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Gov’t cannot play politics @ my expense- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Claude O. Skelton-Cline last evening April 12, 2016 said at a press conference that he wants two things – his good name back and his “reasonable expectations” to be fulfilled as a former National Democratic Party (NDP) “soldier”, and hence his move to the courts seeking redress for his contract not being renewed.
UPDATE: Under pressure Operation Lucan charges 3 RVIPF officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following criticisms from the public and media over its failure to produce any results after nearly two years in existence while hundreds of thousands of taxpayers monies were being spent, Operation Lucan today, Monday April 4, 2016 announced that its detectives had arrested three men and charged them with various criminal offences.
Hon Vanterpool took 'unnecessary heat' for Pier Park project – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith said his Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool took some “unnecessary” heat for the cruise pier development project but persevered nevertheless.
‘I have not & will not be involved in corruption! – Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) said he can sleep well at nights knowing that he has not been involved in any form of corruption whatsoever with regard to the cruise pier development project and demanded proof of same from anyone making such allegations.
Hon Fahie wants laws to protect ‘whistleblowers’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As allegations of mismanagement of public funds and corruption by the National Democratic Party (NDP) run rife and the NDP Government's disregard for transparency and accountability, Opposition Member Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is calling for laws to protect whistleblowers and said the Opposition will be strongly advocating for such.
Jennifer Potter-Questelles In as Ports Chairwoman! Lettsome Out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst the allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds on the Ports Development Project, the BVI Ports Authority has secured a new Chairwoman.
Ports project cost soaring @ almost $83M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) today January 25, 2016 reported on the status of the cruise pier development project, updating the public that the total cost of the project has swelled to $82.9 million against the previously estimated total of $45 million.
VI Constitution & way of life more @ risk of repeal or UK interference- Hon Fahie
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- In almost prophetic manner, First District Representative and Member of the Opposition Hon Andrew A. Fahie began his presentation of his annual First District Report at the Capoon’s Bay Recreational Grounds on January 23, 2016 by playing a tape of a speech he made during the 2015 elections campaign in which he called out the National Democratic Party (NDP) for its lack of transparency and perceived financial mismanagement and had warned voters against returning the NDP to power.
‘Contractors still owed by Gov't for work done in First District in 2015’ – Hon Fahie
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI - Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said when he presents his annual First District report to his constituents on Saturday January 23, 2016 at the Capoon’s Bay Recreational Grounds from 7:00 pm, he will be speaking about what has occurred in the district, especially since the holding of snap elections on June 8, 2015.
Laurel L. Smith is new Acting Accountant General
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After the June 8, 2015 General Elections that saw the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Government returned to power in a landslide victory, the first casualty of victimisation was reported to be long time civil servant and Virgin Islander Ms Laurel L. Smith.
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