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January 10th, 2012
Opposition leader calls for constitutional changes, supports a Tourism Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE and his then Government of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration had lobbied to have constitutional changes for a sixth ministry, and today he is calling for such changes and is pleased to see the current Government of the National Democratic Party (NDP) has taken up the idea of having a sixth minister - a Minister for Tourism.

December 19th, 2011
UPDATE: Premier Smith reveals new TB Board Directors

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first reported by Virgin Islands News Online, former National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman Russell Harrigan is the new Chairman of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).

December 8th, 2011
Labour Commissioner Maynard expected to be removed from office

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - News just reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that Labour Commissioner Oleanvine Maynard is expected to be sent on leave next week and will not return to her post as Labour Commissioner.

December 7th, 2011
UPDATE - Private citizens did not file petition

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands News Online can confirm that no legal petition was filed by private citizens against the eligibility of newly elected National Democratic Party (NDP) Territorial At-Large members Myron V. Walwyn and Archibald Christian from being members of the second House of Assembly (HOA) of the Virgin Islands.

November 28th, 2011
NDP’s Moment of Opportunity

By Kevin Malone

There are few times in the history of any society where opportunity presents itself more than once. In many ways, the BVI has bucked regional economics trends over the last decade and maintained a fairly stable economic situation. This stability however, has been cracking for some time as the current global economic chapter changes.

November 28th, 2011
Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe is now front runner for House Speaker

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI [Posted 6:47 am] - Virgin Islands News Online’s well placed sources within the Orlando Smith Administration are confirming that Attorney at Law and former Government Chief Registrar of Lands, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe is now on the final list of candidates and could be nominated for the post of Speaker of the second House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI).

November 28th, 2011
Fahie: I will not fight for VIP leadership

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Though many believe that 1st district representative Andrew Fahie is a front runner to head the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) when its current leader steps down, Hon. Fahie said he will never fight for the position.

November 24th, 2011
“Cleaning up” civil service must be done rationally – Elihu Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The mentality of “cleaning up house” within the public service should be one that is done wisely, since there are many key officials who know the ins and outs of governance.

November 9th, 2011
UPDATE: Premier Smith asking residents for patience [Photoslide Included]

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Newly appointed Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith is asking every person in the Territory to have patience as his Cabinet tries to unravel the "spider’s web" of the Territory's finances.

November 6th, 2011
NDP’s grand rally wraps up carnival style!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A sea of red, white and blue invaded Road Town last evening when supporters of the National Democratic Party (NDP) danced, waved placards; bell and noise crackers and screamed as the candidates entered the Band Stand for the party’s final rally before voters go to the polls on November 7.

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