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‘I do not believe’ VIP or NDP will win next general elections- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Noting that he believes the next 13 elected officials need to be specifically handpicked by the people of the Virgin Islands, commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has also opined that neither the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) nor the National Democratic Party (NDP) will win the 2023 general elections.
Kevon S. Lettsome still eyeing D7 candidacy
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that former banker and co-owner of Sun Leaf Construction Mr Kevon S. Lettsome is still eyeing a run in the 2023 general election in the Seventh District.
‘I will seek support of VIP congress to remain as leader’ for 2023 elections- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite reports of some members and supporters of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) not pleased with the leadership of the Premier and Minister of Finance in the Unity Government, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Dr Wheatley has said he desires to lead the VIP into the 2023 general elections.
There should be no uncertainties over elections in 2023– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With a date for elections in 2023 yet to be named, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured that elections will come in 2023, and there should be no uncertainty over what is constitutionally due.
Dr Kedrick D. Pickering to contest elections as At Large candidate
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Former legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has announced he will be contesting the upcoming general elections as an At-Large candidate, as opposed to running for the Seventh District seat he held for 20 years.
Lone campaigner! Dr Pickering to hold meeting @ Stickit Thursday
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Despite commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline observing that no one seems to be in campaign mode although general election is around the corner, former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick D. Pickering may be the exception.
VI months away from elections with no active campaigning- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called disturbing, the silence of politicians and political parties in the Virgin Islands, as the date for the constitutionally due elections in early 2023 is just months away.
Political party system has failed the people of VI- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– 'Honestly Speaking’ talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has accused the Virgin Islands political party system of failing the people of the territory.
Registered voters encouraged to apply to be Elections Officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Registered and politically impartial voters in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being encouraged to apply for the post of election officers for the upcoming 2023 elections.
‘Protect your future, register to vote now!’- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even as there appears to be uncertainty regarding whether there would be a general election as constitutionally due, a By-election for the soon-to-be vacant First District seat or whether the Virgin Islands (VI) constitution will be suspended altogether, Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has urged the VI people to get registered to vote.
