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Local Politics

April 9th, 2014
Hon. Fahie chided for comments against hospital service

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie came in for some criticism in the House of Assembly (HOA) from Deputy Premier Dr The Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering yesterday, April 8, 2014 after voicing concerns about the way persons are treated at the Peebles Hospital.

April 1st, 2014
‘PEP’ a wakeup call for ‘VIP’ – Hon J. Alvin Christopher

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the ‘People’s Empowerment Party’ (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher fearlessly withstood the grilling of reporters at his party’s launch last Saturday March 29, 2014 when he declared that PEP may be a wakeup call to the VIP.

March 31st, 2014
Hon Fraser throws hat into ring for VIP Chairman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Further to the recent announcement by Leader of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Hon Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE that the party will on April 23, 2014 hold a congress meeting to have internal elections, seasoned member of the party, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has told Virgin Islands News Online that he intends to accept a nomination for the position of VIP Chairman should one be put forward in his favour.

March 31st, 2014
‘Release forensic report of last government’ – PEP Lorie A. Rhymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The battle of political parties has taken the fields at a different level in the Virgin Islands as the new party ‘People’s Empowerment Party’ (PEP) emerges and has joined forces with the National Democratic Party (NDP) in its attempts to heap fire on the previous VIP government.

March 30th, 2014
UPDATE: “The leadership of this country has deceived us” – PEP's J. Alvin Christopher

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Taking to the podium with standing ovation from his fellow party members and other supporters Chairman of People Empowerment Party (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher was like a Minister of the Gospel of Christ, starting his speech for the first few minutes on the principles of the Bible.

March 28th, 2014
VIP to hold Congress meeting April 23, 2014 to elect officers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While many including this news site have read the eulogy on the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP), its Leader and Chairman Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, has dropped a bombshell on the public.

March 28th, 2014
UPDATE: More than 40 registered in PEP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Informed and reliable sources within the newly formed People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) have confirmed that they are coming out strong with a membership of over forty (40) and counting.

March 28th, 2014
Govt budget cuts to hit 2 TV stations

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Government is scaling down on its programmes to be aired by independent television stations owing to budget cutbacks and this was communicated to the managers of some stations recently.

March 27th, 2014
Opposition warns of dangers of Status of Children Act

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Members of the House of Assembly today March 27, 2014 debated the Status of Children Act 2013 but the Opposition cautioned that the legislation must address many issues that could come up in the new law’s implementation.

March 26th, 2014
Gov’t should subsidise agriculture in VI - Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governments the world over subsidise agriculture and according to commentator Douglas Wheatley, the Virgin Islands should be no different.

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