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PEP believes NDP Govt. has neglected agriculture
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) believes that agriculture is being neglected under the current National Democratic Party (NDP) Government and said that this is one area that will be given much focus if the party – the Territory’s newest political party – is given an opportunity to govern.
‘People are afraid to speak!’ – PEP Chairman Hon J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Second District and Chairman of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher believes democracy in the Virgin Islands is being undermined and people are afraid to express their democratic right to speak or to be associated with any group of their choice.
‘Governor has failed the VI’ – Sam Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Julio Sam Henry believes that the current Governor of the Virgin Islands, William Boyd McCleary, has failed the Territory of the Virgin Islands and has questioned his role under the current political administration.
'VI should have gone green years ago' – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley believes the Virgin Islands should have been looking at alternative and renewable energy sources years ago and has dropped the ball in this regard.
‘Bloggers using multiple names online won’t deter PEP!’ – Sowande Uhuru
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru believes the new party can change the current political culture and said they would not be deterred by bloggers using multiple names on online news sites.
UPDATE: “The leadership of this country has deceived us” – PEP's J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Taking to the podium with standing ovation from his fellow party members and other supporters Chairman of People Empowerment Party (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher was like a Minister of the Gospel of Christ, starting his speech for the first few minutes on the principles of the Bible.