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R. T. O’Neal’s historic move in HOA unforgettable - Mrs Flax
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “The Member in the House that was to second the introduction of the bill in the House (HOA) was supposed to be Willard Wheatley … but Ralph O’Neal [who was a member of the opposition] jumped to his feet, and seconded the bill,” Mrs Rosemarie Flax said.
Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE will not seek reelection!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - In a history making decision that has sent shock waves throughout the political class both locally and regionally the Virgin Islands’ first Premier and longest serving elected Member of Parliament in the English speaking Caribbean Honourable Ralph Telford O’Neal OBE has called it quits.
‘The ‘White man’ not taking over; over my dead body’ – VG resident
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – The future of the leadership of the Virgin Islands seems to be of great concern to residents across the divides to the extent that they fear that the ‘White man’ is taking over very senior leadership positions in government.
UPDATE: More than 40 registered in PEP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Informed and reliable sources within the newly formed People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) have confirmed that they are coming out strong with a membership of over forty (40) and counting.
Hon. Christian’s ‘no sympathy’ remark questionable – resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has taken a legislator’s comments to task about having no sympathy for whistle blowers such as the United States’ Edward Snowden by calling the remark a ‘questionable’ one.
Opp. Leader stresses importance of agriculture to Virgin Gorda
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Leader of the Opposition and Ninth District Representative Honourable Ralph T. O'Neal OBE today February 13, 2014, stressed the importance of agriculture if the Territory is to reduce its food costs and underscored the need for young people in the discipline.
Day 2 of Opposition boycott of HOA!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Opposition today February 11, 2014, continued their boycott of the budget debates at the Fourth Sitting of the Third Session of the Second House of Assembly following their ongoing dissatisfaction with Government’s scheduling of budget debates and for disregarding the Opposition.
First Rotaract Club for VG chartered & installed
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Eons from today when one would have flicked the pages of the record books of the Virgin Islands, somewhere there between the many recorded notes will the name of Mr Kyle I. Harrigan placed among the names of other Rotarians as the man who was the first Virgin Gorda Rotaract Club president.
Two powerful HOA committee meetings this week!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government remains unpopular and the House of Assembly (HOA) is regarded very low among public opinion with some labeling it as a circus, elected members were busy this week working.
Walters Recreational Park important element for national pride- Premier Smith
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- No doubt a sign of appreciation, a large number of persons including some anxious children attended the Opening and Naming of the newly constructed park in Virgin Gorda in honour of two outstanding Virgin Gorda residents, Leopold and Laura Walters today, December 19, 2013.