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Economy to worsen, people are hurting-Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has argued that given the circumstances leading up to the territory's current economic situation, it stands to reason that without meaningful intervention on the part of government the economy of the Virgin Islands will worsen over the next twelve months rather than get better.
Commentator chides Opposition for silence on cruise pier issue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk Show host, Julio S. Henry has questioned the apparent silence of the opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and also that of some government members on the issue of Carnival Cruise Line cancelling calls to the Virgin Islands for the latter part of 2014 and beyond.
2nd District Rep. cautions on seriousness of No-Confidence Motion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “Madam Speaker, I believe if I do what I suppose to do and we do what we suppose to do in the Opposition and we bring a Motion of No-Confidence against this Government it would be able to stand. The people would see exactly what we are talking about because we would lay a public document for the people’s consumption, for the people to see the information and we wouldn't have to say anything of no kind of assumption of that sort since the facts would then dictate.”
Legislator chides Gov’t for alleged 'Protocols mis-dealings'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie has chided Government for putting the Territory in an irrevocable position given their treatment of the Protocols for Effective Financial Management signed in April, 2012.
Hon. Fraser lashes back at Premier’s claims
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA has responded to criticisms aimed at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and at statements he made which were attacked by Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith.
Financial Secretary warns against wasting fiscal resources
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Protocols for Effective Financial Management or not, we must manage our fiscal resources properly. We must get the most bang for each buck,” were the firm words of Financial Secretary Mr. Neil M. Smith at the Ministry of Communications and Works inaugural Retreat at Treasure Isle Hotel on January 24, 2013.
UK plans to ‘upload’ money from VI - Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Host of the Umoja radio programme, Mr Cromwell Smith aka Edju en Ka has expressed that the UK plans to upload money from the Virgin Islands while his co-host Mr Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru has professed that the tourism industry can only be built with the increased presence and involvement of Virgin Islanders.
Education Minister wants shift from conversation of Protocols
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn has expressed a need to shift the conversation in the House of Assembly away from the Protocols for Effective Financial Management.
Opposition Member suggests Government in breach of Protocols
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member Hon. Andrew A. Fahie has said that the actions of the government would “put us all in trouble”. The First District Representative was at the time making reference to what he claimed was the signing and execution of projects without them being first brought to the House of Assembly.
Numbers don’t reflect ‘realities on the ground’ – First Dist Rep.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Oppostion Member and First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie remains firm in his belief that the budget figures presented by Premier and Finance Minister Dr. The Hon. D. Orlando Smith are not representative of the “realities on the ground”.
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