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Local Politics
Hon. Fraser shocked at low levels of water production at BB!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Julian Fraser RA, the former Minister for Communications and Works is speechless to hear that the Baughers Bay plant is currently not producing sufficient water, and frankly stated that for it to function at its capacity - a dedicated and experienced manager is needed to have monitoring capability of the plant “round the clock”.
UPDATE - Calming device to be replaced with "raised crosswalks"
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool has confirmed that the calming device at Beef Island will be replaced with "raised crosswalks" at strategic locations with demolition on the device set to begin on Monday March 26, 2012.
Nat’l Health Insurance to cost Gov’t $38M annually – Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The National Health Insurance System (NHIS), which will allow more residents in the Virgin Islands wider access to health care, is moving along smoothly and could be implemented within the next 12 months with Government expected to fork up some $38M on an annual basis to subsidize the scheme.
Several persons hired on spot at Job Fair- Min. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Noting that the recent Career and Job fair is working as envisaged due to the strong support from Government and employers alike, Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn has disclosed that several persons have since gained employment and that the feedback continues to be one of a success story, where necessary steps are being made to ensure it remains a success.
Govt wrong to cut public servants increments - Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Third District representative and former Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Julian Fraser RA, is of the opinion that the recent decision to cut the increments of public servants was not right to do since they would have already worked for it.
High drama at Labour Department
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In what many civil servants and private citizens are describing as the civil service at its lowest point in years with no leadership from the top, this type of unprofessional and undignified behavior was played out yet again.
VI in jeopardy if Cuba opens up – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Major resorts and hotels in the Virgin Islands could be in jeopardy, which in turn could harm the labour force, if Cuba opens up to the rest of the world announced Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering at a February 8, 2012 labour meeting on Virgin Gorda (VG).
Hon. Fraser raises concerns over Bishop Cline’s appointment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online that the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) at a cabinet meeting on January 19, 2012 had approved Bishop John I. Cline to become the new Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority Board, final approval was granted in the House of Assembly yesterday February 14, 2012 for his appointment although it was not without concerns from the opposition.
Should there be term limits for politicians in VI?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A remark in the House of Assembly (HOA) February 14, 2012 about term limits for politicians, has spilled out into the public for debate it seems as callers to the radio programme Speak out BVI voiced their opinion on it.
First 100 days of the NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today, February 15, 2012 marks the first 100 days of the National Democratic Party (NDP) in Government and during the period of the party being elected on November 7, 2011 to date – all eyes have been watching closely with some political pundits were expecting miracles while others were predicting failures.
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