News
New doctor Joshua F. Wheatley vows to return to serve VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With his eyes set on improving healthcare services in the Virgin Islands, 28-year-old Medical Doctor Joshua F. Wheatley graduated from medical residency two weeks ago with a mission to spearhead a clinic in his home country, as well as start a foundation to help young people pursue their dreams in S.T.E.M. careers.
Hon Fraser League running at a loss but ‘saving the seed’
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Although emphasising that the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League is “in no shape or form in jeopardy”, Co-Founder of the League Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has revealed that the league, which has risen in popularity and status over the years, continues to run at a deficit.
Gov’t has to take sports more seriously- Hon Fraser
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Third District Representative and Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA has admonished Government for seemingly not doing enough for the development of sports and ultimately the youth in the Virgin Islands.
‘Anegada not ready to be its own district’- Dr Hubert O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Ninth District, Dr The Honourable Hubert O’Neal has rebutted the suggestion that the sister island of Anegada be endowed with the status of a district unto itself with its own representative separate and apart from Virgin Gorda with which it constitutes the Ninth District.
Is Hon Archibald C. Christian out of place?
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - “To make the statement or to imply that Independent candidates are useless and that only a party can get things done is totally wrong and disrespectful,” said Albert O.Wheatley, Independent candidate for the Ninth District, who strongly expressed his disagreement with Hon Archibald C. Christian’s assertions that it is either the ‘Red’ or ‘Green’ team for voters’ choice.
‘Victory was assured had I gone VIP’ – Albert O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Independent candidate in the Ninth District Albert O. Wheatley, speaking at a political rally in the Valley, Virgin Gorda last evening May 29, 2015 believes that if he had signed up with the Virgin Islands Party, as he nearly did, he would have been guaranteed a victory.
Albert O. Wheatley proposes 15-member HoA
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - At his meeting on Sunday May 17, 2015 at the Emile E. Dunlop Community Centre in Anegada, one of the Independent candidates for the Ninth District, Mr Albert O. Wheatley, laid out his proposal for the island while being careful to note that, “Anegada must be developed by Anegadians for Anegadians”.
Albert O. Wheatley contesting 9th District
ROAD TOWN Tortola, VI- Virgin Gordian Albert O. Wheatley has announced he will be contesting the next general election for the Ninth District seat as an Independent Candidate.