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NDP base of supporters eroded because of lack of trust- Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the mismanagement of the Territory’s finances, the divide in the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), and the lack of confidence in the leadership of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), many are wondering if snap elections will be called.
'We are now only seen in terms of our party affiliation'- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Host of the radio programme, ‘Speak out BVI’ on ZBVI 780 AM, Doug Wheatley, has added his voice to the discourse on whether the [British] Virgin Islands political party system has done its job since being implemented.
Heartbreaking that Hon Fraser was 'thrown under the bus'- Radio caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Host of the Speak Out BVI Show on ZBVI 780 AM, Doug Wheatley has called on Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition to hold hands and move forward for the sake of the party and the territory on a whole.
There is need for a ‘solid 3rd political party’- Radio Caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A caller to the 3D Show on 780 AM ZBVI on Friday February 3, 2017 said in light of the apparent disunity in the official Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP), there is a need for a third political party, one that is united and solid.
I am a humble person, not power hungry- Dr Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dr Natalio D. 'Sowande Uhuru' Wheatley has dismissed talk that he is power hungry, a rolling stone and opportunist following his announcement that he was moving from the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP), where he was President, to the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) just over a week before its elections.
Natalio D. Wheatley joins VIP!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With just over a week before the elections of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), there comes the news that talk show host, college lecturer and former People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) President, Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru has left that party to join the VIP.
VIP remains a viable option- Carvin Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After a resounding defeat at the polls on June 8, 2015, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has come in for scathing criticisms from its own supporters and the general public.
‘I’ll stand up to Gov't whether VIP or NDP’- Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator, college lecturer and member of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru said he does not discriminate when it comes to representing the interests of the people, regardless of which Government is in power.
‘VIP elections delay not in any one person’s favour’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) believes that the VIP has set a course of unity within the party and the Virgin Islands as a whole and he agrees with the decisions of the recent meeting, including to hold off on internal elections, and has pledged his support to the entire process.
VIP President Carvin Malone denies internal elections list-rigging
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Carvin Malone is denying that there is any underhandedness with regard to the list of candidates and delegates to be put forward for the upcoming elections on Wednesday September 2, 2015.