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Old cars along Ridge Road a disgrace- Parsons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Legislator, Mrs Eileene L. Parsons, OBE has expressed disgust at the many old cars that are lined along the scenic Ridge Road area and referred to them as a disgrace.
NDP Radio sounds like a ‘love fest’- Douglas Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting it was nice to see that the National Democratic Party (NDP) has returned to the radio airwaves via the show ‘NDP Radio”, radio show hosts Mr Douglas Wheatley and Mr Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru have challenged the ruling administration to be more open to constructive criticism and for their supporters to ask more "searching questions" of the guests.
VG Agri Fair judging unfair – NDP radio caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One Virgin Gorda resident has claimed that there were unfair practices exhibited during the recently held Agricultural Fair in Virgin Gorda, which reportedly excluded several farmers from having their crops judged as part of the fair.
None of us will probably vote for same-sex marriage – Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton has offered his take on the raging debate about the recently passed same sex law in the UK and what the Government's stance was on the issue after a question was raised last evening February 18, 2013 on the NDP radio programme.
Government working “diligently” to establish climate change fund
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon. Dr Kedrick Pickering, has revealed that Government is now working diligently towards the establishment of a climate change fund.
Covered walkway expected in airport expansion plans – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Speaking in response to a question posed by a caller on the NDP radio programme, Acting Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon. Dr Kedrick Pickering, has assured that a covering for the passenger walkway is expected to be included in the plans for the airport expansion project.
Country has to move forward – Hon Dr. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon. Dr. Kedrick Pickering has expressed that he is not averse to criticism and takes objections to work being done on various projects into consideration.
Mindset of cleanliness needed - NDP Radio panelists
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Pride goes a long way in development of our country. This was the view of Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick Pickering.
Caller: Miss BVI 2012, not first to receive pearls
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With regard to two pieces of jewellery given to Miss BVI 2012, by Little Switzerland, namely a pair of ‘Mikimoto’ earrings and necklace valued at $3500, a caller on NDP Radio stated that it is not the first time pearls were given to a Miss BVI Queen.
Caller: More guard rails needed!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark Vanterpool, while updating the public on a local talk show, NDP Radio, informed a caller that the government is always conscious of the public’s safety, and always tries to enhance the safety methods and techniques within the Virgin Islands.