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Julian Willock explains National Lottery System as revenue stream
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Permanent Secretary, businessman and political aspirant Mr Julian Willock has expanded on one of four revenue initiatives he first brought to the public’s attention last month.
‘Festival is not to jump & whine up’- Radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Callers to the ‘3D Show’ radio programme, hosted by Doug Wheatley on ZBVI 780 AM on Friday July 7, 2017 expressed their concerns about the Virgin Islands people not celebrating the Emancipation festival for its true meaning.
‘I am very unhappy with At-Large system’- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Host of the 3D radio programme, Doug Wheatley, strongly believes that the Virgin Islands (UK) has not “benefitted tremendously from having four At-Large” Representatives.
‘Who is next?’ The big question on gun crime- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the recent spate of armed robberies in the Virgin Islands and with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) not being able to close in on the perpetrators, the big question on many minds is “Who is next?”
Large mortgages silencing VIslanders- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Host of the 3- D show on ZBVI 780 AM, Doug Wheatley has singled out large mortgages as the culprit preventing VIslanders from being vocal and taking action like they did in times past on matters of great importance affecting the territory.
VI Rastafarians propose ‘commercial marijuana’ as 3rd economic pillar
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rastafarian community in the Virgin Islands has proposed the use of marijuana on a commercial level as a possible solution to the current fiscal challenges facing the territory.
Denying qualified young people jobs for 'older heads' is ‘garbage’- Caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A caller to the '3D Show' with host Doug Wheatley on ZBVI 780 AM on Friday August 12 2016, sought to address what he said is a trend to deny young people employment opportunities for lack of work experience, despite having their educational backing.
Caller angry over roaming cows coming to his yard
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the 3D Show hosted by Doug Wheatley of Friday November 13, 2015 called on the Government to take stronger action against those who have their cattle roaming the streets and destroying persons’ property.
‘Don’t be afraid to stand up to your boss!’ – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show host and social commentator Doug Wheatley urged persons not to be afraid to stand up to their bosses as he finds this seems to be something ingrained in the psyche of persons working in the territory.
‘Premier’s response will determine our further action’ – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio talk show host Doug Wheatley said that despite the negative vibes being received from many naysayers, the NHI Concerned Citizens and Residents Group will not pre-empt Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith as to his response to their petition asking for the National Health Insurance to be returned to the drawing board.