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Alred C. Frett
The Art of Electing Our Own Slave Traders:
Everyone likes to claim democracy, but Democracy is far more than just a word... This international philosophy requires active participation in Equality... Unfortunately, we have confused Democracy with Monarchies and Capitalism... There are many who still think that British Kings and Queens still hold Political Power and can make decisions in our favour – This is not true, their Parliament is in charge.
‘We must not fall victim' to old divide & rule trick- Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands observes Emancipation Day today, August 1, 2021, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged Virgin Islanders to reflect and be grateful for the progress made as a people and to reject attempts by forces to bring about division that can derail the territory and its young democracy.
Premier Fahie is an 'anti-colonialist'- Dr the Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has encouraged the Virgin Islands people to support their Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), who he pointed out has been bold in standing up for the people of the territory.
Virgin Islanders keeping Virgin Islanders down – Sharie B.Y. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Political candidate in the 2015 General Elections Sharie B.Y. deCastro, who has been very vocal on issues affecting the Virgin Islands of late, has spoken again on two very controversial issues- locals casting blame on expatriates and the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government's strong-arm style of management.
We must love each other
Lorna M. George
When I attended College of the Virgin Islands, now called the University of the Virgin Islands, I had a white Chemistry professor who not only taught me in the classroom but also patiently tutored and coached me in Chemistry during office hours.
Stop this ‘I from here’ mentality – resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident is of the belief that Virgin Islanders should be prepared to think internationally and not regionally in consideration of the services that the Territory offers.
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