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June 16th, 2021
Flustered CoI orders investigation into leaked position statement to VINO

WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- The Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into governance paused its questioning of witnesses this afternoon, June 16, 2021, to turn its attention to Virgin Islands News Online’s (VINO) article published today with the headline: ‘CoI document reveals ‘turf war’ between Ex-Governor Jaspert & VI Gov’t’.

May 5th, 2021
AG & Cabinet Secretary appear in 1st CoI hearing

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first hearing of the questionable Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into Governance in the Virgin Islands called by the controversial ex-governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert and fully backed by the imperialist United Kingdom Government of Prime Minister Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson aka ‘Boris’, who himself has been accused of being corrupt and dishonest, was held yesterday, May 4, 2021.

April 20th, 2021
Lack of confidentiality by police a hindrance to crime solving- caller

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A male caller to NDP Radio aired on ZBVI 780 AM last night, April 19, 2021, wants the government to review its policy on child discipline because he believes the lack of discipline is contributing to the rising crime in the territory.

August 21st, 2015
Persons have no confidence in local doctors – Radio talk show caller

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In another programme reaching out to the general public with information and fielding questions as it relates to the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme set to get in full swing come January 1, 2016, the NHI team was told that persons are not comfortable with seeing local doctors due to confidentiality issues, which is why they would prefer to seek medical assistance outside of the territory.

April 1st, 2015
Hon Vanterpool refuses to provide reports in HOA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has refused to provide reports and other documents in the House of Assembly, citing the Standing Orders and saying that such disclosures would be inimical to the public interest.

April 25th, 2013
UPDATE: Order Paper questions struck down again!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI At the April 25, 2013 eight sitting of the second session of the second House of Assembly (HOA) a number of topical questions about the controversial cruise pier project raised by Third District Representative and Opposition member Honourable Julian Fraser RA were again omitted from the Order Paper.

June 11th, 2012
Reverend Hoyt: Police officers with loose lips ought to be fired!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Officers with loose lips should be terminated if found to be revealing information to members of the public, charged Reverend Robert Hoyt at the BVI Crime Conference that was held last Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Eileene Parsons Auditorium.

February 11th, 2012
NDP Cabinet upset over leaks!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Dr. Orlando Smith Cabinet has been reportedly upset over recent leaks to media houses since it took office. Sources close to the situation told this news site that Cabinet members are surprised and angry about leaks within the administration and are allegedly pointing fingers at civil servants, among others.

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