Local Politics
‘Youths’ key to next national elections – Hon Fraser
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Speaking at his most recent twice-yearly community feedback meeting as the representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser RA on May 22, 2014, reminded of the importance of involving youth to a greater extent in the politics of the Territory.
UPDATE: Hon. O’Neal cautions VIP of snap elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE sent a clear call to arms to his colleagues in the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and has cautioned that the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), led by Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith may seek to call snap elections in the hope that the VIP was unprepared.
‘Pray for me’ – Hon Fraser tells residents
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – With the internal elections of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) just a day away, one of the main contenders for the position of Chairman, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA told his people to, “Pray for me”.
Justice Ellis questions paper committal process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – High Court Justice Madame Vicki Ann Ellis has protested the pace at which matters are being put through the High Court and questioned the use of paper committals in speeding up the process.
Govt using FSC as its ‘piggy bank’ – Hon Fraser tells constituents
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – With six drawings from the Financial Service Commission in amounts no larger than $5.7ml and the smallest being $2ml from January 10 to March 21 of 2014 the government has been accused of using the Financial Services Commission as its ‘Piggy bank’.
Carvin Malone confident ahead of VIP Presidential race
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former President of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Mr Carvin Malone expressed confidence ahead of the May 28, 2014 internal elections of the 43 year old political party, when he seeks to again take up the position he had vacated prior to the 2007 general elections.
Gov't inherited sewage problem - Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Works Minister Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool said the National Democratic Party (NDP) government inherited the Territory’s sewage problem and noted that his government is determined to make significant progress towards finding a remedy.
Hon Fraser to host public meeting in SCB on Thursday
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Third District Hon Julian Fraser RA will on Thursday May 22, 2014 hold a public meeting where he intends to update his constituents on a number of pressing issues pertaining to the District and the Territory.
R. T. O’Neal’s historic move in HOA unforgettable - Mrs Flax
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “The Member in the House that was to second the introduction of the bill in the House (HOA) was supposed to be Willard Wheatley … but Ralph O’Neal [who was a member of the opposition] jumped to his feet, and seconded the bill,” Mrs Rosemarie Flax said.
Greed & Revenge should not be Qualifications to run for Office
Alred C. Frett
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