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NDP slapping Good Governance ‘in the face’– Hon. Andrew A. Fahie
WEST END, Tortola, VI – One day ahead of the Fifth Sitting of the Third Session of the Second House of Assembly, First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has broken his silence about the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) not tabling any questions in the House this time around.
Mabida Mandela does not need our tears
By Alred C. Frett
As slavery leaves the West, apartheid takes slavery to Africa:
Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela was not born into Apartheid… On July 18, 1918 Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela was born with the traditional clan name of Madiba - later christened as a Methodist and given the English name Nelson by a schoolteacher… On December 5, 2013 his spirit, body and soul lost their inter-connectivity and he departed this life as we know it.
Premier Smith bashes local media
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has joined his rookie legislators in criticizing the local media.
Morsy out in Egypt coup
Cairo (CNN) -- Egypt's military deposed the country's first democratically elected president Wednesday night, installing the head of the country's highest court as an interim leader, the country's top general announced.
The third force in Virgin Islands politics
By Dickson Igwe
A series of stories assesses the political pulse of the country as midterm approaches. This narrative assesses the probability of success of independent candidates, and the emergence of a third party, and whether a new political grouping can be ready for political power in 2015. It further assesses the opposition.
Politics and the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
By Dickson Igwe
In an earlier story, this Observer and Journalist determined a number of voter demographics in the Virgin Islands. These were based upon heritage, birth, and residency. He, however, failed to include three crucial voter groups. The young voter, probably those aged between 18 years and 35 years, the middle aged, those from 35 to 55, and the older voter, those over 55.
British Virgin Islands political blues
By Dickson Igwe
Freedom and democracy are alive and well in the Virgin Islands. That fact is clearly evidenced by an electorate that is quick to pull the trigger on any government it feels is not meeting the mark. To date, both political parties have tasted the anger and swift justice of the Virgin Islands voter.
Remembrance Day to be celebrated on November 11
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Deputy Governor’s Office is informing the public that Remembrance Day will be celebrated on November 11 and the Poppy Appeal will begin on October 27, 2012 and conclude on Remembrance Day.
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