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Kishmet B. Daniel throws VIP under the bus
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Ms Kishmet B. Daniel, a resident of the Third District in an emotional stage display after being called to sing the territorial song in the middle of a National Democratic Party (NDP) public meeting last evening, May 29, 2015 trampled incumbent representative Honourable Julian Fraser RA, alluding to him as being uncaring.
‘We are not liars’- VG fishermen to Hon Pickering
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Following claims by Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering that there are no reports of fishermen being chased from fishing grounds at Virgin Gorda, several fishermen flooded this news site with calls admonishing him to “wake up”.
Rotary Club of Road Town makes record awards haul
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – The Rotary year 2014-2015 has seen the Rotary Club of Road Town pulling in the largest numbers of awards for a single club in the Virgin islands (British) in one year, including the newest, ‘Best Video’ award.
NDP accuses VIP of disrespecting youth & inciting violence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior members of the National Democratic Party (NDP), during a campaign meeting at the Bandstand in Road Town on May 26, 2015 unleashed furious allegations against some member/s of the opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidates for allegedly bashing a young man and, in another instance, allegedly inciting violence and criminal activities against government officials.
Herbert leads VI athletes' stellar performances
ROAD TOWN, Tortola,VI – Khari Herbert’s lifetime best in the 400m led a whole slew of stellar performances by VI Athletes, who were showcasing their talents at various meets across the Region over the past weekend.
VIP had governed in 'patch & go fashion' – Hon Delores Christopher
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI – In the midst of laying out her plans and speaking about her “accomplishments” in the Fifth District, Honourable Delores Christopher described the governance of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) while in power as ‘patch and go fashion’
Nomination Day should end @ noon – Juliette Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After evaluating and tabulating the nomination day process of yesterday May 22, 2015 Supervisor of Elections Mrs Juliette Penn recommended that nominating of candidates for general elections be closed at noon in future.
‘I am proud to have rich white friends’- Hon Kedrick D. Pickering
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The Stickett area was filled to capacity last night May 21, 2015 as it was the occasion of the campaign launch of Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering who, while outlining some of the areas of development for his district, stood up to his critics.
Police witness: Irene F. Penn-O’Neal always denied knowing of guns & ammo
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Another police officer, Keishon Leslie has testified that Mrs Irene F. Penn-O’Neal from the onset maintained that she had no knowledge of guns and ammunition found in her home in the early morning hours of October 24, 2014.
‘It's not about the white envelope’ - McLloyd O. Walters
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate for the Eighth District, Mr McLloyd O. Walters has told supporters he is a person who is committed to results as he spoke for the first fifteen minutes of his address, not looking down at a prepared speech as he said he was speaking from the heart.