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Political figures throw support behind Hans Creek protection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With all the political campaigning and rallies taking precedence over the past weeks leading up to the November 7, 2011 General Elections, seven political candidates took time out from their busy schedules to discuss the issue of the Beef Island Development and the protection of Hans Creek.
OJ Smith tells 3rd District to liberate themselves!
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Claiming that the people of the 3rd District have become divided in the name of party politics and victimisation, 3rd district candidate on the National Democratic Party slate Kevin ‘OJ’ Smith, speaking at a rally in Palestina Estate last evening October 20, 2011, told residents to liberate themselves by voting for him as his representation will be about love and unity.
VI leaders need to learn empathy – Allen Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – To be a good leader one has to show empathy, not sympathy opined 7th district candidate and businessman Allen Wheatley.
Jobs Initiative programme among plans for 2nd district!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Jobs Initiative Programme is among the plans that 2nd District candidate Allewine “Barbie” Smith has for her district to help promote employment for young people and also create entrepreneurship in the community.
I gave gov’t permission a year ago- Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Carl Dawson has denied that he has been deliberately holding up the Manse Road Widening Project as he claimed he gave the authorities the go ahead over a year ago to cut the required portion of land.
Construction industry needs to be regulated – McMillan
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI - The need for the construction industry to be regulated in the Virgin Islands was brought to the forefront by At Large Candidate of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Zoe Walcott-McMillan who outlined some of the changes that will take place to ensure local contractors are given a fair opportunity to expand their businesses.
Eileen Baronville to make 3rd run for At Large seat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Police Officer Eileen Baronville will be taking a third shot for political office when she contests the November 7, 2011 general elections as an Independent At Large candidate.
2nd district candidate questions trading option with China
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Second District candidate Allewine “Barbie” Smith is concerned about the trading option being proposed by some to do business with China and questions whether it will be the right move for the Virgin Islands.
Dancia Penn to Greenland residents: I never left you
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI - Telling residents at Greenland on the eastern end of Tortola that even though they may not have seen her in the district as much as they may have wanted to, 8th District representative and Deputy Premier Dancia Penn QC, speaking at a rally in the district last evening October 18, 2011, said she was always there and the fact that millions of dollars has been spent in the district was evidence of that.
Smuggler’s Cove beach was never sold! – Christian
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – Smuggler’s Cove beach was never bought back from any foreign owner because it was never sold, claimed National Democratic Party At Large candidate Archibald “Archie” Christian.
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