HoA to be dissolved tomorrow May 1, 2015
Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith made the announcement while speaking to ZBVI Radio today April 30, 2015.
According to the Virgin Islands Constitutional Order of 2007, a general election shall be held at such time within two months, but not earlier than twenty-one days after every dissolution of the House of Assembly, as the Governor shall appoint by proclamation published in the Gazette.
The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) was anticipating general elections to be called in early July but this will be sooner with today's announcement.
"According to the Constitution, once the House is dissolved the elections must be held within 60 days but it cannot be held 21 days before the House is dissolved. So between 21-days and 60 days the elections must be held....It looks more to me like May-June elections," Premier Smith said.
Government Information Service (GIS) subsequently released a brief statement from the Premier that read:
"My Fellow Virgin Islanders:
In accordance with Section 84 (2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007, I have today asked His Excellency the Governor to dissolve the House of Assembly on Friday 1st May, 2015 to allow for the holding of a General Election in accordance with Section 86 of the said Constitution Order."
Major speech on Monday
While delivering opening remarks at the celebration event for the expanded cruise ship pier on April 29, 2015 Premier Smith said he was going to make a major speech on Monday May 4, 2015.
"In a few days, in fact on Monday, I will make a major speech about where we are progressing and moving towards," he said.
"And where we are and from whence we came. And giving the picture for tomorrow. Residents and people of the BVI are pleased with where we are today, aren't you?" He asked as he ended his speech.
Persons on the ground were murmuring to each other whether the speech could be to announce an elections date, which some believe could be as early as July 2015.
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46 Responses to “HoA to be dissolved tomorrow May 1, 2015”
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VIP elect Fahie as the interim leader but that will change after a few months
Stop talking bull$£!^. Every sitting Government know when the election will be because it's their choice when it should be called. You sound so dumb.
The NDP think we so stupid they are giving out contracts lik crazy no different to the VIP its an election year, that dock can't even hold to ships the size of the one that came in yesterday another waste of money, we not stupid as you think O*** Then you all offer Mr Sprauve two piece of land free to don't run with the VIP but thank God he refuse you all to DAM EVIL
What you mean the pier can't hold two ships? You an @$$ or just pretending to be one?
No one is trying to fool anyone about the pier! What took place yesterday was big!!!!
Another 4 years to survive god permits! That is exactly why they need to vote for the right party! NDP alllllllllllllllllllllll the way!
NDP 2
VIP 3
NDP 4
VIP 5
VIP 6
NDP 7
VIP 8- surprise upset
VIP 9
At Large VIP 3 At Large Seats
VIP win by landslide
District 2 NDP
District 3 VIP
District 4 NDP
District 5 VIP
District 6 VIP
District 7 VIP
District 8 NDP
District 9 VIP
At Large VIP take 3 At Large
Result: VIP win comfortably
the people what is the plans. I was a supporter
but have seen no reason to vote VIP.
And goods looks cant work.
District 2 - NDP
District 3 - VIP
District 4 - NDP
District 5 - NDP
District 6 - NDP
District 7 - NDP
District 8- NDP
District 9 - VIP
Remember this post!!!! NDP will win no ifs or buts!!
NDP has the Victory
In the name of Jesus, in the Name of Jesus
VIP will have to flee
Tell me, who will stand before them
When the NDP call on his name
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
NDP has the Victory
GOT TOO BIG FOR YOUR BRITCHES?
In St. Kitts and Nevis, Team Unity campaigned for almost two (2) years, taking the time to educate the electorate of
what was happening in/to their country; traveled as far as Canada, the US, Anguilla/St. Martin and even to the Virgin Islands.
In the US, the most powerful country in the world, elections for president is held every four years, first week of
November; allowing some 18 months for citizens to listen to the issues and debates. Democracy at work.
Our election term is for four years. Who does it help to shorten the term and call the election?. Of course it benefits the ruling class, their the cronies and supporters; even the foreign investors; Jerecki, Branson, Johnson
and the likes.
Elections matter and is not a hide and seek game and people's lives are affected. Snap elections are no laughing
matter.
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