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Local Politics

November 1st, 2011
Governor confirms joint observer mission for VI’s election

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - His Excellency the Governor, Boyd McCleary CMG has announced, via press release this afternoon November 1, 2011, that the Virgin Islands (VI) will receive a team of election observers for the general election.

November 1st, 2011
If you don’t want SCB Harbour Project, don’t vote me in – Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In yet another strong statement by 3rd District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA told voters of the 3rd district that if they do not want the Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development Project they should not vote him into office, as he will complete the project if elected.

November 1st, 2011
Parsons hits back at VIP's dark days statement

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Known for her “viper” tongue, former politician Eileene Parsons unleashed an acerbic response to the incumbent Government, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) on their political messages especially one that dubbed the National Democratic Party's (NDP) regime as “dark days”.

October 31st, 2011
“Little is much when God is in it”- Dr. Scatliffe

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Hitting back at criticisms from the Opposition that he has done very little during his four years in office as the elected representative of the 4th district, Dr. Vincent Scatliffe said he has accomplished a lot during his four years in office.

October 31st, 2011
Softball Field to be named Roger Allen Hodge Park today

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Government of Premier Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, will today name the Sea Cows Bay Softball Field in honour of a young legendary multi-sports player the late Roger Allen Hodge of Sea Cows Bay.

October 31st, 2011
VG Hospital is in Johnson’s Ghut – PPA charges

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - The People’s Patriotic Alliance (PPA) says if access to health services is a priority for every Virgin Islander then the facilities would have already been in place because money is obviously not the problem but noted that the problem was about mixed up priorities.

October 30th, 2011
Is Hon. Hodge grooming someone?

FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The People’s man, Omar Hodge, hinted that a younger version of himself will be groomed to take over the hard work that he has been doing in the district for the past 32 years.

October 30th, 2011
Marlon Penn envisions Red Bay for fishing revolution

PARHAM TOWN, East End, Tortola - Outlining the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) plan to tap into the 80 billion dollar global fishing industry, 8th district candidate Marlon Penn proposes the 8th district to be the catapult for the fishing industry by transforming Red Bay Fisherman’s Dock into a modern fishing facility.

October 29th, 2011
Min. Fraser challenges district to prove “the lies”

PLEASANT VALLEY, Tortola, VI- Telling residents of Pleasant Valley in the 3rd District at a rally last evening October 28, 2011 that the opposition was indulging in mind games and lies to unseat him at the November 7 General Elections, Hon. Julian Fraser RA challenged anyone to bring the proof and he would reward them…with car and land.

October 29th, 2011
Hon. Penn: Cabinet agreed to set up a Public Defender’s Office

THE HOPE, EAST END, VI - Cabinet has agreed to set up a Public Defender’s Office, which will help to provide legal services to people who need and qualify for such services, announced 8th district representative Dancia Penn QC at a meeting last evening Friday, October 28, 2011 at The Hope.

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