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Having the capacity to make progress a reality
Alfred C. Frett
Condolences and Corrections for Parliament
It does not seem so long ago when Death was a stranger to us but Today, Death in all forms, is becoming more common than the Cold with funerals spilling over the weekends and into work days.
‘Acting Speaker’s ruling cannot be overruled’ – Dep. Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier Dr. the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) said that then acting Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Delores Christopher (R5) acted in accordance with the Standing Orders on August 14, 2014 and as such her ruling cannot be overruled even by the substantive Speaker of the House of Assembly Ingrid A. Moses.
Opposition letter outlines breach of Parl. rules by Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A letter to Speaker of the House of Assembly Ingrid A. Moses written and signed by the four Opposition Members of the House of Assembly outlined the breaches allegedly committed by Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn when he read and distributed letters from witnesses to the Public Accounts Committee without permission.
Walkout by Hon J. Alvin Christopher forces adjournment of HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Second District Representative Hon J. Alvin Christopher last evening August 14, 2014 walked out of the House of Assembly, reducing the already depleted House to less than a quorum and causing the acting Speaker Hon Delores Christopher to adjourn the House after she denied him the right to speak on a letter written and signed by all Opposition members asking Hon Myron V. Walwyn to apologise.
Illegitimate children can break up homes - Hon. Delores Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI - Member for the Fifth District and Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Hon Delores Christopher called on men of the Territory to step up to their paternal responsibilities but believes this depended on the heart of the man.
Fire Dept lacks full complement of trucks – SFC hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Fire Services Department revealed recently that their operational capacity is constrained with the lack of a full complement of fire trucks but said that the unit is “trying its best” despite the challenges.
Is it time for an ‘Anegada Day’?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The issue of a special day set aside for the recognition of the people of Anegada and Salt Island came to the fore recently as a cultural panel discussed the upcoming celebration of Territory Day.
VI Independence is inevitable – Hon. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Fifth District Representative Hon. Delores Christopher has joined in the chorus of calls for independence in stating that it is an inevitable development in the growth of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Fifth District Rep; others against Disaster Management bill!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Fifth District Representative and Member of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Hon. Delores Christopher was among several Members of the House of Assembly to have come out in opposition of a bill designed to address disaster management in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Fahie Hill ‘open museum’ wraps up Festival of Arts
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI – A visual arts display was among some of the activities that wrapped up the Festival of Arts this year at Fahie Hill in Tortola yesterday, March 12, 2013.
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