Local Politics
Is Governor John S. Duncan a Liar?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Community continues to be extremely disappointed in recently appointed United Kingdom Representative to the Virgin Islands Governor John S. Duncan OBE.
The third party factor
By Dickson Igwe
This Old Boy Columnist was "GOB SMACKED’’ on Friday afternoon, January 30, 2015. Why? Well he bumped into a major pillar of the third party political culture in the British Virgin Islands. This Wannabe Analyst smirked dryly at his friend stating, “when will you guys face the reality that you are going to have to join forces with one of the BIG TWO, to get anywhere!”
Eileene L. Parsons refused to shake Hon Fahie’s hand & allegedly used profanity
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - It was a very disturbing scene earlier this morning January 30, 2015 while at the official opening ceremony of Agriculture Week 2015 in Paraquita Bay when former legislator and a respected person in the Virgin Islands community Ms Eileene L. Parsons OBE with allegedly colourful words refused to shake the hand of Virgin Islands Party (VIP) senior member Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Dr Rawle R. Hannibal to contest the 9th District!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Yet another candidate has thrown his hat in the ring to contest the upcoming general elections of 2015/16. This time it is Virgin Islander Dr Rawle R. Hannibal.
‘I'll not be deterred by groundless attacks!’ – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has come out swinging against the National Democratic Party (NDP) who in their response to Honourable Andrew A. Fahie’s (R1) allegations of corruption attacked the VIP Chairman by pointing to his years as a Government Minister and making allegations of their own against him.
‘I have always declared my interests!’ - Hon J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher (R2) said that he has always declared his interests yearly as is required by law and that he ensures that this is done, even if he is a little late.
Corruption? NDP blames Hon Fraser, Biwater & jailed civil servants!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After some three days since the popular First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, in a report to his district and the people, accused the Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith-led three-year-old National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration of being the most corrupt in the modern Virgin Islands, a statement has been issued.
'The Truth must be told in the upcoming Campaign' - Hon J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher (R2) said that for the upcoming elections his party intends to run a campaign based on offering solutions but acknowledged that there must be a place for truth-telling, whether or not it is well received, since people need to know what happened.
Hon Fahie blasts NDP Govt for 4 Accts. General in 3 years
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said the fact that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration has had four Accountants General in just three years speaks volumes for their financial management of the Territory.
NDP struggles to respond to Hon Fahie's corruption charges!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 48 hours after senior Virgin Islands Party (VIP) member Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) leveled serious charges against the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration, labeling them as “the most corrupt government in the modern history of the Territory”, they have struggled to respond.
