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VIP to vote in December for its at Large slate; 8 persons to vie for 4 seats

Mr. Julian Willock and Neville Smith aka ‘Sheep’. Photo: VINO/Facebook
Sharie B. de Castro and Calypsonian Shereen D. Flax-Charles. Photo: VINO/File
Sharie B. de Castro and Calypsonian Shereen D. Flax-Charles. Photo: VINO/File
Elton L. 'All out' Sprauve & Cavin Malone. Photo: VINO/File
Elton L. 'All out' Sprauve & Cavin Malone. Photo: VINO/File
Claude O. Skelton Cline & Mitsy Ellis-Simpson. Photo: VINO/File
Claude O. Skelton Cline & Mitsy Ellis-Simpson. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Word reaching our news desk from senior Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Officials is that the Party Congress will vote on Saturday, December 1, 2018, to fill four of its at-large candidate positions for the 2019 General Elections.

According to the same source, 8 persons were nominated to fill four At-Large seats within the party. The eight persons include former Permanent Secretary and Businessman Julian Willock, businessman and former BVI Softball Association President Neville A. Smith aka ‘Sheep’, former 9th District Candidate and businessman Elton L. Sprauve aka ‘All Out’, Businessman and former Party President Cavin Malone, BVI Tourist Board Officer and Calypsonian Shereen D. Flax-Charles, Educator, Businesswomen and former candidate Sharie B. deCastro, former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Claude O. Skelton-Cline plus businesswomen and author Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson.

Change of Government?

Our newsroom caught up with one of the reported candidates Mr Willock who declined to comment but referred us to the VIP Chairman Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) who was not immediately available to respond to our inquiries, however, the Opposition VIP has already filled all of its district seats except for District two now held by the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) Hon Melvin M. Turnbull.

It is unclear which of the two NDP wings Hon Turnbull will be running with as the party has split with Co-Leader and Chairman Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) heading one side and the Health and Social Development Minister Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) heading another side called the Virgin Islands Alliance.

Most political and social pundits are predicting a change of government but with the by-election looming in District 5 to fill the seat of the late Hon Delores Lettsome-Christopher, it will also be a good indication of the way voters feel. The VIP’s candidate in that race is Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Mr Kye M. Rymer.

43 Responses to “VIP to vote in December for its at Large slate; 8 persons to vie for 4 seats ”

  • (IOO) Good slate (25/10/2018, 19:57) Like (46) Dislike (12) Reply
    However, still looking for guy hill to get involved in the political arena. He is fully qualify for the challenge ahead to move our country forward; unless, he’s too afraid NDP will dig-up his navel string and throw it in the ocean to drift off elsewhere. Come on man, we need you in the fight.

    • BRAD BOYNES (26/10/2018, 05:20) Like (18) Dislike (5) Reply
      @(100)Good slate. .....I do not think guy hill is afraid of any thing NDP...As for politics, why not have a conversation with him. And if he is interested are you willing to bankroll his candidacy? None have integrity like he does. Seize the time.
    • @ Good Slate (26/10/2018, 07:26) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
      Agre Guy Hill is a good Guy.He is a humble dude don't like too much publicity, or Maybe Ronnie or Myron done have him.. Another two good good Guys Are Sonel. P and Clenelle V. Those are the true future..
  • What a wuk! (25/10/2018, 20:01) Like (20) Dislike (26) Reply
    Even Carl running away and ‘‘tis is his best opp to make an impact.
  • Jaigon (25/10/2018, 20:02) Like (45) Dislike (21) Reply
    I for Sharie, I for Neville, I for Carvin and I for ?????. (Undecided).
    • @Jaigon. Consider (26/10/2018, 04:35) Like (9) Dislike (20) Reply
      Consider Shareen. She will represent us Good..put personal feelings a side.. Give Shareen the Chance.
    • Nickelodeon (26/10/2018, 19:42) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      What have they done? How they going to deal with the issues facing the country? Will CBE get any contract?
  • Good Slate (25/10/2018, 20:42) Like (18) Dislike (49) Reply
    Wow!!!!

    Where is Dawson???? We want Dawson, We want Dawson, We want Dawson. Ohhh No!! Where is Dawson.

    Faces looking good, but the peoples choice Are:
    1. Dawson
    2. Sharie
    3. All Out
    4. Cavin

    Lets go, VIP All the way!!!!!

    The other Nominees can run as independents, no big deal!!! Lets go guys, VIP ALL the WAY
    • @Good Slate (26/10/2018, 04:08) Like (5) Dislike (14) Reply
      U didnt read. I read I didn't see Dawson Name...Without Dawson Its Weak .
      These are the 4 that will represent us best
      Neville
      Shareen
      Willock
      Decastro..

      These are the 4 they like
      Decastro
      Carvin
      All out..
      WillockWillock

      Without Dawson its Weak. With Dawson I will take out Willock and put Dawson. .
  • wize up (25/10/2018, 21:02) Like (24) Dislike (12) Reply
    should be fun !!
    • No Deputy (26/10/2018, 04:42) Like (25) Dislike (6) Reply
      I looked. I analyzed. Of all 17 VIP candidate I see no capable Deputy.. The Closest to capability is Carvin. That's where I think Frazer made the biggest mistake of his political career to leave VIP. That position was there for him.. Old people so truly say " want all get none at all" Only a foolish Dog leave its yard go chasing a bone shadow..
  • my choice (25/10/2018, 21:39) Like (37) Dislike (30) Reply
    The 2 ladies and sheep and willock
  • My girl (25/10/2018, 22:31) Like (69) Dislike (22) Reply
    Claude and misty not going no where
  • watcher (25/10/2018, 22:55) Like (12) Dislike (6) Reply
    They are better than whoever my run and Ronnie come with
  • Foot Soilder (25/10/2018, 23:06) Like (3) Dislike (14) Reply
    Congress could stay home the dice is already cast and the winners are: Sheep, Esteemed, Sewerage man, and the beauty queen
  • 9th district across (26/10/2018, 00:27) Like (9) Dislike (27) Reply
    We want Shereen, Sharie or Mitzi’s, Claud and Willock
  • Hmmmm.. No Dawson. Why? (26/10/2018, 04:31) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    Every Month since September. Hmmmm. Its going to be Disappointing Candidates. Tell us why Dawson isn't in it. He is VIP best and strongest at large I had him as Deputy Premier. Of that 8 or any of the district candidates I see no Deputy Premier..Hence the only reason why I will add Carvin

    This My four. Call them the get things done four. A change in ou direction..
    Carving
    Shareen
    Willock.
    Decastro

    The other four..The likeable four. Its the same o same o. Talk talk get nothing done..
    Carvin
    All out
    De Castro
    Neville.

    Virgin Gorda and Anegada need someone from there on the at large ticket.. Time is due..
  • please (26/10/2018, 06:00) Like (38) Dislike (10) Reply
    Mitsy is on her own mission. She's just trying to use the VIP to get what she wants and not the country.
  • Hear me (26/10/2018, 06:08) Like (41) Dislike (5) Reply
    I am not from here in the BVI but I live here for a while and I am pleading with the VIP to leave Mitsy and Claude out of politics. Both can talk but they are for themselves especially Mitsy. She moreso will betray the VIP if she gets through. She's dangerous.
  • fact (26/10/2018, 06:11) Like (30) Dislike (10) Reply
    Say what you want the VIP has rebuild with young intelligent and humble persons who love the BVI. I commend the VIP leader Hon. Fahie.
    • @ fact (26/10/2018, 10:45) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
      so true while the NDP is in a state of infighting, confusion and labeled corrupt
  • jokers (26/10/2018, 07:06) Like (14) Dislike (13) Reply
    Vip needs Willock out there on the campaign Trail especially in Secows bay
  • cay (26/10/2018, 09:07) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
    ViP all the way this time
  • Candi (26/10/2018, 09:32) Like (12) Dislike (17) Reply
    So far I am seeing the following persons filling those slots

    1. Willock
    2. DeCastro
    3. Malone
    4. Flax
  • Faithful (26/10/2018, 09:59) Like (3) Dislike (12) Reply
    Willock
    Claude
    Neville
    AllOut
  • @ Faithful (26/10/2018, 13:25) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
    Claude? Faithful? Please. They don't go together. The same way he is ratting out the NDP he will rat out VIP if he doesn't get his way.
  • Why (26/10/2018, 13:53) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    Why Neville not in the 8 that's where he born and grew up and have a ton of family members?
  • Jaigon (26/10/2018, 18:00) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    My fellow Virgin Islanders as we are all aware Mr. Carl Dawson was an At-Large Candidate in the Virgin Islands Party ticket in the June 2015 General Elections. Being a new commer at the time we all will agree the he performed extremely well. Through political victimization and bad mindedness on the part of MYRUN, Dawson was fired from the HLSCC. Anguilla then sees the good in the person MYRUN reject so Anguilla contracted him to be their State College Head. He then signed a contract with Anguilla Government and now head their College. Therefore he cannot breach that contract at this stage. If that was not the case, am sure we would have seen Carl Dawson name featuring first on the VIP At-Large list. The VIP has put out the names of eight persons as prospective At-Large Candidates of which four will be selected to go into battle. That are all excellent and intellectual persons who can represent the BVI anywhere, let’s stay focus, embrace those who make it in the end and vote VIP all the way come election day. As for those who talking about Deputy, anyone of the candidates can be Deputy, they are all highly qualified, intelligent and holds the people of the BVI close to their heart, they love country and they love people.
  • @jaigon (27/10/2018, 07:36) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
    That’s a decent post but the Esteem on here making himself look good.
    • @@ (27/10/2018, 08:35) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      back off the esteem ayo just feel he because he will pass thought congress then be elected Bam Bam Bam
  • congress please choose (27/10/2018, 12:54) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
    Sheep, cavin, willock and decastro
  • straight up (27/10/2018, 15:39) Like (10) Dislike (6) Reply
    Let me tell u all straight up if u all don't know. I see a lot of greed in this 8... The four that will focus on representing us and not on their pockets Are 1/ Shareen, 2/ Decastro.... Can't find another two ..Shareen and Descastro, Will put people first. They are not about themselves or money...Let's get straight, let's be real...We need these two for sure. If anyone see it different to me I respect that..
  • voiceofthevoiceless (27/10/2018, 16:47) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    I am not voting Party only for the best five individuals who are accomplished, have proven themselves to be financially prudent with their own purse, reputable in character, hard workers, personable, good communicators and have a fresh innovative and progressive vision to get this country back on its feet.

    As much as I want change, I do not want change for change sake. People be careful who we select to represent us as these are serious times and just don’t select because it is VIP or NDP or whatever P.
  • musa (28/10/2018, 01:45) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Best team Ronnie team
  • The Rules (28/10/2018, 04:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where are the candidates and their supporters lighting up these likes in support of bloggers that that like them? People all over the world read these blogs. They have enfluence believe it or not. Part of this business is a follow the crowd up or down. . The more likes the more serious consideration that one will get.... I see a candidate with 2 likes and 40, dislikes it doesn't get your attention. When there is a candidate with 30- 40 plus likes with 7 8 9 dislike that gets my attention.. NDP is better at this game!


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