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No Opposition reps. contacted on last minute projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the days to elections countdown to June 8, 2015, the National Democratic Party (NDP) has issued contracts in Districts 1, 2, 3 and 9 without any consultation with the district representatives, again confirming what has been described as the blatant disregard for the authority vested in those representatives as has been the norm over the past three and a half years.
‘Say what you did with your money' – Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – At Large candidate for the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton challenged Opposition representatives of districts to say whether the Government gives them money for projects in their districts.
‘NDP Gov't paranoid with power’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has accused the National Democratic Party (NDP) government of being so paranoid with power that it is going to the extent of invading on citizens' privacy. The senior Virgin Islands Party (VIP) member also said the NDP's continued practice of bypassing District Representatives who are on the Opposition could have repercussions.
Premier Smith slaps down Hon Fraser’s ‘floor rag’ comment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith denied that the government pays little regard to Opposition District Representatives but said his Government may not be bound by every recommendation or request that it receives from a district.
‘We're out in the cold again’ – Anegada resident
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI – Stating that they will continue to sound their voices as loud as they can and for as long as they have to in order to be recognized as a significant Island in the Territory of the Virgin Islands, residents of Anegada again sounded their cry of frustration.
Look seriously at At-Large system – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Doug Wheatley believes the Virgin Islands (VI) should take a harder look at the current At-Large system in place.