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Election Gimmick? Roads being paved days before 2019 Polls
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After some seven-plus years with the poorest infrastructure in the country’s history, added to that a 2017 flood followed by two category five hurricanes, the National Democratic Party (NDP 1) has done little or nothing to fix roads and bridges in the Territory during the periods of 2011-2019.
VIP’s Smith-Thompson promises hope in face of despair
SEA COW'S BAY, Tortola, VI – District Three candidate under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) 2019 Elections slate, Ms Arlene L. Smith-Thompson is promising to restore hope in the face of despair in her bid to represent the district after the polls.
NDP promises heavy fines, jail time for garbage dumpers
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - The open burning of garbage and improper disposal of waste in the communities of Virgin Gorda is an age-old menace to residents there, who have repeatedly called on the government to have it rectified.
Nomination Day is now February 14, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is informing political parties and candidates that Nomination Day will now be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019, and not on Monday, February 11, 2019, as was previously announced.
Reject ‘’White Envelope’’ Politics
By Dickson C. Igwe
Now, a young Virgin Islander went on a rant on Facebook recently. He screamed at the voters who demand cash for votes.
PHOTO of the Day: Team Unity in Fourth? Hon Vanterpool & Hodge-Smith!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was yesterday Friday, February 1, 2019, while both Fourth District Candidates, incumbent Hon Mark H. Vanterpool of the National Democratic Party (NDP 1) and his main challenger Mrs Luce D. Hodge-Smith from the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) cross paths.
‘I won’t borrow and squander millions like NDP’ - John M. Samuel
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Party Candidate for District Six, Mr John M. Samuel is promising to put people first by investing in them and have the people invest in the economy as he campaigns under his ‘Samuel for the SIXTH’ slogan for the upcoming 2019 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘NDP plugging renewable energy as economic pillar’ - Creque
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - As fuel prices surge and the Virgin Islands (VI) continue to be 100% dependent on energy for commercial and domestic purposes, the territory should take a proactive look at more alternative and renewable energy sources.
NDP candidates Hon Maduro-Caines & Parillon ducked debates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In his New Year’s 2019 address, Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP 1), Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) had welcomed and issued a challenge for public debates by all political candidates with some three of his candidates taking to social media to support the call.
NDP's ‘Juggy’ vows to assist hurricane-affected areas in D5
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI - Elvis J. Harrigan aka 'Juggy', the Fifth District Candidate contesting the 2019 polls under the Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) led National Democratic Party (NDP 1), said it is of paramount importance that help be given to District 5 to aid in its recovery from the ravages of the 2017 hurricanes.
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