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‘We have our own Harriet Tubmans here’- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In recognition of International Women’s Day held on March 8, 2017 the 3-D Show on ZBVI 780 AM on Friday March 10, 2017 took the form of a special tribute to women in the Virgin Islands who have made significant strides in a wide cross section of areas.
Many VIslanders lost their land through law loopholes- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Calling it “unfair”, host of the 3D Show on ZBVI 780 AM, Doug Wheatley has questioned whether the Legislative Council/House of Assembly, which is responsible for enacting laws, did their jobs when many Virgin Islanders lost their properties through the acquisition of land by prescription as well as their foreclosed properties being acquired by persons without a Non-Belongers Land Holding License (NBLHL) also known as Alien Land Holding license.
People feel like 'the walls of Jericho are falling'- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Bringing into focus, the doctors “sick-out” at Peebles Hospital, host of the Speak Out BVI show on ZBVI 780 AM, Doug Wheatley, on Tuesday February 21, 2017 said many people who approach him on the streets, perceive that “nothing seems to be working” and it looks like the “walls of Jericho are falling.”
‘Hatchet man’ needed to downsize civil service, spending- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Doug Wheatley has suggested the employment of a ‘hatchet man’ as a possible solution to keeping a balance on the revenue and expenses of the Government of the Virgin Islands.
‘Oversized’ public service worries residents- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It’s no secret that the territory’s financial standing is not as robust as it once was, bearing in mind the constant attack on the Financial Services sector and the reports that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government raided the treasury to win the 2015 snap elections.
Lift regulation on CC for motor scooters for less noise- Biker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Most times they are just seen as a pack of noise makers, but using his opportunity on the 3-D Show on ZBVI 780 AM on Friday February, 10, 2017, with host Doug Wheatley, a 24 year old biker said the public should not just shun them but rather open their minds and even “ride” on their behalf.
There is a disconnect between people & elected reps- Doug Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Assuming the role of the mouthpiece of the people, host of the 3-D Show, on ZBVI 780 AM on Friday February 10, 2017, Doug Wheatley, said one of the burning issues that was brought to his attention was the disconnect that is now norm between elected representatives and the electorate in the Virgin Islands.
Heartbreaking that Hon Fraser was 'thrown under the bus'- Radio caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Host of the Speak Out BVI Show on ZBVI 780 AM, Doug Wheatley has called on Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition to hold hands and move forward for the sake of the party and the territory on a whole.
There is need for a ‘solid 3rd political party’- Radio Caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A caller to the 3D Show on 780 AM ZBVI on Friday February 3, 2017 said in light of the apparent disunity in the official Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP), there is a need for a third political party, one that is united and solid.
Open borders have created problems- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- No, he is not suggesting the erection of a wall around the Virgin Islands as a border protection strategy like President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump, rather the strengthening of the territory’s laws pertaining to Customs, Immigration, and Labour and including the local man as part of the decision making process.