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Local Politics

September 4th, 2014
'Are legislators pussyfooting with Legal Profession Bill?' – asks Elton Georges

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Complaints Mr. Elton Georges is baffled as to why the Legal Profession Bill has been taking so long to go through the necessary steps in the House of Assembly as his office continues to be bombarded with complaints against lawyers.

September 3rd, 2014
'NDP Govt doing nothing to fix Financial Services' – Hon Julian Fraser, RA

SEA COWS’ BAY, Tortola, VI – “Our Government’s attitude towards this development with the Financial Services is exactly the same as with Tourism, which is to do nothing and hope for it to correct itself. It’s the old ostrich syndrome,” said Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3).

September 1st, 2014
Elton Georges gets further extension @ Complaints Commission

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Long standing Chairman of the Complaints Commission Mr. Elton Georges has had his tenure with the Commission further extended as no decision has been mutually met by the Government and the Opposition.

September 1st, 2014
‘We have a major problem with the HoA’ - Hon. J. Alvin Christopher

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The public and at least three former Legislators have already concluded that following the 2011 general elections in the Virgin Islands the House of Assembly has become the biggest embarrassment to the Territory and not a place residents or the youth can look up to for an example of leadership and upholding of laws.

August 31st, 2014
‘The VIP must return to power!’ – Hon Julian Fraser, RA

SEA COWS’ BAY, Tortola, VI – The leaders and members of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) are not leaving any stone un-turned to ensure that they return to power which would allow them to continue the job started in taking the Territory forward.

August 29th, 2014
‘NDP full of political vindictiveness!’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie

SEA COWS’ BAY, Tortola, VI – “We could have already have the sewerage fixed, we could have already have the water situation fixed,” said member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Representative of the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie.

August 28th, 2014
‘Next Elections are going to be tough’ – Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE warns

SEA COWS' BAY, Tortola, VI – The Territory’s most experienced and senior legislator, Former Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE (R9) has spoken words of wisdom to residents sending the strong warning that the upcoming general elections are not to be taken lightly.

August 28th, 2014
Hon Julian Fraser RA ready to work WITH the people

SEA COWS' BAY, Tortola, VI – When the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) reached out to residents of the Territory last night August 27, 2014, its leadership gave the assurances that they will be working with the people to take the Territory out of the doldrums.

August 25th, 2014
‘VIP encouraging youth participation’ – Pres. Carvin Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Mr Carvin Malone said that the growth of the party’s youth cohort is encouraging and it is hoped that this trend continues as the party places attention on future leaders.

August 24th, 2014
VIP to host community meeting in the 3rd District on Wednesday

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) will be hosting its third community meeting this time in Sea Cows Bay in the Third District at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre on August 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm as it continues to introduce to the Territory the new Executive Body.

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