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‘Time for more autonomy' – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Douglas Wheatley said that now is an opportune moment for the territory to commence talks with the United Kingdom with a view to gaining more autonomy.
Radio show caller blasts political ‘hypocrites’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the radio programme Speak Out BVI blasted Virgin Islands' politicians on both sides of the divide for being critical of things being done by the government in power when they themselves, according to him, did the same things while they held the reins of government.
‘Governor would be a fool not to appoint COI’ – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio talk show host Edmund G. Maduro last night February 24, 2015 renewed his call for Governor His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE to be sent home for not convening a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the cruise pier project, insisting that he must do what the Public Accounts Committee recommends.
‘I have declared war!’ – Eileene L. Parsons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former legislator and member of the ruling National Democratic Party Eileene L. Parsons has declared war on the Opposition for statements emanating from Virgin Islands Party (VIP) senior member Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and said that she will not apologise for cursing him on January 30, 2015.
‘Introduce horse racing in the schools’ – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio Talk Show host and social commentator Douglas Wheatley said that it would be a good idea to introduce horse racing as a subject to be taught in the schools since it is an important sport here in the Virgin Islands and one that could generate lots more income for the Territory.
De Castro peeved @ change to Xmas promo venue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Businessman and commentator Donald E. De Castro is lashing out at the decision to shift the annual Christmas on Main Street event to De Castro Street between Scotiabank and Bobby’s Supermarket, saying that there was no advance warning of such a decision.
‘Will legislative changes include gay marriage?’ – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The hot button topic of gay marriage came up again this time on a special radio show hosted by Doug Wheatley and Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru last evening November 12, 2014 on ZBVI 780 AM to discuss aspects of the Throne’s speech.
‘Social aspects of Throne’s speech laughable!’ – Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru said that the social aspects of the Speech from the Throne delivered on Monday November 10, 2014 in the House of Assembly are the weakest parts of the speech.
‘Time to improve facilities @ the Courts!’ – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Doug Wheatley is calling on the authorities to make better accommodations for persons who go to the John’s Hole Magistrate’s Court and other courts to answer charges or to be present for cases concerning them.
'VI must talk about same-sex marriage!' – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Doug Wheatley last night October 28, 2014 stoked controversy by saying that sooner or later the Virgin Islands will have to confront the question of same-sex marriage.
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