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‘We must get a copy of FATCA agreement!’ – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Political commentator and talk show host Edmund G. Maduro insists that no international agreement can be entered into if it conflicts with the Territory’s Constitution and that the people of the Territory should have had a chance to see a copy of the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Virgin Islands and the United States to bring into effect the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
Signing of FATCA pact is ‘ignorance’ - Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Political commentator Edmund G. Maduro has condemned the signing of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Virgin Islands and the United States to bring into effect the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) which allows for exchange of tax information.
Carvin Malone ready for Govt’ seat!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Newly elected President of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Mr Carvin Malone says that he is keener on seeing his party getting its act together by revitalizing, if not all, most of its principles according to its constitution.
'Belonger status must be given upon marriage!' - Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Edmund G. Maduro has raised what many may find to be a sore issue that has continued for some time in the Virgin Islands, but seems to find no way of becoming resolved.
Gov’t has given away our taxi rights! – Edmund Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In an emotionally charged response to revelations emerging from government’s berthing agreement signed with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Disney Cruise Line (DCL), talk show host and social commentator, Edmund Maduro has lashed out at the Territory’s leaders for allegedly selling off the rights of locals.
An Independence model for the Virgin Islands
By Dickson Igwe
This narrative is part of a series of articles on the political pulse of the Virgin Islands as midterm approaches. The following story looks at an independence model for the Virgin Islands. It starts by assessing why the ‘independence forum’ must not be silenced.
Controversial Gov. McCleary begs to stay another year!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial United Kingdom appointed Governor, William B. McCleary, has requested and was granted another year’s stay in the Virgin Islands.
People in Authority, must obey our Constitution and the Rule of Law:
By Knight Rider-Former Crown Prosecutor
My dear people of the British Virgin Islands-Nature’s Little Secret: Thank you very much for all you have done for me and my family. Your continued friendship kept me connected to the Virgin Islands. Thanks to the senior citizens of Virgin Gorda for checking on my welfare and contributing to my well-being.
There is a fear of losing our country – Edju En Ka
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Host of the Umoja show, Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka believes that Virgin Islanders have a real fear of losing their territory to outsiders and this has prevented them from being able to fully embrace unity with fellow Caribbean brothers and sisters in the VI community.
Pride and Identity Part 1
By Donald E. de Castro
Too many people spend a lot of time talking and at the end say nothing as they really do not want to offend anyone and at the same time want to be liked by everyone. Others would join in conversations and will agree with the majority not wanting to accept the fact that the majority is not always right.
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