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NDP Govt gets failing grade one year into 2nd term- Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Exactly one year ago today, on June 8, 2015, the Virgin Islands went to the polls in what was called a snap elections and the electorate spoke with a loud and resounding voice, giving the National Democratic Party (NDP) a clear mandate in taking the territory forward.
NDP to finally establish Register of Interest Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After almost ten years and counting and many “say games” played by both political parties, the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration will form the Register of Interests Standing Select Committee of the House of Assembly, which is a critical component of the Register of Interest Act of 2006.
8 yrs later Legislators still refusing to comply with Register of Interests Act - SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With all the chatter and unconfirmed reports about which politician is stealing money from Government, which one bought a mega yacht and which one continues to engage in conflict of interest in order to pay himself directly and indirectly, eight years later most of the elected officials in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) have still not declared their interests to the Register of Interests.
VI Constitution & way of life more @ risk of repeal or UK interference- Hon Fahie
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- In almost prophetic manner, First District Representative and Member of the Opposition Hon Andrew A. Fahie began his presentation of his annual First District Report at the Capoon’s Bay Recreational Grounds on January 23, 2016 by playing a tape of a speech he made during the 2015 elections campaign in which he called out the National Democratic Party (NDP) for its lack of transparency and perceived financial mismanagement and had warned voters against returning the NDP to power.
‘Work of HoA shrouded in secrecy’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said that much of the work of the House of Assembly (HoA) is shrouded in secrecy and wants this to change in the name of good governance and transparency.
Gov’t put on blast for ignoring Freedom of Information Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mr Elton Georges has raised the whip over the backs of legislators for failing to pay attention to some key documents necessary for the public to access certain information at free will in the name of transparency, especially as it refers to the Freedom of Information Act that has been on the shelves since 2005.
A transparent & fair electoral voting process for the Virgin Islands
By Charmaine R. Rosan-Bunbury
The Virgin Islands is in the midst of a snap election to usher in a new Government to sit in the Third House of Assembly.
‘There will be no favouritism under a VIP Admin’- Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Saying that District Representatives who are in the Opposition are constantly being overlooked when it comes to infrastructural developments in their districts and that whatever contracts executed are usually given to friends of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) government, Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party Hon Julian Fraser RA has assured there will be no such disrespect and cronyism under a Virgin Islands Party (VIP) if it wins the upcoming General Elections.
UPDATE: Hon Fraser demands answers on cruise project land side development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative of the Third District Hon Julian Fraser RA will be asking Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool questions surrounding the award of contract for the land side development aspect of the Cruise Pier Development Project.
Who to trust? Who not to trust?
By Dickson Igwe
Public trust is vital to good governance, and public trust is the product of transparency and political integrity.
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