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NDP resignations vindicates Opposition Leader no confidence motion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The recent plethora of resignations from the National Democratic Party (NDP) has vindicated the call by Opposition Leader, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), when he sought to move a motion of no-confidence against the ruling NDP administration.
VIP Honours Stalwarts, Rising Stars at Gala Affair to celebrate 47th Anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) will celebrate its 47th Anniversary with a Gala event, on November 17, 2018, at the Save The Seed Energy Center.
UPDATE: By-Election date changed to January 7, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our newsroom from senior National Democratic Party (both wings) Members is that the By-Election date, has been re-scheduled from January 14, 2019, as was first reported by our newsroom and will now take place on January 7, 2019.
NDP Vice President Michael A. Turnbull resigns from party with immediate effect
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party (NDP) continues to hemorrhage its leadership, the latest being with the resignation of the party’s Vice President, Dr Michael A. Turnbull.
HoA to meet Nov 15, 2018; Tributes will be paid to late Delores Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) or Parliament will meet again on Thursday November 15, 2018.
Shaina M. Smith to contest elections as a Territorial Candidate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former National Democratic Party (NDP) member and Chairperson of its Women’s Association, Ms Shaina M. Smith, has confirmed that she will be running as a Territorial Candidate in the upcoming election, with a team that is more ‘Progressive.”
No-bid contracts continue under NDP gov’t, why? - Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI: On an episode of ‘Honestly Speaking,’ dated November 6, 2018, Claude O. Skelton-Cline is questioning how the National Democratic Party (NDP) government continues to have no-bid contracts under their watch with absolutely no repercussions.
VIP’s Dr. Arlene L. Smith-Thompson shares vision for D3
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI: On the latest episode of ‘Honestly Speaking,’ dated November 6, 2018, host Claude O. Skelton-Cline featured Virgin Islands Party Candidate for District Three, Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson who spoke about her hopes, plans and vision for the Third District now that she is in the political area.
VI bids farewell to Hon Delores Lettsome-Christopher
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI: Students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School in a moving tribute to Hon. Delores Lettsome-Christopher (R5), commanded loud applauds and a standing ovation from those in the overflowing pews of the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church earlier today Saturday, November 3, 2018.
Action needed from NDP on rising insurance costs - Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI: On an episode of ‘Honestly Speaking,’ dated October 30 2018, host Claude O. Skelton-Cline delivered a whipping to the National Democratic Party (NDP) government over its failure to adequately address the rising cost of insurance premiums in the Territory.
