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Local Politics
Hon. O’Neal says ‘Divine Master’ gave no instructions to leave politics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Premier and Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has declared that his time has not yet reached for retirement from the political arena as he has not received such instructions from the ‘Divine Master’.
Did Kevin C. Smith disrespect the SFC?- Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some sparks flew when the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs appeared before the House of Assembly (HOA) Standing Finance Committee (SFC) last year to defend its 2013 Budget allocation.
Sowande Uhuru lashes HOA contract award system to fellow legislators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru has once again criticised the legislative measure that allows Members of the House of Assembly (HOA) to have the support of their colleagues in receiving government contracts, some of which may result in conflict with their work in the legislature.
‘History created’ with signing of USVI/VI MoU – Dr. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. The Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering declared that history was created on January 14, 2013 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise the Territory’s commitment to the development of horse racing while facilitating the effective movement of horses between the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Virgin Islands (VI).
The Minister of Finance “begging” the Financial Sec for money? - Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O'Neal OBE believes the Minister for Tourism must be able to have some freedom of spending and not be "begging" the Financial Secretary for money to do so.
Sir Richard Branson: global adventurer
By Dickson Igwe
The Learjet begins to make its final descent into Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, British Virgin Islands. It drops deliberately, discriminately, and stealthily, banking gracefully, from 40, 000 feet above the North Atlantic. It is a warm, brilliant night. Over the past few hours the private jet has flown south and west, from a frigid Central Europe towards a tropical West Indian clime. A billion stars light up the night sky. It is full moon.
More housing allowance requested for Att. Gen. - Hons. Skelton & Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many Permanent Secretaries and Department Heads cannot obtain adequate funding for their Ministries, Departments or Agencies, hire the much needed human resources required to carry out their mandates, two government Ministers are advocating for a higher housing allowance for the Virgin Islands’ Attorney General Dr. the Honourable Christopher P. Malcolm.
UPDATE: Youth Policy Committee pledges quality document
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Youth Policy Committee has pledged to produce a quality document that would aid the Government in making sound decisions on behalf of and inclusive of the Territory’s youth.
UPDATE: We need to be resilient, innovative & proactive - new Tourism Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "We need to be resilient, innovative and proactive to compete on the global tourism stage." This was an emphatic statement made by the newly appointed Director of Tourism Mrs Sharon Flax-Mars as she made her debut presentation at a press conference earlier today January 7, 2013.
Politicians Registry of Interests should be Public- Romney-Varlack
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2007 Virgin Islands Constitution has a provision in section 112 for a Registrar of Interest whereby elected officials must declare their assets, income and liabilities. However, the record is not public.
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