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April 15, 2022

Opposition laments infrastructure issues

Small contractors in the Virgin Islands have been losing out on petty contracts under the current government, Opposition Leader Marlon Penn said during a press conference on Tuesday. “One of …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 23, 2021

Fraser dodges the blame for project in SCB

Opposition member Julian Fraser claimed on Sept. 16 to have limited knowledge of the unfinished Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development Project in his Third District, alternately blaming its many problems …

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by Dana Kampa
August 20, 2021

Labour minister grilled on work permits

On Monday in the House of Assembly, opposition member Julian Fraser took aim at the recent Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration policy of requiring holders of work permits …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
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July 23, 2021

COI probes Sea Cows Bay harbour project

To investigate claims of overspending, potential conflicts of interest, and a lack of oversight on the unfinished Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development Project, the Commission of Inquiry called opposition member …

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by Dana Kampa
June 17, 2021

Inquiry probes Registry of Interests, assistance grants

Focusing on elected officials’ financial interests and how they go about allocating $1.8 million each year in assistance grants, the Commission of Inquiry resumed public hearings again this week. COI …

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by Dana Kampa
April 27, 2021

Malone grilled on pollution scrubber

The Pockwood Pond incinerator is back burning trash after six weeks offline, but Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone came under fire in the House of Assembly last week …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
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November 6, 2020

Opposition blasts government’s reopening plans

Opposition members used their monthly press conference last week to blast the government’s recently announced tourism re-opening protocols, which they said are overly restrictive. Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull (R-D2) said the …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 8, 2020

Opposition pushes government for tourism plan

In keeping with their promise to host monthly discussions with the media and the public, opposition members hosted a press conference on Sept. 30 where they distanced themselves from Premier …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 4, 2020

Opposition takes aim at Covid response

The day after the government hosted a more-than-three-hour-long Covid-19 press conference last week, opposition members voiced their concerns about leaders’ recent decisions, calling on them to present a detailed plan …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 31, 2020

House votes to review 2007 Constitution

As the Virgin Islands prepares to celebrate emancipation, elected leaders also turned to the history books this week before greenlighting a constitutional review. Premier Andrew Fahie referenced the political groundswell …

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by Dana Kampa
July 17, 2020

Sweeping rewrite of police rules on table

Coming on the heels of widespread protests around the world concerning the death of George Floyd and the role of police in communities, the House of Assembly is considering a …

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by Dana Kampa
June 18, 2020

Temporary layoffs can last up to 7 months

As more residents are laid off by businesses tightening their belts until the yet-to-be-declared date when Virgin Islands borders fully reopen, the government is taking measures that leaders say are …

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by Dana Kampa
June 12, 2020

House nixes motion to censure governor

Last week in the House of Assembly, elected leaders delayed the Consumer Protection Bill and other government business and spent at least 10 hours debating a motion to “reprimand” Governor …

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by Dana Kampa
March 9, 2020

Answers on Tortola Pier Park customs duty raise questions

Last week Premier Andrew Fahie provided some previously missing data on the amount of revenue the Customs Department collected from licensed duty-free merchants at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
February 10, 2020

Vulnerable Sea Cows Bay plans for safety

Sea Cows Bay is the target of renewed disaster-preparation efforts spurred by a report from the BVI Red Cross, which aims to help residents identify what risks they face and …

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by Dana Kampa
January 30, 2020

Opposition promises to hold government accountable

After losing former opposition member Alvera Maduro-Caines to the Virgin Islands Party and seeing the resignation of Recovery and Development Agency CEO Paul Bayly this month, opposition members acknowledged last …

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by Dana Kampa
December 20, 2019

Prospect Reef workers still not paid

Prospect Reef employees have not been paid since August 2018, opposition member Julian Fraser said Friday in the House of Assembly, but then he questioned why the government should be …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 2, 2019

Fraser says public services fall short

In the House of Assembly on Nov. 14, opposition member Julian Fraser complained about the government’s swelling budget compared with what he said are insufficient public services. Mr. Fraser (R-D3) …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
November 8, 2019

Fraser grills ministers on D-3 repairs

The Third District was discussed at length in the House of Assembly on Oct. 17 thanks to persistent questioning from opposition member Julian Fraser, who brought up issues of water …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
May 30, 2019

Belongership “fast track” postponed

An amendment related to the controversial “fast-track” plan to residency and belongership being championed by Premier Andrew Fahie is scheduled for a hearing in the House of Assembly on Monday, …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
May 30, 2019

Ministers grilled on water

The people of Sabbath Hill are suffering regular water rationing due to the diversion of water towards Balsam Ghut, according to Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer. The disclosure …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
February 21, 2019

Potential coalition would be first in 33 years

For the youngest voters in next week’s general election, a coalition government may be an unfamiliar concept. For their entire lives, Virgin Islands politics has been dominated by a two-party …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
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February 18, 2019

Julian Fraser steers new ship into election with Progressives United

Progressives United was formed last year by Third District incumbent Julian Fraser, who left the Virgin Islands Party after losing a leadership battle to First District incumbent Andrew Fahie. A …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
February 7, 2019

Three to run at-large for Progressives United

Progressives United announced its first two at-large candidates on Monday night during a “pep rally” in Sea Cows Bay: Verna Smith and Rajah Smith will both run under the banner …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
February 7, 2019

VIP’s John Samuel, Arlene Smith-Thompson launch in D-3 and D-6

Water issues and tourism were at the forefront of the agendas of the two Virgin Islands Party candidates who launched their campaigns over the past week: John Samuel in District …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK

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