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Local Politics
Go back to the drawing board! – resident to NDP
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – “We have nobody on Anegada or Jost Van Dyke, we need to increase our population,” former Chief Fire Officer Leando Stoutt claimed at a government held community meeting in Carrot Bay on February 25, 2013 at the Abraham Leonard Community Centre.
Premier not showing ‘all hands on deck’ approach – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith has not demonstrated that he truly wants "all hands on deck" as he had stated in the past. This is according to radio talk show host, Douglas Wheatley.
3D Show against extended terms for Govt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Should elected governments in the Virgin Islands have more than one consecutive term in office or an added number of years to the four years that they have currently under the constitution? Not so says Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru.
VG Agri Fair judging unfair – NDP radio caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One Virgin Gorda resident has claimed that there were unfair practices exhibited during the recently held Agricultural Fair in Virgin Gorda, which reportedly excluded several farmers from having their crops judged as part of the fair.
None of us will probably vote for same-sex marriage – Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton has offered his take on the raging debate about the recently passed same sex law in the UK and what the Government's stance was on the issue after a question was raised last evening February 18, 2013 on the NDP radio programme.
NDP Govt attempting to frustrate efforts of VIP in HOA – Hon. Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – “There is a certain level of frustration that the Opposition feels regarding the opportunity to bring information out to the public, and that has to be addressed. We are beginning to feel that it’s deliberate and if it is come right out and tell us and we’ll know from what angle to take our argument,” said Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA.
'Don't spin the facts'- Douglas Wheatley to politicians
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator and host of a local radio programme, Mr Douglas Wheatley has called on authorities to exhibit transparency in transactions regarding the water situation in the Territory.
Do not lose hope! - Hon. Christian on SCB Harbour Dev Project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Territorial At-Large Representative Hon. Archibald C. Christian is encouraging residents of the Sea Cows Bay area not to lose hope in their government regarding support for the Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development Project.
MCW not aware of market value & revenue potential of Baugher’s Bay plant!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After recently handing over the Baugher’s Bay Desalination Plant to the management of private entity Sage Utilities Holdings Limited, it came as a surprise in the House of Assembly today February 12, 2013 that the Ministry of Communications and Works is not aware of the market value of the plant nor its revenue earning potential.
Businessman blasts Govt. on recent street sweeper acquisition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Entrepreneur and businessman, Mr Wayne C. Todman aka Cue, has lashed out at Government in expressing his concerns about the recent acquisition of a mechanical street sweeper as announced in late January 2013.
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