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Local Politics
Secret organizations influencing VI Govt’ – Edmund Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Amidst alleged life threatening warnings, talk show host Mr Edmund Maduro has accused the National Democratic Party (NDP) government of bowing to secret organizations that are allegedly influencing their decisions about the country.
Perceptions, moods & a beach called Brandywine
By Dickson Igwe
Politicians in the Virgin Islands frequently misread the public mood. This story is part of a series on the political pulse of the country at Mid Term.
NDP Gov't scraps negotiations with Tortola Pier Partners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a statement sent to selected media houses earlier today, September 27, 2013 the Government of the Virgin Islands announced it is no longer in negotiations with Tortola Pier Partners on the proposed expansion of the Road Town Cruise Pier Project.
UPDATE: IRS cannot place claims on properties outside US- Harrell
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "If there is a big enough dollar and you have not paid it, I think the next time you enter the United States they may have a little tick mark for the immigration guys when you come in."
This is according to Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Specialist, KPMG Mr Doug Harrell during a press conference on September 20, 2013.
Lorna Smith to end Hong Kong stint in next few weeks – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – There are just a few weeks remaining before interim Director of the BVI Hong Kong Office, Mrs Lorna Smith, is expected to complete her assignment after being tasked with the setting up and preliminary running of the Office.
Premier should have consulted residents before Gibraltar trip - Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commentator Douglas Wheatley said he has come in for some 'flak' for his apparent criticism of policy decisions taken by Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith.
VI fell short in ‘quality’ of info given to France – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands reportedly fell short in the ‘quality of information it provided’ to French authorities and this has been noted as one of the main reasons for the Territory’s addition to a list of uncooperative jurisdictions recently.
Maduro slams Gov’t for ‘commercialising’ health insurance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host of BVI Forum, Edmund Maduro has accused the National Democratic Party (NDP) government of joining the rest of the world to commercialise health insurance and expressed the fear that persons may not have access to their contributions when they need it the most.
Cruise liners influencing Brandywine Bay proj. – Hon. Pickering
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party (NDP) government of the Virgin Islands has admitted to negotiating with cruise liners to have them contribute financially and intellectually towards the pending development of the Brandywine Bay beach area.
New Peebles Hospital to be handed over next month – Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Gushing about the latest installments at the new section of Peebles Hospital, Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka expressed that the keys to the long awaited hospital are likely to be handed over by the end of October, 2013.
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