ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Territory’s leader was encouraged to take a “bigger interest” in horseracing as it is the sport that generates revenue and unifies both the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Virgin Islands (VI).
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Word just reaching this news site from its team of reporters around the Virgin Islands and well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party Government of Dr. D. Orlando Smith, is that Cabinet has lifted the hiring freeze from the Public Service.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has said his Government is addressing the “problem” of ferry schedules between Tortola and St. Thomas USVI.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Dr. Orlando Smith Cabinet has been reportedly upset over recent leaks to media houses since it took office. Sources close to the situation told this news site that Cabinet members are surprised and angry about leaks within the administration and are allegedly pointing fingers at civil servants, among others.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party Government of Dr. D. Orlando Smith has announced a 2012 budget of $287, 472, 000.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has responded to the statement issued by Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal on December 20, 2011 and has denied the claim that he misled the population in his recent statement regarding the financial condition of the Territory.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Minister for the Overseas Territories, Henry Bellingham MP, has extended congratulations to the new Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, following the general election in the Territory on 7 November, 2011, a press release from the Governor’s Office stated.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and 8th District representative Hon. Dancia Penn QC says having an overseas team of observers for the upcoming General Elections is a trend in modern, mature democracy and should not be seen as negative nor should political parties seek to score “narrow political points” on it.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 30-page plus manifesto presented last evening, Wednesday October 26, 2011 by the National Democratic Party (NDP) included 100 ways the party could improve the lives of residents’ throughout the Territory, and is aimed at putting the country first.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition, Dr. D Orlando Smith has issued a statement what he describes as “blatant untrue” remarks made by Premier Ralph T O’Neal at a meeting on October 24, 2011 regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
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