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2019 Elections: Entire Ex NDP Cabinet wiped out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The five Cabinet Members for the National Democratic Party (NDP) are all in the history books.
D4 By-Election looms; Walwyn to make a comeback?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mark H. Vanterpool dropped a bombshell when he announced on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, that he had resigned from his elective post a week after being re-elected to the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA).
'Hold elected officials accountable' - Skelton-Cline warns
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Following the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) victory at the February 25, 2019, General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), social commentator & VIP supporter Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is urging the people of the territory to hold the new government accountable as they go about their business.
Business Community, UK happy with VI election outcome!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) His Excellency, Augustus J. U Jaspert told our news centre on Friday, March 1, 2019, that the British Government was happy that “democracy worked in the Territory.”
“I will continue to serve you” – NDP’s Myron V. Walwyn
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP 1) Mr Myron V. Walwyn, who lost his At-Large seat during the February 25, 2019, General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), told his supporters that for him, the fight is not over.
'2019 election season the worst' - NDP’s Marlon A. Penn
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI - The National Democratic Party (NDP 1) has conceded their defeat at the February 25, 2019 polls against the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) in the Virgin Islands (VI).
The Losers in the VI 2019 Election, Out they go!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -The biggest surprise from all indication is the defeat of the controversial former Legislator, Myron V. Walwyn. He moved from the 2015 elections getting the most votes (5777) to coming in fifth in 2019 where he lost by over 600 votes.
Polls closed in the VI, results pending; Territory on edge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Polls in the Virgin Islands (VI) are now closed for the 2019 General Elections, as the few remaining voters are in lines casting votes.
Election Day 2019: New Premier Fahie or Walwyn?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Voters in the Virgin Islands (VI) will today Monday, February 25, 2019, go to the polls and will choose from 41 candidates, 4 political parties and 2 independent candidates.
‘Vote wisely’ - Walwyn urges VI Citizens in 2019 Elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ahead of today’s General Election in the Virgin Islands (VI), residents were urged to vote wisely especially as the territory is at a critical juncture—like other British Overseas territories—since the United Kingdom is having to impose pressure on key issues like same sex marriages.