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Foreigners favoured in top positions – radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the radio talk show Speak Out BVI with Douglas Wheatley on Tuesday evening July 8, 2014 on ZBVI 780AM expressed dismay with what he said was the employment of foreigners to certain top positions over locals who can do the job.
Douglas Wheatley wants VI to discuss marijuana decriminalization
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio commentator Doug Wheatley said it is time that the Virgin Islands (VI) become engaged in the conversation regarding the decriminalization of marijuana for medical use and urged that examples of countries moving in this direction be looked at in terms of the benefits they receive.
‘Governor has failed the VI’ – Sam Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Julio Sam Henry believes that the current Governor of the Virgin Islands, William Boyd McCleary, has failed the Territory of the Virgin Islands and has questioned his role under the current political administration.
Too many significant events in VI history passing unnoticed- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Douglas Wheatley has lamented that too many significant events in Virgin Islands history are beginning to pass unnoticed or without much remembrance.
Premier should have consulted residents before Gibraltar trip - Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commentator Douglas Wheatley said he has come in for some 'flak' for his apparent criticism of policy decisions taken by Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith.
NHI healthcare would not be rationed - Dr Irad Potter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Healthcare referrals for patients requesting overseas treatment will be done on the basis of what is needed and will not be rationed. This is according to Chief Medical Officer, Dr Irad Potter who is also the Chairman of the steering committee of the proposed National Health Insurance scheme in the Virgin Islands.
VI churches criticised for being too passive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One caller on the Speak Out BVI radio programme said it was his understanding that the clergy was being held responsible for the absence of pari-mutuel betting within the Territory and felt that the church should be paying attention to more important issues than this.
Population study should work as guide for VI immigration policy – Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley is of the view that the question of an optimal population for the Virgin Islands (VI) should be determined and used as a guide for the Territory’s immigration policy.
NDP dropped the ball on tackling ‘elephants in the room’ – Sowande Uhuru
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has dropped the ball on effectively dealing with a number of important issues, according to commentator Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru.
Lawyers overcharging for small cases – Resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has complained that lawyers in the Territory are overcharging clients for small cases.
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