Local Politics
Is the Virgin Islands in for another snap election?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was June 2015, almost eight months before the election was due, that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) called a snap election, which according to some, caught the Opposition Virgin Islands Party with their 'pants down.'
Hon Fahie calls for Accountability Legislations
ROAD TOWN Tortola, VI - The long awaited Freedom of Information Act was brought again to the attention of Government by the Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Leader of the Opposition during Territorial Day celebrations on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall in Road Town.
NDP Must Go!- Ishmael E. Brathwaite
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) continues to face harsh criticisms from the public, the Governor, civil society and the media for the poor handling of the Territory's finances, allegation of corruption and lack of good governance and transparency.
Pier Project was NDP's ticket to return to power - Court told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Claude O. Skelton-Cline was back in the High Court last week Thursday, May, 18 2017 before Justice Vicki A. Ellis, as he continues to battle the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration over not renewing his contract as the Ports Boss.
'UK's Actions on VI is expected' - Rosan-Bunbury
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: A public debate has been sparked as the United Kingdom continues to impose direct rule on the Virgin Islands (VI) via its finances by imposing Section 103 (b) of the Constitution of the Virgin Islands a few weeks ago and the appointment of senior civil servants mainly in the law enforcement areas.
Over $8M in no-bid consultancy contracts for 3 overseas companies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: It appears that the rules of public tender only apply to local companies, as foreign companies can earn millions by just knowing the right Government Ministry or politicians.
A Virgin Islands Party déjà vu
Dickson Igwe
The climb to the mountain top called Power has gotten a lot steeper for the VIP. The Summit of High Office is further away. Party members have failed to bury the hatchet. Factionalism and ill will remain a feature of the Grand Ole Party. Not good!
Voter rebellion!
Dickson Igwe
Niccolo Machiavelli was a prominent 15th Century political philosopher. He was political adviser to the Italian City State of Florence and its rulers.
Dr Smith is not 'wearing the pants' – Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local businessman and talk show host Julio S. ‘Sam’ Henry came out with a barrage of hard hitting punches to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), bluntly telling him that his Health Minister Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) ran the finances of the territory better than him.
‘I agree with Ms P; Give Ronnie MF & Dr Smith should listen’- John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In another bombshell and candid answer, there has been yet another call for new leadership of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), along with an immediate switch in portfolio, giving former Finance [2003-2007] Minister Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) the portfolio of Finance.
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