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UPDATE: 42 nominated; record 12 women!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – 42 candidates have been nominated for the 2015 General Election with 26 for District seats and 16 for Territorial At Large. 43 candidates were nominated for the 2011 General Election.
Nomination Day in the VI is Friday May 22, 2015
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency the Governor Mr John S. Duncan, OBE today issued the Writs of Election which formally pave the way for the upcoming General Election.
PEP remains tightlipped on candidates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) remains tightlipped regarding its candidates for the upcoming national elections in the territory and maintains that “at the right time” those candidates will be made known.
NDP’s grand rally wraps up carnival style!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A sea of red, white and blue invaded Road Town last evening when supporters of the National Democratic Party (NDP) danced, waved placards; bell and noise crackers and screamed as the candidates entered the Band Stand for the party’s final rally before voters go to the polls on November 7.
2nd District representative hinting court challenge?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With some 43 candidates nominated and on the list for the 2011 General Elections, including candidates whose eligibility have been questioned, the controversy continues with what seems to be a hint of legal action to follow.
No official challenge to candidates so far
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Despite the many verbal exchanges among certain candidates over eligibility to contest the upcoming General Elections and talk in the air about some of the nominations to be challenged, there has been no official challenge reaching the Elections Office so far.
Today, Monday is Nomination Day for 2011 Elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -Today Monday October 24, 2011 is Nomination Day for the 2011 General Elections in the Virgin Islands.