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Banks & trust companies making millions but do nothing to help VI- L. Allen Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate in the Eighth District, Mr L. Allen Wheatley, believes foreign financial entities in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been making massive profits but are not doing enough to give back to the Virgin Islands.
'It's not about power for us, it's about empowering our people'- VIP Chairman
SLANEY, Tortola, VI- Gear up for a "very strong 2023 election campaign" was just part of the message to members and supporters at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) 52nd-anniversary celebrations on March 11, 2023.
D7 & D8 candidates to respond to questions from public today
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- As the political season heats up and the public is ever eager to hear what the various candidates are promising, the Community Worship Centre Church of God of Prophecy in Long Look, Tortola is hosting a forum titled, “A Response”, featuring the declared candidates for the Seventh and Eighth Districts.
‘It pains my heart to see the state of our roads’- Chad C. George
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Independent candidate in the First District Chad C. George has lamented the state of the roads in the district as well as territory-wide and the constant water shortage, which he says will be among the issues he will be championing if elected.
'Concerns' over No Advance Polling Stations on JvD & Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Office of the Supervisor of Elections has released the list of approved polling stations for the 2023 General Elections.
Chad C. George to launch D1 campaign Sat. March 11
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Independent candidate Mr Chad C. George will be launching his campaign for the First District seat at the Cappoon’s Bay Field from 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Troy E. Christopher eying a run for D2 seat
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Mr Troy E. Christopher, the son of the late legislator Deloris Christopher, will make a run for the Second District seat in the 2023 general elections.
'Don’t be a silent bystander' in 2023 Election- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Government Consultant and radio personality Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said that despite lingering doubts by the population of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), citizens must ensure they register to vote in the upcoming elections.
Hon Vanterpool gives 'bon voyage' speech in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what he described as his bon voyage speech in the House of Assembly on March 2, 2023, Fourth District Representative Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool expressed gratitude to those who worked and supported him over his 25 years in politics.
Police Bill in current form ‘should have never reached HoA’- Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- At Large candidate Lorna G. Smith OBE has said she is surprised that the controversial Police Bill, which has since been withdrawn, made it as far as the House of Assembly (HoA).