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No recounts in D2 & D6; VIP accepts loss
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word was circulating that following the 2019 election results and the defeat of two Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidates in Districts 2 and 6, they had requested and were pursuing recounts.
Hon Flax-Charles & ‘Mitch’ collab to push tourism in JVD
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI – Right on the heels of the renaming of the Tortola Pier Park (TPP) in honour of late Chief Minister, Cyril B. Romney, the Romney sisters demonstrated their commitment to carrying on his legacy with the opening of yet another entertainment facility, “Ocean 7 Too” on Jost van Dyke.
“I am grateful” – Hon Melvin M. Turnbull on D2 re-election
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Lone winner in the Ronnie W. Skelton led Progressives Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM-NDP 2) camp, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) aka ‘Mitch’ says he is grateful for the opportunity to be re-elected to serve the second district for another term and expressed gratitude to his party members for the support during the heated elections season.
"Stick with Mitch” under PVIM - worried Turnbull tells D2
MEYERS ESTATE, Tortola, VI – Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) aka 'Mitch' now with the Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) led Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM -NDP 2) is urging his district two followers and supporters to not deviate to another district candidate, rather stick with him under the PVIM banner.
'PVIM not calling names, bad talking anyone' – Mitch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former National Democratic Party (NDP 1) Chaplain, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) aka ‘Mitch,’ now with the Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) led Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM-NDP2) pointed out that the PVIM is running a clean campaign when compared to its main competitors the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Hon Myron V. Walwyn’s (AL) NDP 1.
‘Past defeat does not disqualify you’ - Rajah A. Smith on running again
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mr Rajah A. Smith who left the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) after running on their 2015 slate in District 2 and is running again as an Independent At-Large Candidate, says defeat does not disqualify one from running again.
PVIM not corrupt, nor under investigation – Hon Skelton
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI – As the race to the 2019 General Elections intensifies, political parties in the Virgin Islands are going hard at their opponents in the quest to win the race.
Stable potable water for JvD residents by mth-end—Hon Vanterpool
JOST VAN DYKE, VI – Residents of Jost van Dyke in the Virgin Islands (VI), should by the end of the month, begin receiving a more stable supply of potable water, since the Ministry for Communications and Works, is gearing to commission the spanking new reservoir which is nearing completion.
Gov prepares to fork out $20K mtly to clear CGB pump stations
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – The government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is preparing to sign a contract for the pumping out of a number of the 34 ‘pump stations in the Cane Garden Bay, at a cost of $19,920 per month, with K&K Heavy Equipment and Sewerage Disposal Service.
D2 Rep 'will not rest' until 36 pump stations fixed
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Second District Representative Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull aka “Mitch” has taken a stance to not rest until a proper sewerage system replaces the current 36 which were installed over some 20 years-ago as he voiced disapproval for proposed “Bringing back from the dead” Project.
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