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NDP discrimination: Visa free access for Chinese, not for CARICOM nationals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Thursday, June 21, 2018, that Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable, D. Orlando Smith (AL), announced at a press conference that government intends to implement a 'visa-free' policy, for Chinese nationals wishing to visit the Territory.
Chinese cannot be allowed to compete unfairly with locals- Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Host of the weekly programme, Umoja, Cromwell Smith on ZBVI 780 AM, spoke out on just what he thinks of the territory entering trade deals with the Chinese, saying the territory can trade tourism and financial services while the Chinese trade goods; however, they cannot be allowed to come to set up manufacturing plants or to compete unfairly with locals.
Does Premier Smith really have interest of VI @ heart? Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The commitment towards the best interest of the Virgin Islands by Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith has come into question by co-host of the Things to Talk radio programme Julio ‘Sam’ Henry.
Local contractor warns Gov't against Chinese on airport project
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - A contractor from East End is urging government not to shut them out of the intended works for the expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway in favour of the Chinese.
Dr Pickering has lost his way - Mandinka M. Crabbe
EAST END, Tortola, VI - Businessman and contractor Mandinka M. Crabbe has said that Seventh District Representative, Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering needs to stand up for the people who have elected him consistently since 1999.
China lost plane images 'a mistake'
BBC NEWS
Chinese satellite images that were said to show debris from a missing Malaysian airliner were released by mistake, Malaysia's transport minister says.
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