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Doug Wheatley slams NDP Gov't for lack of transparency
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host and social and political commentator Douglas Wheatley expressed a strong concern for what he called the lack of consultation with the people by the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government in major decisions of the country likely to leave a burden of debt on future generations.
VI financial services sector vital to world economy – Philip Graham
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In the wake of the Panama Papers leak and the negative press the territory received from some sections of the international media, Partner at Harneys and Member of Team BVI, Philip Graham said the Virgin Islands has stayed at the forefront in the face of challenges to its regulatory regime.
Caller tells Complaints Commissioner of land runaround
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the Speak Out BVI radio talk show last night March 8, 2016 complained about the alleged runaround his mother was getting to deal with her land and he sought action from the Complaints Commission whose Commissioner and former Commissioner were guests of the show.
Like this NDP Gov’t gone mad!- Radio caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “When you guys ready to march you guys let me know. This is madness,” said an obviously frustrated radio caller who admitted he voted for the National Democratic Party (NDP) at the June 8, 2015 elections but is since regretting his decision.
‘I support all who making noise for their Festival money’ – radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the Speak Out BVI radio talk show said he stands in solidarity with all of the local artistes who have not yet been paid for Festival 2015 and who are now “making noise.”
‘Lack of respect for laws pervades VI’ – radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the Speak Out BVI talk show last evening January 12, 2016 slammed the territory for what he called the erosion of respect for authority as he spoke of the wanton disregard for laws which he believes starts in the home.
‘It’s been a month & nothing from Premier’ – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio talk show host Doug Wheatley expressed concern during his Speak Out BVI show last night November 10, 2015 as it is two days shy of one month that the NHI Concerned Citizens and Residents Group submitted its petition to Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith with no response as yet.
Government can be sued for millions of $$ - Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host and social commentator Edmund G. Maduro said it is in the power of the people to sue the Government of the Virgin Islands for being forced to lose their private insurance, with the coming on stream of the mandatory National Health Insurance (NHI).
People willing to have NHI that is not compulsory - Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The main actor behind the National Health Insurance (NHI) petition, Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru, again made a plug for the insurance scheme to be non-compulsory.
‘Govt creating atmosphere of slavery with NHI’ – Winston E. Nibbs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show regular and social commentator Winston E. Nibbs aka La Fontey declared that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government is creating an atmosphere of slavery by compelling employers to sign up their employees to the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI).