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Local Politics
Biwater not discussed at recent UK meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The highly criticized Biwater project, which the National Democratic Party (NDP) campaigned heavily against and which the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) even admitted may have been a factor in them being unseated from office at the November 7, 2011 elections, was not discussed at the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting in London recently.
Is it time for a female Premier?
By Lorna M. George
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- During the course of history from Bible time women have made a significant difference in our lives. They have contributed greatly to the benefit of mankind. It goes without saying that the differences they have made cannot be overlooked. They have left their footprints on the sand of time, and we salute them.
Archie Christian: I will be your eyes and ears!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Although he is only a Territorial At Large representative and not awarded a Ministry, Hon. Archibald Christian urged his supporters not to feel slighted by any means, because he feels he is in the best position to give representation to everyone.
Day 1 updated - 155 unemployed youths register for jobs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A programme initiated by the Ministry of Education and Culture to assess the status of youth unemployment and find jobs for them resulted in 155 young men and women registering on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 – the first day of the exercise.
VI to get UK assistance for Autism programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI (Posted 6:38 am) - Assistance for autistic children and adults in the Virgin Islands was one of the topics discussed by the Government delegation to the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting recently and Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has since announced that Government is upbeat about a programme being established here to assist such persons.
No green light for CDB loan this year?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI (Posted 6:31 am) - From all indications, it is unlikely that the United Kingdom (UK) will grant approval for the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) loan successfully negotiated by the previous Government to be accessed for spending this year.
Special funding for Copper Mine Point denied!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A proposal to have the ruins of the Copper Mine Point declared a United Kingdom (UK) heritage site for special funding was unsuccessfully negotiated at the recent Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting in the UK.
Public consultations for UK/VI relationship for “coming weeks”- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has said he has been able to successfully negotiate for more time to assess the Territory’s financial condition and to have the public’s input on the soon to be published White Paper on the UK/Overseas Territories relationships.
Ralph O’Neal on replacement – That’s a difficult person to find!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As questions continue to be raised as to who will take over as Leader of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), from Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE he himself is admitting that such a person is difficult to find.
Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe is now front runner for House Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI [Posted 6:47 am] - Virgin Islands News Online’s well placed sources within the Orlando Smith Administration are confirming that Attorney at Law and former Government Chief Registrar of Lands, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe is now on the final list of candidates and could be nominated for the post of Speaker of the second House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI).
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