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Opposition leader calls for constitutional changes, supports a Tourism Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE and his then Government of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration had lobbied to have constitutional changes for a sixth ministry, and today he is calling for such changes and is pleased to see the current Government of the National Democratic Party (NDP) has taken up the idea of having a sixth minister - a Minister for Tourism.
HOA approves Ayana Hull-Brathwaite as new TRC chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Second House of Assembly (HOA) has approved the appointment of Attorney At Law Ayana Hull-Braithwaite as Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in the Virgin Islands for a period of three (3) years with effect from December 15, 2011.
Statement of response on Minister’s attack on Virgin Islands News Online
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-It was most unfortunate and regrettable that a legislator whom the people have elected to the second House of Assembly, Honourable Mark Vanterpool, has engaged in an aged old tactic of attacking the media- this time Virgin Islands News Online.
Money talks at today's HOA meeting!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Financial issues will dominate the 2nd Sitting of the 2nd House of Assembly (HOA) which will be held today Monday December 19, 2011 as was firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online.
Speaker calls for healthy debates & active participation in 2nd HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The first Attorney and second female to be named Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) of the Virgin Islands, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe, has urged all elected members of the Second HOA to present healthy debates and actively participate in the decision making process, while bearing in mind that the Virgin Islands and the world are watching to see how the House performs.
Speaker & Deputy speaker named to Second HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first reported by Virgin Islands News Online, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe and Delores Christopher have been named the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Second House of Assembly.
2nd House of Assembly to meet on December 8
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the 2011 General Elections that saw the National Democratic Party (NDP) of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith returned to power in the Virgin Islands (VI), the first sitting of the second House of Assembly (HOA) is expected to be held on December 8, 2011 in Road Town, the VI’s capital city.
deCastro questions purpose of Register of Interest Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Donald deCastro, speaking on his radio programme ‘Night Talk’ aired November 15, 2011, has questioned the Register of Interest Act # 5 of 2006, which mandates members of the House of Assembly to declare their assets, since it is not a public document.
Willing to support Gov’t but not without scrutiny – Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – This is J. Alvin Christopher’s fourth term as an elected representative for the 2nd District and while he plans to support the current administration of the National Democratic Party as an elected member in the House of Assembly, the stalwart politician said it will not be done without scrutiny.
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