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'EU blacklist is old news'- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith yesterday June 23, 2015 brushed aside the concerns of Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R1)who pointed out that shortly after the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) overwhelming victory, the European Union placed a number of territories, including the British Virgin Islands, on a blacklist.
‘No need to further air dirty linen’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA said that with the ongoing impasse within the party to decide on its pick for Leader of the Opposition, there is no sense in adding fuel to the fire by speaking about further details regarding that decision as it would exacerbate the situation.
EXCLUSIVE: Ralph T. O'Neal OBE weighs-in on Opposition Leader appointment deadlock!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Leader of the Opposition Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has added his views on the deadlock between Hon Julian Fraser RA (D3) and Hon Andrew A. Fahie (D1) over the post of Opposition Leader following the 2015 general elections where the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) got hammered in an 11 to 2 defeat.
'Thanks for opening your homes & hearts to me’ – Zoe J. Walcott-McMillan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate for the Fifth District Zoe J. Walcott McMillan has expressed thanks to her committee members and strong supporters of the district whose work saw her gaining 399 votes or 39 percent.
Sharie B. de Castro grateful for political experience
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At Large candidate on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) ticket Sharie B. de Castro has sent out congratulations to the National Democratic Party (NDP) for their victory at the polls of June 8, 2015 and thanked those who supported her and the VIP.
‘The time was too short to meet everyone in D3’ – Kevin C. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the Third District Kevin C. ‘OJ’ Smith said despite his loss to Honourable Julian Fraser RA for the second straight time he remains willing to work for the people of the district if given a chance to next time around. He said too that the time was not enough given the snap election to reach all of the potential voters in the district.
‘You have committed no crime’ - Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Re-elected Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has assured all candidates who might feel dejected from yesterday's, June 8, 2015 bruising defeat that they have done nothing wrong and that they have a lot to be proud about for stepping up to serve their country.
‘I’ve never withheld anything from anyone’ – Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3), in addressing members of his constituents last evening June 7, 2015 as the incumbent wrapped up campaign activities for re-election, declared that he could stand with a clear conscience and say that he has never denied assistance to anyone in the district because "I didn’t like that person or wanted something from them".
'Stand up & be counted'- Hon Fraser tells youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said that for the youth of the territory to guarantee a secured future they should work to create that future for themselves. He noted that change for the better can only come when young people decide that enough is enough.
‘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.
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