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The third party factor
By Dickson Igwe
This Old Boy Columnist was "GOB SMACKED’’ on Friday afternoon, January 30, 2015. Why? Well he bumped into a major pillar of the third party political culture in the British Virgin Islands. This Wannabe Analyst smirked dryly at his friend stating, “when will you guys face the reality that you are going to have to join forces with one of the BIG TWO, to get anywhere!”
King Ralph rides into the sunset
By Dickson Igwe
On May 7, 2014, King Ralph of the Virgin Islands decided to abdicate. The Elder King decided to hand over power to a younger generation of politicians. OK. Long live the New King or Queen, whoever he or she. This was a show of true courage and statesmanship by the Veteran Politician.
Third party launches, and big tent meetings
By Dickson Igwe
The following story is part of a series on the political pulse of the Virgin Islands at midterm. It assesses the prospects for the new third party just launched. And it looks at the beginnings of the process to choose a NEW LEADER for the opposition. It is not an endorsement of any politician or party.