits back at incumbent over “grand pictures” statement
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI - In what appeared to be directed to the incumbent representative Hon. Dancia Penn, independent candidate for the 8th District Bevis Sylvester, speaking in Greenland last evening October 22, 2011, said trying to settle land matters without presenting a vision to the parties concerned was a waste of time.
Scatliffe vows to be 4th district’s bridge over troubled waters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “We must make a greater effort in our schools and at our college to prepare our own people to fill the vacancies in our job market at all levels,” declared Independent candidate for the 4th district Collin Scatliffe at a meeting held on Saturday October, 22, 2011 at the Band Stand in Road Town.
Works at SCB Harbour Project is “Gov’t initiative” – Min. Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA has defended works that is presently being carried out at the Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development Project, stating that it is a government initiative for the entire harbour and not for one landowner.
New Demon Party (NDP) is getting desperate – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Ralph T. O’Neal lashed out heavily at the National Democratic Party (NDP), claiming that they are getting so desperate in their political tactics to persuade voters that he is considering offering a “Doctor In Lies” degree at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Hundreds bid farewell to late PS Gordon [Photo-slide Included]
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The Long Look Methodist Church proved to be too small for a farewell service for a man of the stature of former Permanent Secretary (PS) Stanley Gordon MBE as there was just not enough space to accommodate the hundreds of persons who turned up to pay their final respects this morning October 22, 2011.
OJ Smith tells 3rd District to liberate themselves!
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Claiming that the people of the 3rd District have become divided in the name of party politics and victimisation, 3rd district candidate on the National Democratic Party slate Kevin ‘OJ’ Smith, speaking at a rally in Palestina Estate last evening October 20, 2011, told residents to liberate themselves by voting for him as his representation will be about love and unity.
VI leaders need to learn empathy – Allen Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – To be a good leader one has to show empathy, not sympathy opined 7th district candidate and businessman Allen Wheatley.
Jobs Initiative programme among plans for 2nd district!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Jobs Initiative Programme is among the plans that 2nd District candidate Allewine “Barbie” Smith has for her district to help promote employment for young people and also create entrepreneurship in the community.
I gave gov’t permission a year ago- Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Carl Dawson has denied that he has been deliberately holding up the Manse Road Widening Project as he claimed he gave the authorities the go ahead over a year ago to cut the required portion of land.

