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Local Politics
‘HL Stoutt united the people’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser RA said the late Chief Minister of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, brought people of the territory together despite political differences.
Radio show caller blasts political ‘hypocrites’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the radio programme Speak Out BVI blasted Virgin Islands' politicians on both sides of the divide for being critical of things being done by the government in power when they themselves, according to him, did the same things while they held the reins of government.
UPDATE: Ready Committee’s car wash a success despite rain
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Despite showers of rain throughout the day yesterday February 28, 2015, the Ready Committee's fundraiser was deemed successful.
Anguilla Governor dissolves HoA; elections by April 24
THE VALLEY, Anguilla, WI – Governor of Anguilla Christina Scott yesterday February 25, 2015 dissolved that Territory’s House of Assembly in advance of the forthcoming election in accordance with the British Overseas Territory’s Constitution.
‘Corruption must be more broadly defined’ – Hon J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher (R2) said that corruption must be more broadly defined so that it could include the failure to follow the country’s laws so that someone benefits, for example in the awarding of contracts.
Premier Smith charges OCTs to get into the ‘global hub’
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Setting the pace for the commencement of caucusing at today’s, February 26, 2015 Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA) Ministerial Conference, Co-Chairman and Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith was quick to admonish his colleagues in OCTA to strive to become established in the “global hub” of things.
‘Hon Vanterpool must accept responsibility for water woes!’ - Hon Fraser
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has dismissed a statement by Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) in response to his radio show comments on the water situation as "childish tit for tat."
‘Governor would be a fool not to appoint COI’ – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio talk show host Edmund G. Maduro last night February 24, 2015 renewed his call for Governor His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE to be sent home for not convening a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the cruise pier project, insisting that he must do what the Public Accounts Committee recommends.
‘Some Ministers’ answers were embarrassing’ – PEP’s Julia Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Member of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Ms Julia Christopher said she was embarrassed as a Virgin Islander to hear some of the answers that Government Ministers gave in the House of Assembly to questions by members of the Opposition on Tuesday February 17, 2015.
Under Hon. Walwyn Prison challenges getting worse - 2013 HMP Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the growing voices saying that the controversial Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has done nothing under his Ministry for three years, another of his portfolios is under fire for inaction.
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