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L. Allen Wheatley to contest D8 with VIP
EAST END, Tortola, VI- While many are still wondering whether there will be a 2023 general election in the Territory, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), one of three political parties in the coalition government, is quietly amassing its slate of 13 candidates.
‘We are not going to have early elections’ in VI- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Electorates of the Virgin Islands are being assured that General Elections will not be called before May of 2023, as Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) say the Government of National Unity intends to complete its full four (4) year term.
Dr Karl Dawson tipped to represent D1 in 2023 general elections with VIP
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre from sources within the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), a part of the coalition Government, is that the VIP First District Committee has endorsed educator Dr Karl Dawson to be their standard bearer.
‘I do not believe’ VIP or NDP will win next general elections- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Noting that he believes the next 13 elected officials need to be specifically handpicked by the people of the Virgin Islands, commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has also opined that neither the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) nor the National Democratic Party (NDP) will win the 2023 general elections.
VIP to hold rally celebrating 3 years in office & party's 51st anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Territory’s oldest active political party will hold a rally this evening Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 8:00 PM at the bandstand in Road Town, the capital city on the main island of Tortola.
Gov’t 'worked hard' to deliver on promises despite COVID-19, CoI setbacks– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reiterated that his Virgin Islands Party Government (VIP) has worked to deliver on its 2019 election campaign promises, despite the challenges created by COVID-19 pandemic and the United Kingdom-sponsored Commission of Inquiry (CoI) over the past year.
'Our focus this year is you the people'– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said this year the Government of the Virgin Islands’ focus will be on the people.
‘I’m a committed member of the VIP’– Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- First-term legislator and Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has sought to dispel rumours that he may be breaking away from the Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
'We are not fools! Speak from facts!' – Caller to Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A caller to the NDP Radio show held last night, February 21, 2022, called out Leader of the Opposition Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) on what he felt were untruths being spoken during the show about the current Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.
Hon Fraser calls for thorough investigation into unassented bills
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Senior Opposition Legislator, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called for a thorough investigation into bills passed in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) but have been refused assent by the Governor of the Virgin Islands.
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