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Local Politics
VIP still being blamed for UK’s budget request – Hon. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – 1st District representative, Hon. Andrew Fahie, finds its annoying that his party – the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) – is still being tagged as the reason for the United Kingdom wanting to review the Territory’s budget two months before it is passed in the House of Assembly (HOA).
You have to be brave in tackling sewerage – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While lauding Communications and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool for his commitment to tackle sewerage woes in the Territory, former Minister Julian Fraser RA has advised him to be "courageous" in his decision making.
Vexing issues in Telecom sector must be tackled early- Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The newly appointed Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Ayana Hull-Braithwaite, already has her work cut out for her since, according to Minister of Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool, there are a few vexing issues that must be tackled early.
Premier Smith denies misleading Territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has responded to the statement issued by Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal on December 20, 2011 and has denied the claim that he misled the population in his recent statement regarding the financial condition of the Territory.
Hon. Fraser: I will be all over you guys like a wet blanket!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District representative, Hon. Julian Fraser, RA, told Government Ministers that he will be all over them like “a wet blanket” when it comes to the development of the Virgin Islands (VI).
NDP’s At Large reps will be in forefront – Hon. Walwyn pledges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party’s (NDP) At Large Representatives will play an active role in the districts hence squashing the notion that they are a sixth finger in the political system.
HOA approves Ayana Hull-Brathwaite as new TRC chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Second House of Assembly (HOA) has approved the appointment of Attorney At Law Ayana Hull-Braithwaite as Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in the Virgin Islands for a period of three (3) years with effect from December 15, 2011.
Contractors reluctant to work until paid for previous jobs - Min. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Ministry for Communications and Works is in debt to several contractors, who are now reluctant to take on any other jobs until they are paid monies owed to them, Hon. Mark Vanterpool disclosed to the House of Assembly today, Wednesday December 21, 2011.
Contracts signed on hood of cars days before 2007 elections!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal has asked whether it is only alright for the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government to sign contracts prior to General Elections and has called on the ruling party to be up front and honest and not try to mislead people.
Premier’s own speech has betrayed him - Opposition leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Ralph T. O’Neal has questioned the recent public report by Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith in which he painted the Territory’s financial status as “grim” and argued that if it was indeed so why were certain major contracts signed.
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