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'NDP administration disregarding HOA's Q&A period!' – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser RA had a heated exchange with Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith following the latter’s attempt to change the order of business during the Sitting of the House of Assembly today February 12, 2015.
‘It brought out the worst in Ms Parsons’ – Dr Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Head of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has defended the alleged verbal attack by fellow party member Ms Eileene L. Parsons on Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), saying that what Hon Fahie said some days before was enough to ignite Parsons.
‘Premier, Cabinet did nothing to protect the people’ – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said that an administration under his watch will conduct its affairs differently from the current National Democratic Party (NDP) administration when it comes to investing the people’s money in public ventures.
‘NDP failed to deliver after 3 long years’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said that after three long years of the National Democratic Party (NDP) in office, “we continue to see an administration that has failed to deliver on its campaign promises, while at the same time continuing to blame the past government for its failures, even though the facts are different.”
Christmas Message by Premier of the VI Dr the Hon D. Orlando Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To all within the sound of my voice - whether on television, on radio or on the world wide web - a very merry Christmas! Indeed today is the most wonderful day of the year. We give thanks to God for the ultimate gift of his Son Jesus. As we celebrate Christmas today, and over the coming days let us remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season.
‘I am NDP & not going anywhere!’ – Dr Kedrick D. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Hon Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) debunked rumours which said that he was leaving the National Democratic Party (NDP) for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and said that Premier Dr the Hon D. Orlando Smith could rest easy when he travels as he as acting Premier in Dr Smith’s absence “is going nowhere.”
Premier breaks silence on bank breaches!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith in breaking Government’s silence on the recent spate of security breaches at Scotiabank BVI and others said that there are plans to introduce legislation to protect account holders from crimes of this very nature.
‘SFC will reveal the truth!’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has debunked statements made by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith during the reading of the 2015 Budget, saying that the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) will reveal the truth in the not too distant future.
Premier Smith throws angry words @ public in 2015 Budget Address!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the people of the Virgin Islands were looking for a message of hope, new ideas, improvement in their quality of life and relief from their personal financial hardship along with ways to raise their standard of living Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith used the opportunity to make threats and throw insults at the public.
UPDATE: More taxes on residents! – 2015 Budget
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith in his budget speech today November 17, 2014 said that taxes and fees are set to be revised, pointing out that Government continues to make tough choices so that the Territory can meet its needs.
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