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‘We speak with one voice’ on the environment- Dr Kedrick D. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The recently appointed Climate Envoy for the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, has said he is pleased to work with the government for the advancement of the Virgin Islands.
Door opened for '13 brand new [elected] people’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has opined that the door may be opened for 13 new elected members in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Politics is not a one-man show
Thomas C. Famous
“Life imitates art"
The Caribbean island of St Lucia recently held their General Election. In the lead-up to December 1, both parties released their manifestos. The St Lucia Labour Party imagery showed a leader surrounded by a team. Conversely, and ironically, The United Workers Party visually depicted a one-man show.
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The credibility gap in politics
By Dickson C. Igwe
Credibility- the quality of being trusted is the most powerful tool of the politician. Credibility is a strong wind at the sail of governance.
3-man opposition Alliance not calling itself a political 'party'
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Members of the rebel opposition group, the Alliance, have said they are refraining from referring to the new political organisation as a party, as they do not believe in loyalty to parties.
Rebel group Alliance declares itself an official political party
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Hon Myron V. Walwyn-led rebel Opposition group, the Alliance, is now an official political organisation in the Virgin Islands (VI).
NDP aiming for convention this year-end- Bishop John I. Cline
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- While the National Democratic Party (NDP) is gearing up to host its convention by the end of the year, Interim President Bishop John I. Cline has disclosed.
‘I am an ally of the VIP'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has described himself as an “ally” of the current Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.
Running or not, I have love for my people- Fmr Speaker Julian Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and businessman, Mr Julian Willock, has left many still wondering if he will run for office in District Three during the next general elections, as his bid depends on the decision of the Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3).
Hon Melvin M. Turnbull suggests Alliance will become a political party
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has referenced an Alliance government, sparking interest in whether the three Opposition members, who are part of what was described as a Parliamentary alliance, now make up a new political party.
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