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Local Politics
Premier Discusses Territorial Matters with UK Students
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On the heels of the recently concluded Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in the United Kingdom (UK), the BVI London office played host to the Premier and a wide cross section of BVI students in London at its annual Student Orientation.
‘They make you get so vex’ Hon. Walwyn on bloggers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Known for being a constant and harsh critic of the media, Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn turned his attack on bloggers during the most recent sitting of the House of Assembly.
‘Government hiding criminal elements’ – Edmund Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Edmund Maduro has accused the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) of "hiding criminal" elements.
Half an Opposition
By Dickson Igwe
This writer of things social and political was warned by a top level bureaucrat the other day. The bureaucrat happens to be a close friend he might add.
Premier Smith flip-flops on 'robust economy' usage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith is now shying away from using the word ‘robust’ in describing the state of the economy of the Virgin Islands (VI).
PAID POLITICAL AD: Assemblyman Fraser's statement contradicts proven economic principles & common sense
By the National Democratic Party
The Statement headed "VIRGIN ISLANDS ECONOMY TO WORSEN IF GOVERNMENT FAILS TO INTERVENE" attributed to Assemblyman Fraser as reported in online news sites, contradicts sound economic principles and simple common sense.
‘After 2 years in office, NDP straight out failing the people’- Businessman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On November 7, 2011 the National Democratic Party (NDP) of Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith claimed a decisive victory at the polls over the then ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) of Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE. The NDP had lambasted the VIP government and had promised to fix the economy while being better listeners to the people.
Economy to worsen, people are hurting-Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has argued that given the circumstances leading up to the territory's current economic situation, it stands to reason that without meaningful intervention on the part of government the economy of the Virgin Islands will worsen over the next twelve months rather than get better.
Few local contractors may qualify for Parham Town Rd. Project- Consultant
EAST END, Tortola, VI - Consultant with FDL Consult Inc., Mr Gilbert Fontenard said he sees some aspects of the procedures of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) funded Parham Town rehabilitation project as possible "bone of contention" going forward. He is the consultant hired for the project.
VIslanders should be frustrated with pier project – Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Julio S. Henry believes Virgin Islanders should all be frustrated with what has been happening with the Cruise Pier Development Project.
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