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'Most of the Boards I served on I never was paid a red cent'- Ian S. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Fourth District Candidate Ian S. Smith, who has been subbed in for Paul A. Hewlett aka 'Paul on the Ball' for the 2023 elections race, has lashed out at critics who have accused him of serving on numerous Boards for financial gain.
NDP 1 & NDP 2 still can’t get together again!- Hon Carvin Malone
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The National Democratic Party, referred to by many as NDP 1, and Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), referred to as NDP 2, have been called out for their hypocrisy by At Large Representative Hon Carvin Malone.
‘I asking you to endorse my people, my party, my friends’- Gov Albert A. Bryan Jr
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- The popular Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr has urged the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to vote for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) at the 2023 General Elections, as he believes the VIP is a team that has been tried and tested and well capable of steering the territory out of the tough times.
Eileene L. Parsons throws support behind ‘blood relative’ Lesmore Smith
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI – Independent At Large candidate and businessman Mr Lesmore Smith has received sweeping endorsements from his relative and outspoken former legislator Mrs Eileene L. Parsons, OBE in his bid to win an At Large seat in the 2023 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
'Speak the Truth!’ L. Allen Wheatley blasts Hon Penn for claiming Hawk’s Nest road project
EAST/NORTH EAST, Tortola, VI – Former Financial Secretary, Mr L. Allen Wheatley who is contesting the 8th Electoral District in the Virgin Islands 2023 Elections under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), has blasted his political opponent, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) for taking credit for the completion of the Hawk’s Nest Road project in East/North East Tortola.
2 term USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr expected to endorse VIP
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - In a bombshell and courageous move, United States Virgin Islands (USVI) two-term current Governor, Mr Albert A. Bryan Jr., will this evening Saturday, March 18, 2023, endorse both Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) and the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) for re-election under Premier, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley.
Marvin E. Blyden tipped to run in D5 with PVIM
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our news center is that businessman Marvin E. Blyden aka ‘MB’ is to run in the Fifth Electoral District with the National Democratic Party (NDP) breakaway group Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM).
Premier Wheatley calls for local political debates
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Stressing the importance of meaningful debates between political candidates during the elections period, Premier and Seventh District Representative Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has suggested that an Elections Commission should be put in place to conduct the debates among other things.
Preliminary voters’ list available for inspection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Preliminary Voters’ List for 2023 is available for inspection. Supervisor of Elections Ms. Scherrie Griffin said in accordance with Section 18 (5)(a) of the Elections Act, 1994 and Amendments, the list is available for inspection for a period of four days ending on March 21.
Public reminded 'noise permit' not needed for election campaign meetings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With the date for General Elections in the Virgin Islands announced as April 24, 2023, the public can gear up for the usual nightly campaign meetings across the territory.
