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Why do VIslanders have to be harrassed in their own country? Patsy Lake
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – The absence of a main door, several windows and a few door knobs were not about to deter prominent businesswoman Mrs Patsy Lake from dedicating a building on her birthday yesterday January 17, 2013; a building that appeared to be at the very least, a tremendous labour of love and perseverance.
UPDATE: Edmund Maduro back on air by popular demand!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that he is often approached by persons asking when he will be back on air with his television programme “BVI Forum” on CBN Channel 51, controversial talk show host Edmund Maduro disclosed to Virgin Islands News Online that he will be back with the show from January 19, 2013.
UPDATE: What makes the VI different? Fan on absence of Pari-mutuel Wagering
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- “Render unto Caesar the things that are of Caesar and unto God the things that are of God, in the house of Caesar betting or the fancy name you call it, Pari-mutuel Wagering, is the order of the day, so why this government don’t allow the sport to grow by approving the one main thing that makes the game of horse racing?"
Edmund Maduro still thinks ‘Bill of Rights’ in VI constitution not a good idea
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that he had used many of his television talk shows to speak out against the Bill of Rights being included in the Virgin Islands Constitution, Social activist Edmund Maduro is still not quite resting easy on the issue although he is not for any referendum to amend the constitution.
Fundraiser a mockery of governance - Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Controversial talk show host, Edmund Maduro believes that aspects of the recently held “Jail & Bail” Rotary Club fundraiser, were offensive and against the law.
Cruise ship pier project is not a loan – Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Since the public announcement on June 27, 2012 of the $75 million project to develop the Road Town cruise ship pier and its surroundings, there have been numerous concerns raised by residents regarding the foreign investment in the project and the likelihood of it being a burden on the Virgin Islands.
Maduro insulted: I am part of VI media!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Within the Virgin Islands (VI) information reaches the community through several medium and local television host Edmund Maduro in addressing comments made by an unnamed individual working in the media fraternity stated he is a part of the media.
Maduro: Failing to recognise spouse of Belonger is wicked!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk Show host Edmund Maduro has taken on a very strong position where he is calling on the Governor His Excellency William Boyd McCleary and Premier Hon. Dr. D. Orlando Smith to fix what he called a blatant discriminatory behaviour where some non-belonger spouses of Belongers are not given their status, though it is their constitutional right to have it.
Edmund Maduro: I have no sympathy for car removal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk Show host Edmund Maduro has no sympathy for those who felt it was wrong to remove the car from Smugglers Cove beach which was used by Queen Elizabeth 11 during a visit here in 1976.
Edmund Maduro: “Complaints Commissioner is a waste of time!”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Controversial talk show host Edmund Maduro on his new TV talk show ‘BVI Forum’ on CBN channel 51, has described the Virgin Islands’ Complaints Commissioner “as a waste of time”.
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