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April 18th, 2023
To politicise ‘Fast Track’ immigration matter was very distasteful - Hon Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ninth District Representative and Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Candidate Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has criticised those whom he referred to as, blowing the Fast Track immigration matter out of proportion, calling it a simple matter that just needed validation in the House of Assembly.

April 17th, 2023
'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.

April 17th, 2023
No other island wanted to take [gay cruise passengers] but VG- Hon Flax-Charles

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Ninth District Candidates in the upcoming elections shared differing opinions regarding the issue of same-sex marriage, a hot topic for which a referendum has been promised.

April 17th, 2023
If banks can’t do business our way 'pack up & leave’- Vernon Vanterpool

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- With calls by residents to reform the banking system in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), residents of Virgin Gorda have indicated that the situation needs to be drastically improved, given the economic activity on the island.

April 5th, 2023
D9 has ‘assured me they will give VIP a 2nd chance’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Echoing the statement by Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ that the Ninth District is “green district”, incumbent Representative and former Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has said he has been assured by the people of the Ninth District they will be giving the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) a second chance in office.

March 26th, 2023
'We should not let politics divide us'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Emphasising that he must run a clean political campaign, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate for the Ninth District, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, has said the people of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) should not allow politics to divide them.

December 12th, 2022
Anegada ushers in spirit of Christmas

SETTING POINT, Anegada- The Christmas spirit was ushered in on the sunken island, Anegada on Saturday, December 10, 2022, when the Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree was done.

November 25th, 2022
‘Businesses starting to get irritated’ with many holidays in VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Ninth District Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has suggested the Virgin Islands (VI) should reconsider the number of yearly public holidays as they are seen as a burden to businesses in the territory.

September 6th, 2022
Anegada residents affected by flooding

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Residents of Anegada, particularly in The Settlement, have been dealing with flooded roads and yards due to the weather system affecting the Virgin Islands over the last few days.

August 23rd, 2022
Over 700 children equipped with school supplies in 9th District

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Approximately 750 children in the Ninth District have been equipped with school supplies ahead of the new school term that begins in early September.

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