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Local Politics
‘Close this House up' if the rules mean nothing- Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Honourable Julian Fraser RA told the House of Assembly yesterday April 18, 2016 that while the Opposition had no issues with the significance or importance of the Cruise Pier Development Project, the process cannot be breached in the name of expediency.
Hon Fahie exposes NDP financial wrongdoing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior member of the Opposition Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has exposed the wrongdoing of the National Democratic Party (NDP) with their diversion of funds meant for the East End/Long Look sewage treatment plant to the controversial Cruise Pier Development Project without the approval of the House of Assembly.
Skelton-Cline snubbed; No contract renewal –Governor John S. Duncan OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After a live press conference held by the former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Claude O. Skelton-Cline on April 12, 2016, to what he said was a ‘clear my name’ event, the same day the United Kingdom appointed Governor John S. Duncan OBE held his own interview with a local radio station.
NDP to finally establish Register of Interest Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After almost ten years and counting and many “say games” played by both political parties, the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration will form the Register of Interests Standing Select Committee of the House of Assembly, which is a critical component of the Register of Interest Act of 2006.
9% is all Skelton-Cline knows of cruise business – Hugh E. Darley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former project developer of the cruise pier development project and Tortola Pier Park Hugh E. Darley has slammed former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Claude O. Skelton-Cline for what he called his being disingenuous for stating that Darley had nothing to do with the project during the time he was Managing Director.
Broke gov’t? After a $330M Budget NDP still needs $25M credit!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Government, led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith, continues to deny that his administration raided the public treasury to win the 2015 general elections, leaving the country broke, more evidence has emerged to satisfy his critics.
After 6 years Hon Pickering to face his 2nd question in HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some called it political strategy, others political suicide, however, the only Government Minister in the history of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly never to face a question in his entire term in office [2011-2015] is the Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7).
Premier Smith being disingenuous on Global Water – Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA has slammed Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith for his comments on Global Water suing the Government because of the VIP allegedly failing to meet its obligations under the terms of a 2006 agreement.
Premier Smith yields to UK pressure on Beneficial Ownership Register
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the Panama Papers scandal casting a negative light on the Virgin Islands and the UK continuing to put pressure on its overseas dependencies to open up access to Beneficial Ownership Information even while British PM David Cameron faces harsh criticisms and protests against his involvement and benefiting from the offshore industry, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has yielded and signed Exchange Notes on Beneficial Ownership Information.
Claude O. Skelton-Cline going public! To hold press conference!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the plot thickens over the fall-out regarding the non-renewal of contract of the former Managing Director (MD) of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), Claude O. Skelton-Cline, things are getting hotter as Mr Skelton-Cline is scheduled to hold a 'tell it all' press conference on the matter.
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