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‘Both Fahie & Fraser are damaged goods’ – Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host and social commentator Donald E. de Castro has labelled Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) and senior member of the VIP Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) as “damaged goods” and said both should be sidestepped at the upcoming VIP elections on September 2, 2015.
'New Complaints Commissioner is an NDP rubber stamp' - Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The quest to secure a lawyer to be part of the team that heads the Complaints Commission of the Virgin Islands (VI) has been one with a long history and a fight that former Commissioner of Complaints Mr Elton Georges, CMG, OBE has passed on to new Complaints Commissioner Ms Sheila N. Brathwaite.
‘Vote for anyone but NDP’ – Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social and Political Commentator Donald E. de Castro believes voters who exercise their franchise come Monday June 8, 2015 must vote against the National Democratic Party (NDP) and called for the establishment of a coalition government.
'We can't take four more years of NDP' – Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social and political commentator Donald E. de Castro said the National Democratic Party (NDP) should be taught a lesson at the polls for calling a snap election.
‘Just answer the Opposition's questions!’ – Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Donald E. de Castro has called on the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government to respect the Opposition when it comes to answering questions they pose in the House of Assembly, noting that those in the administration were at one stage in the Opposition.
De Castro slams Labour Minister for trade union comment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Donald E. de Castro has slammed Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) for saying that he was happy there were are no labour unions in the Virgin Islands to represent the interest of the labour force and that this was a blessing for the territory.
‘Govt must write persons about residency application’ – Donald E. De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Donald E. de Castro said that Government should do the decent thing and write persons who are seeking residency clearly setting out what the position with their application is.
‘What about affordable apartment rentals?’ – asks Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host and social commentator Donald E. de Castro said affordable housing is not just about being able to get land and build a home but also to be able to rent a decent apartment at a reasonable price for persons not planning to build.
‘Large number of locals on contract @ BVIHSA’ - CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste said that a large percentage of persons employed by the Authority are on contract with a large number of them being locals and that this is mandated by the Board of Directors.
De Castro peeved @ change to Xmas promo venue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Businessman and commentator Donald E. De Castro is lashing out at the decision to shift the annual Christmas on Main Street event to De Castro Street between Scotiabank and Bobby’s Supermarket, saying that there was no advance warning of such a decision.
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