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‘Men & women of integrity needed in HoA’ - Dancia Penn QC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Independent At Large candidate, Dancia Penn QC has kicked her bid for a seat in the Third House of Assembly into high gear with the launch of her campaign website and declared that she can bring real change to the House of Assembly (HoA).
Hon Vanterpool campaigns at shipping conference
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) took the opportunity of the opening of the three day Caribbean Shipping Association's 14th Annual Conference to tout the achievements of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government during its latest term in office, demanding that the participants present acknowledge those achievements by clapping.
Public cooperation solicited during political meetings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police David Morris is reminding the general public, and especially those directly involved in organising and attending public and political meetings around the Territory of the times designated for the use of loudspeakers according to the Noise Control and Abatement Act 1996.
'The Truth must be told in the upcoming Campaign' - Hon J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher (R2) said that for the upcoming elections his party intends to run a campaign based on offering solutions but acknowledged that there must be a place for truth-telling, whether or not it is well received, since people need to know what happened.
RVIPF seeks support for law abiding scooter operation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Operations by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force within the last two months has resulted in the seizure of ten cycles – five oversized motorbikes and five scooters -- for not being licenced, insured and registered; none of the scooter riders were, at the time of the seizure, wearing helmets.
BVIHSA on campaign to improve image & service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Mrs Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste, revealed that attempts are being made to change the image of the organisation with regard to how it is being seen by the community at large.
Minister for Tourism likely under new Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering says the idea to have a Minister responsible for Tourism will be given the consideration that the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) promised on the campaign trail.
Hon. Fraser wraps up campaign on high note [Photo-slide Included]
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- If there was anything to further boost 3rd District candidate Julian Fraser’s confidence a day before “D Day” it had to be his grand motorcade that rolled through the district in full party atmosphere last evening, November 6, 2011 before ending in the vicinity of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School for his final rally before polling day.