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‘Both Fahie & Fraser are damaged goods’ – Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host and social commentator Donald E. de Castro has labelled Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) and senior member of the VIP Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) as “damaged goods” and said both should be sidestepped at the upcoming VIP elections on September 2, 2015.
‘Just answer the Opposition's questions!’ – Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Donald E. de Castro has called on the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government to respect the Opposition when it comes to answering questions they pose in the House of Assembly, noting that those in the administration were at one stage in the Opposition.
De Castro slams Labour Minister for trade union comment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Donald E. de Castro has slammed Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) for saying that he was happy there were are no labour unions in the Virgin Islands to represent the interest of the labour force and that this was a blessing for the territory.
‘Govt must write persons about residency application’ – Donald E. De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Donald E. de Castro said that Government should do the decent thing and write persons who are seeking residency clearly setting out what the position with their application is.
‘What about affordable apartment rentals?’ – asks Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host and social commentator Donald E. de Castro said affordable housing is not just about being able to get land and build a home but also to be able to rent a decent apartment at a reasonable price for persons not planning to build.
'I haven't seen any victimization!' - Governor John S. Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE said that in the almost three months he has been in the Territory he has not witnessed any instance of victimization.
‘I’m not in favour of long acting!’ – Governor John S. Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE said that he is uneasy about the ongoing trend in the Territory of acting appointments in Government departments that span an inordinately long time.
‘We’re dealing with corruption allegations!’ - CoP David Morris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police (CoP) David Morris has cautioned that a number of police officers who have been sent on administrative leave have allegations against them and not concrete evidence of wrongdoing, which he said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) will determine.
Chlorine, fluoride in water cause cancer – Dr Howard A. Berg
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A medical practitioner believes that the chlorine and fluoride used to purify water can cause cancer and other illnesses and cautions against continuing to be exposed to these harmful chemicals.
Donald E. de Castro protests non-compliance with labour code
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Donald E. de Castro has decried the fact that even after changes in the legislation governing the Territory’s labour laws where it highlights that only employers can apply for permits, this has not been the case.
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