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Min. Fraser challenges district to prove “the lies”
PLEASANT VALLEY, Tortola, VI- Telling residents of Pleasant Valley in the 3rd District at a rally last evening October 28, 2011 that the opposition was indulging in mind games and lies to unseat him at the November 7 General Elections, Hon. Julian Fraser RA challenged anyone to bring the proof and he would reward them…with car and land.
Hon. Penn: Cabinet agreed to set up a Public Defender’s Office
THE HOPE, EAST END, VI - Cabinet has agreed to set up a Public Defender’s Office, which will help to provide legal services to people who need and qualify for such services, announced 8th district representative Dancia Penn QC at a meeting last evening Friday, October 28, 2011 at The Hope.
Don’t get fooled by "quick fix & handouts" – Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Standing before a group of supporters in Harrigan in the 2nd District, J. Alvin Christopher urged district residents not to be fooled by those who bring “quick fix and handouts” but rather to look for those who have their best interest and will do things in the lawful way.
Maduro-Caines refutes not wanting com. centre for Purcell
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Noting she is happy that Purcell Estate has a community centre, 6th District candidate on the National Democratic Party (NDP) team Alvera Maduro-Caines has refuted talks that she was against it.
Candidate proposes life alert for the elderly
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Collin Scatliffe, if elected as the 4th district representative, will make available health alert or life alert medical alarm systems which is crucial in getting help quickly to those seniors who live alone.
VIP 2011 Manifesto makes provision for police aircraft
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While choosing not to expound on the subject, At Large representative and former Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Vernon Malone says the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has committed itself to providing an aircraft for the RVIPF.
If politicians are corrupt, the UK can set up Inquiry – Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “If she [Britain] finds our leaders are corrupt in anyway, then dissolve the Council and call a general elections...and set up an Inquiry,” At Large candidate Edmund Maduro stated, in reference to the United Kingdom wanting to review the Territory’s budget two months before it is passed in the House of Assembly.
NDP’s manifesto is about “putting country first”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 30-page plus manifesto presented last evening, Wednesday October 26, 2011 by the National Democratic Party (NDP) included 100 ways the party could improve the lives of residents’ throughout the Territory, and is aimed at putting the country first.
More house lots given out in 3rd District
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- 3rd District representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA speaking at a rally at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre on October 21, 2011, said notices of award for house lots on the Nibbs Estate have been given out.
VIP launches “people centred, realistic” Manifesto 2011
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the November 7, 2011 General Election less than two weeks away, voters will also have a clearer picture of what the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has done over the last four years in office and more importantly, strategised for their next term in office as it launched its Manifesto 2011 at Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall last evening October 25, 2011.