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HOA meets today May 14; More questions to answer!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Less than three weeks after its last meeting, today May 14, 2013 will see another session of the House of Assembly (HOA) of the Virgin Islands. The ninth sitting of the second session of the second House of Assembly will meet at 10 A.M. with a packed agenda of over 70 questions from the Opposition, reports and bills.
UPDATE: Under pressure Governor appoints Ishmael Scatliffe to PSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After almost four months of resistance and close to violation of the Virgin Islands Constitutional Order and under pressure from the Leader of the Opposition Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, the United Kingdom appointed Governor William B. McCleary has complied and appointed businessman and Virgin Islander Ishmael Scatliffe as a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Maria's by the Sea dedicates multi-million dollar expansion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was an evening of much pomp and ceremony although the brains behind the start-up and growth of Maria's by the Sea stayed in the background and allowed their children to face the large gathering of Government officials, associates, friends and relatives for the dedication of the new wing of the hotel on Thursday, February 28, 2013.
Hon. O'Neal willing to make land available for VG farmers!
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - It was not a hidden fact that the agriculture industry in the Virgin Islands has been brought to its knees following the swing from that focus to tourism and financial services. This was admitted by several speakers at the Virgin Gorda leg of Farmers' Week observances in the Virgin Islands on February 7, 2013.
I have my issues with the VIP- Hon. J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Let me put it this way, I am the longest member of the VIP party, long before Mr O’Neal. I sat on the committee that made the decision to invite Mr O’Neal to come and be a member of this committee. Now in saying that, I have my issues with the VIP.”
UPDATE: Hon. O'Neal- Hon. Fahie 'didn't say all' regarding VIP leadership!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Contacted today January 28, 2013 regarding the recent public announcement by Member of the Opposition Hon. Andrew A. Fahie relating to speculation about issues of the Virgin Islands Party and Hon. Ralph T. O'Neal OBE leadership, Hon. O'Neal didn't think Hon. Fahie told it all.
“I felt insulted & disrespected by the Premier's Office”- Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what could only be described as shameful and a low point in our history, Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, in an exclusive interview with Virgin Islands News Online, told of the disrespectful, humiliating and insulting treatment he received from the Office of the Premier over the receipt of a Friendship Medallion.
UPDATE: No overseas invitations extended for London House celebrations- Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Director of the London Office Kedrick E. Malone said that there were no oversea invitations extended from London to attend the reception of the Premier, Dr. the Honorable D. Orlando Smith in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the BVI London Office.
The Minister of Finance “begging” the Financial Sec for money? - Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O'Neal OBE believes the Minister for Tourism must be able to have some freedom of spending and not be "begging" the Financial Secretary for money to do so.
Rotary Club of Tortola honours founder members on 45th Anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was a night of fond memories and reflection as the Rotary Club of Tortola sought to honour its founder members as part of its 45th Anniversary. Out of the founding group of twenty members, the ceremony was graced with the presence of three, Rotarian Ralph T. O'Neal OBE, Dr. Robin Tattersall and Mr. Micheal Helm.
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