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NDP ran water line in Sea Cows Bay which is 'connected to nothing'- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Incumbent Third District Representative and Chairman of Progressives United (PU) Hon Julian Fraser RA has blasted the National Democratic Party (NDP) for failing to correct the water woes experienced by residents in the Third District.
Lorna G. Smith’s platform aims to transform the future of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- National Democratic Party (NDP) At Large Candidate Lorna G. Smith, OBE said her platform is committed to transforming the future of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), with plans to revitalise the economy, secure a sustainable future for the country’s youth, significantly reduce crime and the cost of living, as well as prepare the territory for a financially secure future.
Lorna G. Smith condemns 'gunshots' heard during NDP’s political rally
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Territorial At Large candidate and former First Lady Lorna G. Smith, OBE, who is running on the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) 2023 political slate, has condemned the 'sounds of gunshots' heard during the Road Town campaign rally of Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
‘Iron Lady’ Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill launches D4 campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- National Democratic Party (NDP) Fourth District Candidate Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill believes her track record when it comes to leadership speaks for itself, as she was given the name ‘Iron Lady’ during her former years as Principal of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
VI is a ‘rich country but the richness’ is skewed- Karen C. Vanterpool
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Independent At Large candidate Karen C. Vanterpool launched her elections campaign in Valley, Virgin Gorda last night, April 8, 2023.
Governor requests observers for 2023 General Elections in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sources within Government House have informed our news centre that His Excellency John J. Rankin, CMG has requested the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to observe the April 24, 2023 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘If you elect me, D5 will be in good hands’- Marvin E. Blyden
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI– Fifth District Candidate under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Marvin E. Blyden aka 'MB' has launched his 2023 elections campaign, urging the people of the Fifth Electoral District to elect him for improvements in areas such as water and infrastructure.
22% of VI population 'considered poor'- Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Independent Territorial At Large Candidate Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson has launched her electoral campaign, with the aim of bridging the gap between the poor and the wealthy, improving education and healthcare systems and ensuring that the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) has a social security system that works for the most vulnerable and marginalised, including single parents, elderly and youths.
Former D2 Rep J. Alvin Christopher endorses Troy E. Christopher
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Second District Representative Mr J. Alvin Christopher has endorsed Independent Second District Candidate Mr Troy E. Christopher for the upcoming general elections.
D9 has ‘assured me they will give VIP a 2nd chance’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Echoing the statement by Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ that the Ninth District is “green district”, incumbent Representative and former Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has said he has been assured by the people of the Ninth District they will be giving the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) a second chance in office.
