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Local Politics

October 25th, 2011
NDP failed in Gov’t & Opposition – Min. Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative and Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Julian Fraser RA charged that the Government could have been a “whole lot better” if it was challenged by the opposition, the National Democratic Party (NDP).

October 25th, 2011
The “so-called” elites rode on VIP’s back - Penn-O’Neal

FRENCHMAN’S CAY, Tortola, VI – “They got their education on the backs of us, today they are thumbing their noses at us, telling us how educated they are and trying to match us up against their team,” At Large representative Irene Penn-O’Neal lamented at a Virgin Islands Party (VIP) meeting held last evening, October 24, 2011 at Frenchman’s Cay.

October 25th, 2011
Politicians to swim to raise funds for Makos

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Makos Swim Club will host a Politicians’ Swim Meet and Eat on Saturday October 29, 2011 at 6:30 a.m. at the Prospect Reef Resort pool to raise funds for the Makos Swim Club. Members of the swim club will also race.

October 25th, 2011
Fahie: I don’t play political adultery

FRENCHMAN’S CAY, Tortola, VI – The man with a mission, Andrew Fahie, quelled any misconceptions that he was going to jump ship and firmly stated, “I don’t play political adultery” last evening, Monday October 21, 2011 at a meeting held at Frenchman’s Cay.

October 25th, 2011
2nd District representative hinting court challenge?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With some 43 candidates nominated and on the list for the 2011 General Elections, including candidates whose eligibility have been questioned, the controversy continues with what seems to be a hint of legal action to follow.

October 25th, 2011
No official challenge to candidates so far

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Despite the many verbal exchanges among certain candidates over eligibility to contest the upcoming General Elections and talk in the air about some of the nominations to be challenged, there has been no official challenge reaching the Elections Office so far.

October 25th, 2011
“She out of place!” - Woman interrupts Fahie’s meeting

FRENCHMAN’S CAY, Tortola, VI – Supporters for 1st district representative Andrew Fahie were peeved last evening, Monday October 24, 2011 when a woman interrupted a speaker and angrily told them it was late and she wanted to sleep.

October 24th, 2011
Update: Record 43 candidates for General Elections in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - (Posted: 5:28p.m.) A record 43 candidates have been nominated for the General Elections scheduled for November 7, 2011.

October 24th, 2011
Harrigan to Cline: Check yourself!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Instead of attacking politicians, Claude Skelton Cline, the 2nd district candidate under the main opposition, should make sure he is eligible to contest the upcoming general elections, charged Elvis Harrigan on Friday October 21, 2011 during a meeting at the Watch House, Fahie Hill.

October 24th, 2011
We will create GPS tracking for the naysayers- McMillan

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At Large candidate with the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Zoe Walcott McMillan speaking in the 3rd District on Friday October 21, 2011 said contrary to what has been said by the opposition, the VIP has been creating a road map for development for the Virgin Islands and expressed disappointment that some still did not seem to understand.

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