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Hon. Walwyn is a ‘rookie to politics’-Hon. Ralph T. O'Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In the words of Leader of the Virgin Island Party and Representative of the Ninth District Honourable Ralph T O'Neal, OBE, the Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn is a “rookie”.
Informal Communication on FSC good enough for NDP govt.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - One is left to wonder 'What next' is left for a government to do or say to show its high level of unprofessional ways of dealing with some of the most critical facets of the economy of the country.
Legislators raise privacy concerns about Surveillance Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA was among several legislators calling for further input into a surveillance bill that some members of the House of Assembly hinted may have been rushed following a recent murder in the Territory.
Fifth District Rep; others against Disaster Management bill!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Fifth District Representative and Member of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Hon. Delores Christopher was among several Members of the House of Assembly to have come out in opposition of a bill designed to address disaster management in the Virgin Islands (VI).
81 year old artist displays 'a wonderful journey of the mind'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jill Tattersall held her first solo art show, ‘Memories of the BVI’, at the Sugar Works Museum yesterday March 1, 2013 at the age of 81 years.
Bregado Flax Ed. Centre hosts dinner for 30th Ann.
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – The Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) wrapped up celebrations in observance of its 30th Anniversary on the evening of Saturday, January 19, 2013. The Honourary dinner was held at the Top of The Baths Restaurant in Virgin Gorda.
Why do VIslanders have to be harrassed in their own country? Patsy Lake
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – The absence of a main door, several windows and a few door knobs were not about to deter prominent businesswoman Mrs Patsy Lake from dedicating a building on her birthday yesterday January 17, 2013; a building that appeared to be at the very least, a tremendous labour of love and perseverance.
Hon. O’Neal says ‘Divine Master’ gave no instructions to leave politics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Premier and Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has declared that his time has not yet reached for retirement from the political arena as he has not received such instructions from the ‘Divine Master’.
Sowande Uhuru lashes HOA contract award system to fellow legislators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru has once again criticised the legislative measure that allows Members of the House of Assembly (HOA) to have the support of their colleagues in receiving government contracts, some of which may result in conflict with their work in the legislature.
UPDATE: Hon. Pickering & Hon. O’Neal want time limit to speakers in HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has clarified that it was E. Walwyn Brewley and not Hon. Myron V. Walwyn whom he was referring to when he was addressing the House of Assembly on October 9, 2012 on time limits for Members.