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Opposition Leader denies knowledge of internal coup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a candid exchange during a joint Opposition press conference on Friday, January 17, 2025, the Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), denied knowledge of an alleged internal coup within the Opposition ranks but confirmed discussions aimed at fostering unity among Opposition parties.
Another election would’ve been likely had parties failed to form a majority- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has stated that a fresh election would have been considered if political parties had failed to form a majority government, following the general election of April 24, 2023.
The VI 'has delivered a well-administered election'- Election Observation Mission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- International election observers have found that the [British] Virgin Islands 2023 General Election broadly met international standards.
'Don’t be a silent bystander' in 2023 Election- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Government Consultant and radio personality Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said that despite lingering doubts by the population of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), citizens must ensure they register to vote in the upcoming elections.
'We have become more unfriendly & unloving to each other'-Lesmore Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) At-Large candidate Lesmore Smith has urged that the core values and principles of late Chief Minister Hamilton Lavity Stoutt be upheld by the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
‘You cannot take a 3-term incumbent lightly’- Walwyn
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- After being rejected as an At Large candidate in the 2019 General Election, National Democratic Party (NDP) Member and former Minister for Education Mr Myron V. Walwyn is now trying to get back into the House of Assembly (HoA) via a district seat.
Dr Kedrick D. Pickering to rejoin NDP! Strange bedfellows!
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- In a bombshell move, former Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr Kedrick D. Pickering is expected to rejoin the National Democratic Party (NDP) to contest the 2023 general elections.
Kevon S. Lettsome Out! Renard V. Estridge In! as NDP D7 candidate
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- With the 2023 political season heating up, there has been a shakeup within the National Democratic Party's (NDP) selection of a Seventh District candidate.
Myron V. Walwyn eyeing D6 in 2023 elections
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our news centre is that controversial former Government Minister Myron V. Walwyn will enter the political race and will contest the Sixth District seat with the National Democratic Party (NDP).
Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) to contest D9 with PVIM
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Ex Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Member and Junior Minister for Trade, Economic Development, Agriculture and Fisheries Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has joined Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) to contest the 2023 General Election.

