PM Refuses to Meet With Opposition Leader
Leader of the opposition New Democratic Party, Dr. Godwin Friday has said that he is willing to work with the government, and in particular, meet with Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves to address crime.
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Opposition Declines to Sign Qualification Declaration
An attempt in parliament on Thursday to have all elected members sign a qualification declaration to comply with a requirement of the representation of the people’s act failed to get the full support of the house.
NDP Will Work Hard to Develop all Constituencies in SVG says Prospective Candidate Israel Bruce
The prospective candidate for the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) at the next general election for South Central Windward, Israel Bruce says the party once elected into office will work hard for the development of all constituencies across SVG.
Opposition’s Ballot Box Inspection Case Dismissed
An application made to the court to inspect the ballot boxes used in the Central Leeward constituency in the December 2015 General Elections was on Tuesday dismissed and deemed an “abuse of the court’s process” by High Court Judge Justice Esco Henry.
Election Petitions Case Ruling Expected Next Week
A ruling in the election petitions case is expected to be made on Tuesday February 27th by Justice Esco Henry at the High Court in capital Kingstown.
Vincentians Encouraged to Not Accept Arrogant Silence from Persons in Leadership
Vincentians are being encouraged not to accept arrogant silence on important matters from persons in leadership positions.
AIA Celebrates First Anniversary of Operations with Rally
The first anniversary of operation of the Argyle International Airport (AIA) was celebrated on Saturday evening with a rally hosted at the site.
NDP Stands Resolute In Claim of Constitution Violation in No Confidence Motion
The opposition New Democratic Party stands resolute in their claim that the country’s constitution has been violated in the manner in which their motion of no confidence against the government was handled in parliament.
Friday Calls for Financial Audit of AIA on the heels of Operations Anniversary
On the heels of the one year anniversary since operations began on February 14th, 2017, at the Argyle International Airport, Opposition Leader Dr. Godwin Friday is calling for a financial audit to be done on the air facility.
NDP ‘Walk-Outs’ a Lack of Strategy, According to PM
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is of the view that the opposition New Democratic Party is lacking strategy, hence their continuous “walk-outs” of parliament.
NDP of the view SVG is under Grave Jeopardy under Ruling ULP Government
The opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) is of the view that this country is under “grave jeopardy” and the rights of Vincentians are being taken for granted.
ULP’s Response to Challenges of Modern Existence Indicative of a Maturing Democracy, Says Governor General
The ruling Unity Labour Party administration’s response to the multiple challenges of modern existence according to Governor General Sir Frederick Ballantyne is indicative of a maturing democracy
Government MPs Express Confidence in Gonsalves Led Administration
Government MPs and senators on Wednesday evening expressed their confidence in the Dr. Ralph Gonsalves led administration, laying out in parliament the track record of the Unity Labour Party government for the 17 years they have been in office.
Opposition Members Stand Ground in “No Confidence” Motion Debate
Members of the opposition in parliament on Wednesday stood their grounds in wanting to debate their “no confidence” motion against the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) administration despite strong resistance from members on the government bench.
ULP General Secretary Claims NDP Using Model Case for Political Mileage
General Secretary of the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) Julian Francis says the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) is desperate to get into political power, and is using the Yugge Farrell case for political mileage.
Government BOSVG Shares Repurchase Seen as a Retrograde Move by the Opposition
The Government’s repurchase of shares of the Bank of SVG is being seen as a retrograde move by the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP).
Friday Makes Another Call for Camillo to Resign
Leader of the opposition New Democratic Party Dr. Godwin Friday has made another call for Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves to resign from his post.
Eustace Calls on Government to make Technical not Political Decisions
Member of Parliament for East Kingstown, Arnhim Eustace, is calling on the government to make technical, and not political decisions, in handling the affairs of this nation.
Judge Esco Henry to Make Ruling on Election Petitions Case in Early 2018
Come January or February 2018, Judge Esco Henry will determine if the ballot boxes in the December 9th 2015, General Election will be examined.
Francis Continues to take Jabs at the NDP
General Secretary of the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) Julian Francis is criticizing the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) for seeking to win a general election through the court and not through the ballot boxes.
