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Local Politics
NGOs Bill criticized for being “too heavy”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “This legislation, in total ignorance, can scare the living daylight out of anyone who has involvement in these organisations, the real non-profit organisations that are out there with no other intention but to do good,” were the thoughts of Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA, towards the Bill entitled, “Non-Profit Organisations Act, 2012” which was read in the House of Assembly yesterday, October 11, 2012.
Premier Smith down-plays Hon. Fahie's "civil war" in Cabinet assertions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has down played suggestions that the delay in the laying of the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Act in the House of Assembly (HOA) was because there were differences among cabinet members.
HOA continues today Oct. 11, 2012
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Third Sitting of the 3rd Session of the Second House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) resumes today October 11, 2012 at 10 A.M. in Road Town after being adjourned on October 9, 2012.
Nothing to apologise for in Protocols for Effective Financial Mgmt – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon. Dr. Kedrick Pickering has said there is nothing that he needs to look back on and say he was sorry about with regard to his participation in the negotiation for the Protocols for Effective Financial Management.
70 percent of VI workforce of expat origin- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The effects of the global economic crisis on the unemployment rate in the Virgin Islands is not easy to gauge since 70 percent of the workforce is of expatriate origin and it is not possible to determine whether they are in or out of the country.
Biwater already invested $25M of own money into project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial Biwater Project has already seen some $25M invested in the construction phase even though there has been no review of the designs and drawings by the Ministry of Communications and Works to see if they were in accordance with relevant quality and performance standards.
Min. Walwyn pulled up in HOA for “unparliamentary” conduct
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Hon. Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe had a full day’s work in the HOA on October 9, 2012 and even had to use her gavel as well as to speak to Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn about his “unparliamentary” conduct.
Speaker & 1st District Rep. lock horns in HOA!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The start of the Third Sitting of the Second Session of the Second House of Assembly today, October 9, 2012, started with much interaction between Speaker of the House Hon. Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe and 1st District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie, with the latter stating at one point that he was insulted by a statement made by the Speaker.
Greenland Recreational Park for October 25 opening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn revealed today, October 9, 2012 in the House of Assembly (HOA) that the Greenland Recreational Park Project is “on the homestretch” and is almost complete for a month-end opening.
Reduced AA tourist season flights not a major concern for VI - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier The Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith has sought to downplay fears that the recent reduction in American Airlines (AA) flights to the Region and Territory will negatively affect the inflow of tourists to the island during the upcoming tourist season.
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