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Majority of VI would vote against independence- Carvin Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many elected members and even some of their supporters continue to sound the trumpet of independence, former long-time president of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Mr Carvin Malone has suggested that they are wasting their time since if it was allowed to go to a referendum, the majority of the Virgin Islands would vote against it.
‘Saying we can’t go independent is weakness’ – Radio show caller’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On the heels of a senior pastor in the Virgin Islands describing the VI as a grown child that wouldn’t leave his mother’s home, a caller to a recent local radio show said the notion that the territory can’t go independent is a sign of “weakness.”
VI like a 'grown man' who wouldn't leave mother's house- Dr Melvin A. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the Virgin Islands Heritage Committee, Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull, during the Emancipation Service at the Sunday Morning Well on August 6, 2017, told those in attendance that he has been calling for the Virgin Islands to start charting its own course towards independence.
Governor’s behaviour would not have been tolerated under Ralphie Gov’t - Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “It is absolutely no reason at this point of our development for us to have a Governor who behaves the way this Governor behaves. In my view, in this stage, in 2017, the Governor should be seen and not heard, seen only when is necessary.” This is according to former Leader of the Opposition and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA.
Gov Duncan agrees with Willock to ‘fund the police’; blasts NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- They are not always on the same page or singing out of the same hymn book but Governor John S. Duncan OBE and former Permanent Secretary and Businessman Julian Willock are on the same page on two important issues affecting the Virgin Islands.
Referendum on Independence would be ‘overwhelmingly’ defeated- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Suggesting that the majority of the population is not informed enough on what it would mean for the Virgin Islands to achieve independence, Opposition Leader and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA believes that any soon referendum on independence would be easily defeated.
Dominicans in VI celebrate their country’s Independence this weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an attempt to “soften the blow” for Dominicans residing in the Virgin Islands (UK) who are unable, for one reason or the other, to return home for the annual Independence celebrations, Gracie Sandy Eusebe has planned a series of activities this weekend at the Island Sizzle in Baughers Bay.
Premier Smith off on wrong foot regarding self-determination- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Host of the Speak out BVI show on ZBVI 780 AM, Doug Wheatley is of the view that Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith’s announcement to a local media house back in early August, that talks of independence will be placed at the forefront of discussions with the British Government is not the way to go.
Independence not in best interest of VI- Conrad A. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While admitting that the buck stops at the feet of the Virgin Islanders, talk show host Mr Conrad A. Maduro said severing ties with the United Kingdom in his opinion will not be in the best interest of the people since, among others, the economy cannot sustain the independent move and the cost to maintain the territory would triple or quadruple more due to selfishness and greed of elected representatives.
VI needs constitutional advancement not independence - Gerard St. C. Farara QC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The talk of the territory of the Virgin Islands taking on the status of independence has been the hallmark of discussion in many sections of society; however, member of the Inner Bar Mr Gerard St. C. Farara QC suggests constitutional advancement not independence.
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