Local Politics
VIP will make owning home easy for youths - Hon. Julian Fraser, RA
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - "You would have noticed a dramatic change in this district over the last three years (Third District) and you must ask yourself what's happening," said Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Third District Representative Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, as he brought to light the stagnated situation of his and other specific districts over the past three years.
Hon Pickering wants special parking spots for former legislators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It seems like once you get lucky to be elected to office in the Virgin Islands many of the perks could be extended, even if you lose the next general election.
Local Devon U. Osborne flees VI over NDP economic persecution
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Since the 2011 general elections, many Virgin Islanders have faced systematic victimisation, loss of jobs and have had to deal with financial hardship directly due to the ruling National Democratic Party government. Now comes word of another Virgin Islander who has the courage to go public about his experience.
“This is the last year for the NDP” – Hon Julian Fraser, RA
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – All set and ready to take on the leadership of the territory of the Virgin Islands, Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3) declared, “This January when I come before you 2015 the better news is that this is the last year of the NDP.”
Taming the High Inflation Beast
By Dickson Igwe
Annual inflation is considered normal for a growing economy. High inflation is something else. High inflation will push the best planned economy over the proverbial precipice.
10,000 work permits processed in 2013 while locals remain jobless- SFC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With unemployment in the Virgin Islands especially among the local youths at an all time high for the past three years, it was still made known that in 2013 alone some 10,000 work permit applications were processed by the National Democratic Party (NDP) government of the day.
Hons Fraser & Fahie praised for keeping country informed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A caller to the Virgin Islands Party(VIP) Radio Show “Let’s Talk” praised Legislators Hons Ralph T. O’Neal OBE (R9), Julian Fraser RA (R3) and Andrew A. Fahie (R1) for their extraordinary performance as Opposition Members.
Did Sr Magistrate Tamia Richards break law over Liquor License?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just like the Police Officers at all ranks, the Senior Magistrate within the Virgin Islands judiciary system should be upholding the laws of the Virgin Islands and be well aware that only the House of Assembly (HOA) elected by the people can make laws and regulations to bring the laws into force.
After 4 years Michelle Donovan-Stevens still ‘Acting’ in HR post!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the public have concluded that the civil service has become a political body with promotions, confirmation to post, firing, hiring, extension of contracts and transfers is based on politics or the government of the day, the morale in the service continues to be at an all time low following the 2011 general elections won by the National Democratic Party (NDP).
Auditor General demanding Treasury Accounts for 2012 & 2013!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Yet another tool that will provide information about the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Government’s stewardship or lack thereof as it relates to the public purse is not forthcoming and is frustrating the work of the Auditor General.
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