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'I’ve done about 12 years work in 4 years for D9’– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Ninth District Candidate under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, in his bid to get re-elected to office, has reminded that since taking office he has done a tremendous amount of work in just four years, compared to previous representatives.
An NDP Gov't should not be the ones welcoming inaugural direct flight by AA– Verne H.E. Browne
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI – Former Chief Inspector in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Verne H.E Browne, who is also a barrister, has called on the people of the Virgin Islands and the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to ensure the National Democratic Party (NDP) does not enter government to be the ones welcoming the inaugural flight from Miami to the Virgin Islands by American Airlines.
UPDATE: 42 candidates nominated for 2023 General Elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 42 candidates have been nominated for the General Elections of the Virgin Islands slated for April 24, 2023, the Office of the Elections Supervisor has disclosed.
Skelton-Cline predicts winners for D1-D8 in VI’s 2023 elections
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Controversial pastor and radio show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline on April 4, 2023, shared his predictions for the winners of the 2023 elections, which is considered one of the most important elections in the Virgin Islands, being on the heels of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), the implementation of CoI reforms and the threat of suspension of the constitution by the United Kingdom (UK).
VIP fires back @Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson's claims of 'unfair' nomination process
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has responded to claims by Mrs Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson that she might have been cheated while contesting for a Territorial At Large seat with the Party, during its 2023 nomination process, which was conducted at the R & R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond on March 15, 2023.
Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley is an 'accidental Premier'- Allen O'Neal
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has fired back at National Democratic Party (NDP) At Large Candidate Mr Allen O’Neal for referring to him as an “accidental Premier”.
Mitsy J. Ellis- Simpson joins political race as Independent Territorial At Large Candidate
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- After being unsuccessful at getting on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) slate as an At Large Candidate, Mrs Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson has opted to run as an Independent Territorial At-Large Candidate.
NDP lacked the political will to help the Sixth District- Hon Maduro-Caines
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Sixth District Candidate Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines has said the District is not a place to set sights on for political gain, as she highlighted her years of experience dealing with the struggles of vulnerable people in the community.
'I'm not into mudslinging but will respond to untruths'- Premier Wheatley
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said while he is not into mudslinging, he will surely respond to untruths spoken about himself or the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
'Give Jack he jacket'-Premier to political candidates discrediting work of VIP
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has taken shots at candidates competing in the upcoming elections, urging them to “give Jack he jacket” and acknowledge the achievements of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).