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Local Politics
BiWater forging ahead with works
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It is “business as usual” at the BiWater project sites despite the recent announcement by new Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool that all major projects were going to be halted for review.
Lorie Rymer: Major parties stole my ideas!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Though he’s back to ensuring his catering business is running smoothly, Lorie Rymer, an independent candidate who contested the 9th district at the November 7 General Elections, is surprised that the two main political parties stole some of his ideas during the campaign and presented them as their own.
People will decide if I continue seeking political office- Zoe Walcott- McMillan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At Large candidate on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) slate at the recent elections Zoe Walcott-McMillan has shunned from stating what may have prevented her from being elected despite seeming to be very popular among the masses especially the youths during her campaign but has said she would contest again as long as the people decides so and of course the Virgin Islands Party congress.
Hon. Vanterpool wants a Virgin Islander for TRC’s top spot
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – More than likely a Virgin Islander will be tipped to be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), said Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool at the swearing in ceremony for the new Cabinet at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall on November 9, 2011.
Why the VIP lost the election?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Many reasons have been given for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) loss at the November 7, 2011 polls, with one candidate believing it had to do with the “spin” the now ruling party put on the global economic downturn, and made the people hold the VIP accountable for it along with the various infrastructural projects that were not completed.
Willing to support Gov’t but not without scrutiny – Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – This is J. Alvin Christopher’s fourth term as an elected representative for the 2nd District and while he plans to support the current administration of the National Democratic Party as an elected member in the House of Assembly, the stalwart politician said it will not be done without scrutiny.
Legal consultation for BUPA contract - Minister Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Ronnie Skelton will rely on the legal opinion of the Attorney General’s Office in order to make any decision regarding the BUPA health insurance contract.
"Keep the people informed and in the mix"- Bertrand Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Recently retired Chief Conservation and Fisheries Officer, Bertrand ‘Washasha X’ Lettsome, who made his first run for political office at the November 7, 2011 elections as an independent At Large candidate, has advised the new government of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith to always put the people first in their decisions.
‘Tax after sales’ an option for stimulating economy?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ensuring fair competition and implementing ‘tax after sales’ could be two methods that would bring in the much needed funds to sustain the Territory’s economy, two talk show hosts recommended.
BVITB will be restructured, says Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Boosting the tourism industry is crucial to the newly elect National Democratic Party (NDP) government, and to ensure top results Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith will be evaluating the structure of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
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