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VIP record on press freedom 'undisputed' - Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The record of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) with regard to freedom of the press is undisputed, according to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Advance Marketing and Professional Services, Mr Julian Willock.
“We are breaking ground” – Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool continued to hit at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) headed by Opposition VIP Leader Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE when he and several others signed the $30.7ML contract for the moving ahead of the Cruise Pier Development Project.
Ralph T. O’Neal cancels VIP Congress meeting; no elections on April 23!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a move that shocked party faithfuls Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE in a letter dated today April 17, 2014 to the Secretary of the Party Mrs. Wandermae Malone has cancelled the National Congress to hold elections for the Executive Committee.
UPDATE: Vanterpool denounces PAC ports project report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool today April 17, 2014 denounced the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Interim Report on the Ports Project as being devoid of facts to substantiate claims made therein.
Change must come & we must be ready! – Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Change must come and we must be ready… we must be willing to accept change,” Opposition Leader Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE argued yesterday, April 8, 2014 in the House of Assembly.
Hon Fraser throws hat into ring for VIP Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Further to the recent announcement by Leader of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Hon Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE that the party will on April 23, 2014 hold a congress meeting to have internal elections, seasoned member of the party, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has told Virgin Islands News Online that he intends to accept a nomination for the position of VIP Chairman should one be put forward in his favour.
'One enemy is too much' - Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Chief Minister, H. Lavity Stoutt was remembered during a musical tribute hosted yesterday, March 3, 2014 as adding prosperity to the Virgin Islands during his time as leader of the Territory.
Hon. Vanterpool made promises but hasn’t delivered - Opp Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The culture of disrespect for District Representatives created by the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) regime following the 2011 elections appears to continue but is more prevalent in Virgin Islands Party (VIP) held districts.
Anegada farmers can increase supply of eggs to Tortola – Hon R. T. O’Neal
WEST END, Anegada, VI – Considering the extent of the growth of the populations at Anegada, Tortola and the other islands of the Territory, Leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Ninth District Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE challenged Anegada farmers to market their eggs more.
Local author lauded for overcoming obstacles with new book, ‘Triumph’
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Described as both a treasure and a true gift by different individuals, Anegadian Mr Terence L. Vanterpool was lauded for overcoming the odds in having his book of poetry launched today, December 18, 2013 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).