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Local Politics
VI will soon be pushed under the proverbial bus – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It is the firm belief of Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA that the whole issue of tax havens has only come about because of the global economic downturn and the industrialized world now looking for a ‘scapegoat’.
It's abuse to charge seniors & children for medication– E. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Host of the BVI Forum TV show on CBN Television, Edmund Maduro, said he believed senior citizens and children were being abused at Peebles Hospital when they were allegedly being charged for free medication.
Informal Communication on FSC good enough for NDP govt.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - One is left to wonder 'What next' is left for a government to do or say to show its high level of unprofessional ways of dealing with some of the most critical facets of the economy of the country.
Hon. Fahie denies prior knowledge of mould situation at Isabella Morris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First District Representative and former Education Minister Hon. Andrew A. Fahie has dismissed the notion that he had any previous knowledge of the mould situation at the Isabella Morris Primary School, calling the claims ‘political mischief’.
No money in govt's coffers for new school - Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Education Minister Hon. Myron V. Walwyn informed the House of Assembly yesterday, May 14, 2013 that there have been no budgeted amounts to the Ministry toward the building of a new school.
Legislators raise privacy concerns about Surveillance Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA was among several legislators calling for further input into a surveillance bill that some members of the House of Assembly hinted may have been rushed following a recent murder in the Territory.
UPDATE: Premier Smith evades Cruise Pier questions in HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After several sittings of the House of Assembly where the Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA was unable to have any questions regarding the Cruise Pier project entered on the Order Paper, many may have expected answers now that some of the questions were finally allowed today, May 14, 2013 during the 9th sitting of the Second Session of the Second House of Assembly.
Summit of Political & Business Leaders another boost for VI tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As plans are being finalized for the presence of Caribbean leaders to the Territory on May 17 and 18, 2013 on Necker Island and Bitter End, Virgin Gorda for the Summit of Political and Business Leaders for the Caribbean Challenge Initiative, major points and opportunities are being underscored for continued promotion of the Virgin Islands as a unique tourist destination.
HOA meets today May 14; More questions to answer!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Less than three weeks after its last meeting, today May 14, 2013 will see another session of the House of Assembly (HOA) of the Virgin Islands. The ninth sitting of the second session of the second House of Assembly will meet at 10 A.M. with a packed agenda of over 70 questions from the Opposition, reports and bills.
BVICCHA responds to Platinum News article on Chairman’s statements
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) has issued a statement that distances itself from remarks made by attorney at law and Chairman of the BVICCHA, Jamal S. Smith recently in relation to the cruise pier project.
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