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Gospel & Reggae legend Carlene Davis to perform at VIP’s Grand Rally
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – International Gospel and Lovers Rock Reggae singer Carline Davis is set to perform at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) grant final rally this evening, Saturday, April 22, 2023.
No campaigning, restricted alcohol sale on Elections Day– Elections Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Candidates contesting the 2023 General Elections in Virgin Islands (VI) are being notified that there is to be no campaigning on Election Day, April 24, 2023, as specified under the Elections Act.
Could VI see its first female Premier after the 2023 Elections?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Since the Virgin Islands (VI) moved to a ministerial system some 56 years ago, there has never been a woman as Chief Minister or Premier of the territory.
Gov Rankin reportedly threatens to use Sec. 85 of VI Constitution to reconvene HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Senior sources within Government House, along with information coming out from the Cabinet meeting of yesterday, April 13, 2023, have indicated that the Auditor General Sonia M. Webster's report on the Fast-Track immigration programme under the former Premier Andrew A. Fahie administration was submitted to the Cabinet a few weeks ago.
Campaigning on Advance Polling Day now restricted in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Persons contesting for seats in the 2023 General Elections in the Virgin Islands will not be able to do any campaigning on Advance Polling Day, according to amendments made in the Elections (Amendment) Act, 2023.
‘Stick to issues & stop defamation’ in 2023 campaign trail – BVICC urges politicians
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has called on those contesting the 2023 elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), to focus on the issues rather than on other individuals contesting the elections.
Premier Wheatley proposes agriculture drive where all citizens plant a tree
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has proposed an agriculture drive where all citizens of the Virgin Islands (VI) can be involved by planting a tree in their years and contributing to the VI’s overall agriculture output.
Election billboard belonging to VIP's Luce D. Hodge-Smith reportedly vandalised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A 2023 elections billboard belonging to 4th District candidate under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Ms Luce D. Hodge-Smith, has reportedly been vandalised, according to images seen by our newsroom.
‘If you elect me, D5 will be in good hands’- Marvin E. Blyden
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI– Fifth District Candidate under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Marvin E. Blyden aka 'MB' has launched his 2023 elections campaign, urging the people of the Fifth Electoral District to elect him for improvements in areas such as water and infrastructure.
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).