Local Politics
Doug Wheatley slams NDP Gov't for lack of transparency
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host and social and political commentator Douglas Wheatley expressed a strong concern for what he called the lack of consultation with the people by the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government in major decisions of the country likely to leave a burden of debt on future generations.
Gov John S. Duncan caught lying to the public; no misquote by VINO!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With his credibility in the pits and with no one trusting him to bring about good governance in the Virgin Islands, controversial Governor John S. Duncan OBE has now been caught lying to the public.
Bank knows more about Gov’t finances than HoA- Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and First District Representative Hon Andrew A. Fahie again slammed the non-transparent manner of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government, adding that all indications show it is covering up the fact that has run the country broke.
Edmund G. Maduro slams Hon Walwyn for abusing HoA immunity
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversial radio talk show host Edmund G. Maduro slammed Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn for what he called his use of legalised slander in that he used the House of Assembly to slander the name of a private individual under the cover of immunity.
The word independence strikes fear in people- Julian Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While most Virgin Islanders believe that at some point the territory will have to go the route of independence from Britain, whether the territory will have the right leadership to take it to that new era is what many are most concerned about.
VI system of Government 'satanic' – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversial radio talk show host Edmund G. Maduro said the Church in the Virgin Islands has remained silent throughout what he called discriminatory behaviours and has called the current system of Government “satanic.”
Gov't pushing for 5 Star Resorts @ Prospect Reef & Beef Island- Hon Christian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Archibald C. Christian has his work cut out for him as the new Junior Minister with responsibility for Tourism as he is now on the ground making sure that the sector is transformed into the pillar of the economy that it is.
How can you tell lies about people & then want to sue? Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Long-time public activist and radio talk show host Donald E. de Castro said politicians using their protection in the House of Assembly from being sued for slander and libel should not abuse that privilege to attack ordinary citizens.
VINO stands by statement on desperate & disgraced Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- We read today May 13, 2016 on a pro-government online news site that the controversial Minister for Education and Culture Myron V. Walwyn reportedly has filed a suit in the High Court against an ordinary citizen for defending his good name.
Avoiding NHI's collapse by putting patients first
By Alred C. Frett
Moving from Foolishness to Possibilities:
We have finally exited April; a Special Month - not just because it is All Fools Month but because this should have been the Month of Free and Fair VI Elections that could have forestalled those damages we have seen done over the past 10-months… Even those steeped in denial have now become concerned that Leaders are unable to show real accomplishments in the People’s interest.