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‘NDP is strong’- Interim President John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Interim President of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Bishop John I. Cline has said the party is strong and that it will be adequately prepared to contest the next elections.
'Extra work' was the only thing received for joining VIP Gov't- Hon Stacy R. Mather MBE
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL) has said his move from the Opposition and The Alliance to the Virgin Island Party (VIP) government did not come with any financial incentives but more work.
Gov't 'could have killed 2 birds with 1 stone' & oust Walwyn- Commentator
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and radio talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the fate of whether Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) remains as Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and the fate of The Alliance lies in the hands of Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2).
‘I am the same person’- Hon Stacy R. Mather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), OBE, the newest member of the Virgin Islands Party administration, has said he is the same person he was when he served the Virgin Islands (VI) in opposition.
Hon Stacy R. Mather departs Alliance to join VIP Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL) has left His Majesty's Loyal Opposition and The Alliance to join the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.
‘We speak with one voice’ on the environment- Dr Kedrick D. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The recently appointed Climate Envoy for the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, has said he is pleased to work with the government for the advancement of the Virgin Islands.
Door opened for '13 brand new [elected] people’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has opined that the door may be opened for 13 new elected members in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Politics is not a one-man show
Thomas C. Famous
“Life imitates art"
The Caribbean island of St Lucia recently held their General Election. In the lead-up to December 1, both parties released their manifestos. The St Lucia Labour Party imagery showed a leader surrounded by a team. Conversely, and ironically, The United Workers Party visually depicted a one-man show.
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The credibility gap in politics
By Dickson C. Igwe
Credibility- the quality of being trusted is the most powerful tool of the politician. Credibility is a strong wind at the sail of governance.
3-man opposition Alliance not calling itself a political 'party'
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Members of the rebel opposition group, the Alliance, have said they are refraining from referring to the new political organisation as a party, as they do not believe in loyalty to parties.
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