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‘After 2 years in office, NDP straight out failing the people’- Businessman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On November 7, 2011 the National Democratic Party (NDP) of Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith claimed a decisive victory at the polls over the then ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) of Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE. The NDP had lambasted the VIP government and had promised to fix the economy while being better listeners to the people.
Julio S. Henry denies having intentions to run for office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Amidst reports of him having intentions to run for office at the next General Elections, talk show host turned public activist, Mr Julio Sam Henry has stated emphatically that he has no political agenda and only wishes to see good come to the people of the Virgin Islands.
British Virgin Islands political blues
By Dickson Igwe
Freedom and democracy are alive and well in the Virgin Islands. That fact is clearly evidenced by an electorate that is quick to pull the trigger on any government it feels is not meeting the mark. To date, both political parties have tasted the anger and swift justice of the Virgin Islands voter.
2nd House of Assembly to meet on December 8
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the 2011 General Elections that saw the National Democratic Party (NDP) of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith returned to power in the Virgin Islands (VI), the first sitting of the second House of Assembly (HOA) is expected to be held on December 8, 2011 in Road Town, the VI’s capital city.