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Local Politics

October 28th, 2011
Don’t get fooled by "quick fix & handouts" – Christopher

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Standing before a group of supporters in Harrigan in the 2nd District, J. Alvin Christopher urged district residents not to be fooled by those who bring “quick fix and handouts” but rather to look for those who have their best interest and will do things in the lawful way.

October 28th, 2011
Maduro-Caines refutes not wanting com. centre for Purcell

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Noting she is happy that Purcell Estate has a community centre, 6th District candidate on the National Democratic Party (NDP) team Alvera Maduro-Caines has refuted talks that she was against it.

October 28th, 2011
Candidate proposes life alert for the elderly

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Collin Scatliffe, if elected as the 4th district representative, will make available health alert or life alert medical alarm systems which is crucial in getting help quickly to those seniors who live alone.

October 27th, 2011
VIP 2011 Manifesto makes provision for police aircraft

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While choosing not to expound on the subject, At Large representative and former Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Vernon Malone says the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has committed itself to providing an aircraft for the RVIPF.

October 27th, 2011
If politicians are corrupt, the UK can set up Inquiry – Maduro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “If she [Britain] finds our leaders are corrupt in anyway, then dissolve the Council and call a general elections...and set up an Inquiry,” At Large candidate Edmund Maduro stated, in reference to the United Kingdom wanting to review the Territory’s budget two months before it is passed in the House of Assembly.

October 27th, 2011
NDP’s manifesto is about “putting country first”

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 30-page plus manifesto presented last evening, Wednesday October 26, 2011 by the National Democratic Party (NDP) included 100 ways the party could improve the lives of residents’ throughout the Territory, and is aimed at putting the country first.

October 26th, 2011
More house lots given out in 3rd District

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- 3rd District representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA speaking at a rally at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre on October 21, 2011, said notices of award for house lots on the Nibbs Estate have been given out.

October 26th, 2011
Preston Stoutt calls for investigation into 98% pass rate

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Independent candidate for the 1st district Preston Stoutt is calling for an investigation into the 98 pass rate for school leavers, citing it is a measure to protect the education of future students.

October 26th, 2011
VIP launches “people centred, realistic” Manifesto 2011

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the November 7, 2011 General Election less than two weeks away, voters will also have a clearer picture of what the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has done over the last four years in office and more importantly, strategised for their next term in office as it launched its Manifesto 2011 at Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall last evening October 25, 2011.

October 26th, 2011
Dr. O’Neal: Anegada needs its own Project Manager!

ANEGADA, VI - While the incumbent Government received praises for road works in Anegada, 9th district candidate with the National Democratic Party (NDP) team is concerned that the Project Manager to oversee such works is not from the island.

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