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UPDATE: VIP Congress Elections postponed until general meeting is held

After much debate, confusion and wrangling over the delegates list, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has accepted parts of a motion submitted by the 7th and 8th Districts to postpone the election of a new executive committee until after a general meeting is held. Meanwhile, the officers will remain in place until such time, including Chairman Hon Julian Fraser RA (D3) and President Mr Carvin Malone (left). Photo: VINO/File
There was controversy at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Congress meeting this evening, September 2, 2015, at Maria's By The Sea as, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, the election of office bearers to the party was delayed then postponed over, among other things, two delegates lists being submitted for the Second District. Photo: VINO/File
There was controversy at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Congress meeting this evening, September 2, 2015, at Maria's By The Sea as, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, the election of office bearers to the party was delayed then postponed over, among other things, two delegates lists being submitted for the Second District. Photo: VINO/File
It is being reported by sources inside the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Congress meeting that Head of Delegation and former 2nd District candidate Rajah A. Smith (pictured above) submitted a list, however, another list was also allegedly submitted by Ms Kimberly Kuntz. Photo: VINO/File
It is being reported by sources inside the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Congress meeting that Head of Delegation and former 2nd District candidate Rajah A. Smith (pictured above) submitted a list, however, another list was also allegedly submitted by Ms Kimberly Kuntz. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After much debate, confusion and wrangling over the delegates list, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has accepted parts of a motion submitted by the 7th and 8th Districts to postpone the election of a new executive committee until after a general meeting is held.

The VIP internal election was slated for this evening, September 2, 2015 at Maria’s By The Sea.

Meanwhile, the officers will remain in place until such time, including Chairman Hon Julian Fraser RA (D3) and President Mr Carvin Malone.

It is unclear how many delegates remained out of the 76 when the resolution was voted on as Virgin Islands News Online was told that some delegates had left the room over issues regarding the delegates list.

Some persons had reportedly expressed concerns at the meeting after learning they were removed from the delegates list while others allegedly realised their status had changed to alternate delegate.

It was not immediately known who the candidates were for the various posts, including that of Chairman, President or Secretary.

See previous story published September 2, 2015

Controversy erupts at VIP Congress meeting over two delegates lists for D2

- VIP internal elections postponed until 'outstanding matters' are addressed

There was controversy at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Congress meeting this evening, September 2, 2015, at Maria's By The Sea as, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, the election of office bearers to the party was delayed then postponed over, among other things, two delegates lists being submitted for the Second District.

Reports reaching this news site is that there was an argument over which delgates list should be used for District 2.

It is being reported by sources inside the meeting that Head of Delegation and former 2nd District candidate Rajah A. Smith submitted a list, however, another list was also allegedly submitted by Ms Kimberly Kuntz.

There was also a count to confirm whether there was a quorum for business to continue as some delegates had reportedly walked out of the congress meeting at Maria's By The Sea in Road Town.

Finally, almost an hour and a half late, the meeting restarted with a resolution from the 7th and 8th Districts to postpone the VIP Executive Committee Election until a number of outstanding matters are addressed.

It is still not confirmed whether the post of Chairman will see Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) being a contender. The last time this news site sought clarification from Honourable Fraser he was unwilling to comment, saying that doing so will be inimical to the party.

It is expected, however, that there might be a showdown between the two members of the party who are in the House of Assembly, Honourable Fraser and Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) for the position of Chairman. Hon Fahie had also not stated publicly whether he would challenge Hon Fraser for the post of Chairman.

It is also not clear if anyone would be challenging Carvin Malone for the position of President of the VIP or whether Malone would be seeking re-election.

Virgin Islands News Online will bring you more information as it comes in.

36 Responses to “UPDATE: VIP Congress Elections postponed until general meeting is held”

  • ... (02/09/2015, 21:15) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
    This party mass up yall
  • tretretrete (02/09/2015, 21:22) Like (27) Dislike (32) Reply
    Dead duck.....the party that is
  • Yes (02/09/2015, 21:26) Like (23) Dislike (4) Reply
    This lot couldn't organize a piss up in a brewery.
  • 123 (02/09/2015, 21:36) Like (6) Dislike (11) Reply
    vino ayo good mehson
  • Guest (02/09/2015, 21:48) Like (31) Dislike (1) Reply
    Look how I learnt a new word today - "inimical". VINO did Frazer actually use that word or you guys picked it from the thesaurus.
  • just asking.... (02/09/2015, 22:25) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    so who won VINO?
  • dog (02/09/2015, 22:45) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    whether Fraser is chairman or not or Malone is president or not, they are in charge until things are ironed out. And among their responsibilities is to oversee delegate lists. How basic can you get. Get organized, make check lists and make sure everything is ready so people don't waste their time and the public don't lose faith and hope. This is shameful for a major political party. People pouting in the corner. Suck it up and grow up. YOU are ruining BVI, not NDP at this point-- because there is no alternative. So unless you want a hotel on Smugglers or Havers get your act together!!
    • lmao (03/09/2015, 00:33) Like (16) Dislike (9) Reply
      Dog time and time I read your comments and just have to shake my head. You want to appear as someone with half a brain but you are simply an NDP hater. Do you think VIP will stop the Havers project or any others? VIP pushed NHI, VIP pushed the Airport expansion, VIP were pushing for foreign investment and hotel development. Don't fool yourself please.
      • dog (03/09/2015, 10:45) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
        at least someone was at home and not running around like a chicken with its head cut off. At least they would have an informed seat at the table. I am looking for unity and organization. From there individual issues can be tackled. If anything, I am an equal opportunity hater. Neither party smells like a flower.
        • dog (03/09/2015, 22:49) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
          actually, I am not a hater at all. Just worried like many others who feel like they don't have a voice at the table. NDP may be unified, but there is an agenda which has not been made clear to the public.
  • YeSa (02/09/2015, 22:45) Like (22) Dislike (27) Reply
    You see why I could never see myself voting for VIP, they are corrupt. NDP is togetherness, they don't fight for power they come together and resolved issues. Dead vip, who r hut e hut, licks must share.
    • Oh No (03/09/2015, 04:45) Like (23) Dislike (17) Reply
      NDP do their dirtiness in the dark AND keep their mouth shut. That's the difference. VIP talk too much.
      There is no reason why all of this should have been exposed to media.
      On the positive side though, tey have a working constitution. Whether they fuss or fight we all know their procedures. Can't say the same for that other party.
  • vip (02/09/2015, 22:59) Like (11) Dislike (11) Reply
    cavin and fahie are going to break up the VIP trust me
  • wize up (02/09/2015, 23:03) Like (9) Dislike (5) Reply
    and these guys wants the voters to elect them to run this territory: look corruption one place: will the opposition show up at house of assembly tomorrow!!! leadership really do matters
  • wize up (03/09/2015, 01:02) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    these guys want voters to actually elect them and they can not organize themselves: look at corruption one place;
  • (03/09/2015, 02:22) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Yesterday Malone made it sound like it was impossible for anything to go wrong. What does the famous (VIP) constitution say about this? Good business for the venue - make sure you collect for Sep 02 before rebooking.
  • liberal (03/09/2015, 06:21) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    VIP Constitution is working from what has been done last evening when the motion submitted by the 7th and 8th Districts to postpone the election of a new executive committee until after a general meeting is held.. If person would learn to read and understand such document these bloggers/haters wouldn't be he saying nonsense.. I do feel that the Chairman can get his act together and see that it's not business as usual from the way the combined districts have made it clear.
  • Trump (03/09/2015, 07:14) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    This is a textbook case of incompetence.
  • weak (03/09/2015, 07:15) Like (32) Dislike (3) Reply
    The VIP is a failure in more ways than one they did not even campaign about NHI. They need not to come back and help further destroy this country.
    • duh (03/09/2015, 10:31) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      Obviously they are for NHI if this thing been in talking for over 11 years...
  • Thing to talk (03/09/2015, 07:58) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Andrew playing smart keeping quiet all night but he in for a big surprise after THE CONGRESS VOTES
  • high hope (03/09/2015, 08:57) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
    I still maintain NDP must go!
  • hmmmmmm.mm (03/09/2015, 09:11) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lol set of jokers
  • wow (03/09/2015, 09:43) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    When will they realize that this whole process, especially being so public, is very damaging to their reputations as leaders ? The NDP holds internal elections every now and then; but no one ever knows except for those involved.
  • big bird (03/09/2015, 22:47) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply

    NDP full of it they don't like island people only white look at nanny cay they start the project again take up all the sea meet money talk b*lls*it walk

  • Users (04/09/2015, 07:07) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Who in their right mind would ever run with these people.
  • VG VIP (04/09/2015, 10:03) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply

    Ralph is up here laffing his @$$ off and shaking his head.

    Cant beleive what his pary has come to and no fix in sight.
    I can see this going on until next election.

  • Pathetic (04/09/2015, 10:45) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    VIPs behaviour can be summarized by divisiveness, pettyness, immaturity, and refusal to consider outside solutions or view points. There seems to be zero vision or cohesiveness, just grown men unable to leave aside egos to come to any kind of agreement.
  • 123 (04/09/2015, 11:14) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Vip all the way
  • save the party please (05/09/2015, 06:14) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    .I think the difference between a VIP with Fahie or Dawson at the top, than this NDP we have. VIP will listen to the Masses, NDP does not...A lot of you all may like Danica or Frazer, these people are like NDPs they don't listen to people. we don't need more stubborn and known it all leaders. So I'm urging you to vote for Fahie or Dawson to get the party resserected and energized.
  • Listener (05/09/2015, 07:46) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    I disagree that NDP does not listen to the masses. No doubt they do, but they just don't want to act on the desires of the masses is all.


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