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Dr Sandra M. Besson Out! as Accountant General; No replacement named!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Treasury Department of the Virgin Islands is currently operating without a ‘head’ as Government is yet to name someone to the position left vacant by Dr Sandra M. Besson who tendered her resignation on December 2, 2014.
Weeping, wailing & gnashing of teeth from political pains
Hating ourselves enough to hurt ourselves:
If one didn’t know better they could easily think all the Noise Makers are innocent and justified in making a Racket about NHIS and other Complaints but these Problems are not new and no alternate solutions were offered by opposing Candidates… Thus, if this Snap Election was to create a Population of ‘Walking Dead’ who would be seen and not heard, it partially succeeded.
Public officers afraid to be seen with 'Opposition persons' – Irene F. Penn-O’Neal
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – At Large candidate for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Irene F. Penn O’Neal said public officers have become so victimised and intimidated that they are afraid to have a simple conversation with any political person not associated with the sitting National Democratic Party (NDP) government.
What boycott? – Failure to read is failure to lead
By AC Frett
Reading is Fundamental:
Emancipation took place a long time ago but our People would still rather spend a lifetime listening to the Lies of others than spend a minute reading and researching Truth for themselves… We look at the written word and tell ourselves it’s too much to read so while Missionaries ceased to exist the lessons they taught our Ancestors are still being used to handicap our Children and Grandchildren.
‘Victimisation fears kept people in’ – Dion M. Jennings
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI – Independent candidate for the Sixth District Dion M. Jennings blamed the ongoing culture of victimisation for the low numbers at his public meeting held last night May 22, 2015 at the Belle Vue junction.
Virgin Islands Party calls for election observers
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3) has made a call for the presence of election observers at the June 8, 2015 polls and has also challenged the Commissioner of Police David Morris to have unbiased police officers at polling stations throughout the territory.
'Not another term of NDP victimisation'- VIP youth group
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The youths of this group pledge our full support to ensure that all 13 VIP candidates are elected to office as the young people cannot suffer through another four years of a National Democratic Party Administration.” This was part of a statement issued today May 10, 2015 by the Ready Committee, a youth group in strong support of the main Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
Young contractor alleges victimisation by NDP
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- A young local contractor is now seeking legal advice after a contract awarded to him for the construction of a retaining wall at Manuel Reef in Sea Cows Bay under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government was given to someone else without his contract being terminated. The contractor is also alleging that no explanation was given to him as to why his contract was given to someone else.
Stephanie I. Faulkner-Williams Out! Michelle A. McLean In! as Deputy LC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While it happened without a whisper, the Labour Department of the Government of the Virgin Islands has a new Deputy Labour Commissioner.
‘I don't take sides! Will work with next Govt!’ – Gov John S. Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE declared that he is not on anybody’s side as he is the Governor and if there are elections and the Government changes he would be willing to work with the next Government.
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