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Gov’t urged to find ways to honour the late Eileene L. Parsons OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former legislator Shereen D. Flax-Charles has called for more initiatives to honour the late former legislator and cultural icon, Ms Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, known affectionately as 'Miss P.'
Be ‘open & transparent’ about FATF grey listing- Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the government to be more transparent about the grey listing of the Virgin Islands (BVI) by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
VI has lost its 'middle class'- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Speaking on NDP Radio on ZBVI 780 AM on May 19, 2025, Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) opined that the Virgin Islands (VI) has lost its middle class.
There’s a ‘possibility’ new NDP could form next gov’t- Hon Skelton
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Opposition stands a better chance of forming a government if they run under the umbrella of one political party.
‘I envision Paraquita Bay to be a mini zoo’ - Bevin S. George
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Political activist and co-host of the National Democratic Party (NDP) radio show, NDP Radio, Mr Bevin S. George has proposed radical agricultural development for the Paraquita Bay area and for Agriculture week in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Rising fuel costs: 'VI may have to start utilising donkeys again'– Akeem R. Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Acting Deputy Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Mr Akeem R. Pickering said Virgin Islanders may have to resort to utilising domestic animals for transportation in the face of the rising cost of fuel occurring globally due to the war caused by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
'We are not fools! Speak from facts!' – Caller to Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A caller to the NDP Radio show held last night, February 21, 2022, called out Leader of the Opposition Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) on what he felt were untruths being spoken during the show about the current Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.
‘Best they loose the sheep & goats in Farmers' Market'- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- In his string of criticisms against the sitting government, the man who has said he is ready to be the next Premier of the Virgin Islands, Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), has warned of “smoke and mirrors” come elections season.
Lack of confidentiality by police a hindrance to crime solving- caller
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A male caller to NDP Radio aired on ZBVI 780 AM last night, April 19, 2021, wants the government to review its policy on child discipline because he believes the lack of discipline is contributing to the rising crime in the territory.
‘We have to get our children back in school’– Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Fahie administration to now transition the territory’s educational system to full-time schooling and away from the hybrid learning initiative which he says has served its time.
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