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NDP Gov’t spent over $8.5M in travel from 2013 to 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There has been much said in some quarters about incumbent government officials travelling overseas for official business and the fact that the cost is borne by taxpayers.
‘Mitch’ wants urgent action at CGB Sewerage Plant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – According to Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) aka 'Mitch', if the issue of the sewerage systems in Cane Garden Bay community is not addressed as a matter of urgency, there is likelihood that the water in the area will eventually become polluted, forcing the closure of the beach once again.
Backbenchers resume 'walk-throughs'; Visit Second District
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- It was in November 2, 2017 that this news site first and accurately reported that the Backbenchers of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government were holding “walk-throughs” in the various districts, exclusive of the Ministers of Government, which again raised red flags about the disunity in the NDP Government and confirmed concerns that the Backbenchers felt sidelined.
NDP Gov’t continues to snub Police anniversary activities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are crying shame on Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) and his team of government ministers for their no-show at two activities that marked the beginning of the year-long celebrations of the RVIPF’s 50th anniversary as an independent constabulary.
‘Country has not been left broke!’ – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has debunked the allegation that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government left the territory broke to finance the June 8, 2015 general election, despite the fact that contractors and service providers cannot be paid as yet for work done in 2015.
‘I’ll soon announce more initiatives for 1st District’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that in the coming weeks he will be announcing further collaboration between himself and the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government with regards to development of the First District.
NDP corruption accusers backing down?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Critics of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government who accused it of being corrupt during the recently concluded election campaign season are not yet saying whether or not they stand their ground on their assertions.
Increments were withheld to deal with 'other things’ – Premier Smith
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith said last evening May 12, 2015 that Government had to withhold payment of increments because the National Democratic Party (NDP) needed the money to do "other things".
Much of what is known resulted from Opp. Questions – Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said almost everything that is known of Government by the public is as a result of questions posed by the Opposition, testimony that the Opposition has been carrying out its functions effectively despite insinuations to the contrary.
Hon Vanterpool campaigns at shipping conference
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) took the opportunity of the opening of the three day Caribbean Shipping Association's 14th Annual Conference to tout the achievements of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government during its latest term in office, demanding that the participants present acknowledge those achievements by clapping.
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