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NDP Govt. caves on Censor Bill following wide condemnation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The House of Assembly yesterday July 29, 2014 passed the new Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Bill 2014 after Governor William Boyd McCleary rejected the original Bill which was passed in the House on March 13, 2014.
‘Bloggers using multiple names online won’t deter PEP!’ – Sowande Uhuru
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru believes the new party can change the current political culture and said they would not be deterred by bloggers using multiple names on online news sites.
UPDATE: “The leadership of this country has deceived us” – PEP's J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Taking to the podium with standing ovation from his fellow party members and other supporters Chairman of People Empowerment Party (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher was like a Minister of the Gospel of Christ, starting his speech for the first few minutes on the principles of the Bible.
UPDATE: More than 40 registered in PEP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Informed and reliable sources within the newly formed People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) have confirmed that they are coming out strong with a membership of over forty (40) and counting.
NDP has done nothing for last 2 years - Hon J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The absence of three members of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) from yesterday’s February 10, 2014 budget debate was no accident but rather it was an agreed move by the members, Virgin Islands News Online was told by Representative for the Second District Honourable J. Alvin Christopher.
UPDATE: Youths have no respect for some HOA members – Jason A. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “As a youth man I have no respect what so ever for certain members of the House of Assembly based on what I usually see on TV,” said Jason A. Smith aka ‘Dash’ as he sat with a group of youths reading a recently published article on this news site.
VI Hong Kong Office may cost $800k annually - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Hong Kong office for the Virgin Islands is likely to cost taxpayers $800,000 annually, according to Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith.
JVD resident bemoans stalled community centre
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – One resident has suggested that there has been no representation for the people of Jost Van Dyke (JVD) with regards to a promised community centre on the sister island.
JVD Action Committee brings 'breath of fresh air' to island
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – Members of the Jost Van Dyke Action Committee (JVDAC) gathered yesterday, March 30, 2013 to clean various parts of the island as part of their efforts to execute the mandate of the committee.
Second District Rep not convinced Territory needs expanded airport
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member and Second Disctrict Representative Hon. J. Alvin Christopher said he is not convinced the Territory needs a “long haul” airport, but if this must be the case, then there are other options.
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