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VIP aiming for record 13 seats in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - - The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) held its official launch of its elections campaign last evening May 16, 2015 with 23 days left until June 8, 2015 general elections and brought to the people of the territory that a vote for the National Democratic Party (NDP) was not an option.
‘Say what you did with your money' – Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – At Large candidate for the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton challenged Opposition representatives of districts to say whether the Government gives them money for projects in their districts.
'We can't take four more years of NDP' – Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social and political commentator Donald E. de Castro said the National Democratic Party (NDP) should be taught a lesson at the polls for calling a snap election.
Increments were withheld to deal with 'other things’ – Premier Smith
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith said last evening May 12, 2015 that Government had to withhold payment of increments because the National Democratic Party (NDP) needed the money to do "other things".
'Fraser for Premier? Oh what a nightmare!'- Eileene L. Parsons
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI - Former National Democratic Party (NDP) legislator Eileene L. Parsons went to town on two leading members of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) last night May 12, 2015 at a political meeting in Capoon’s Bay.
‘We’re ready for early elections! – Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said the party is ready for early elections, the announcement of which came to him as no surprise as there has been a flurry of activities lately that pointed to that possibility.
Are the water shortages in SCB willful acts?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents of Sea Cows Bay have been experiencing water shortages for the past three days and want to know why they are being made to suffer.
STT Carnival Village named in honour of Cleve ‘Grapo’ Turnbull
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - The annual St Thomas Carnival Village has been named in honour of Cleve ‘Grapo’ Turnbull who passed away last November. The Village was launched on Friday evening April 24, 2015 and was named ‘Grapo’s Art Gallery.
Opposition Reps are like 'floor rags' under NDP – Hon Julian Fraser RA
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said District Representatives who are members of the Opposition are shown scant regard by the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government.
Players to be redrafted in Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed B/Ball League
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- As momentum continues to build for the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League slated to bounce off on August 15, 2015 its popular draft system will return as all players from last year are expected to be back in the pool.

