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March 15th, 2023
UPDATE: VIP hits 13-candidate mark; Marieta C. Flax-Headley in D2!

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- [Post time: 8:45 PM] Moments ago, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) ratified its candidate for the Second Electoral District (D2), former Principal and Educator, Ms Marieta C. Flax-Headley.

February 13th, 2023
Hon Flax-Charles: ‘I fulfilled the basic [party] requirements’; VIP disagrees

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Contrary to reports, Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has said she had satisfied all the requirements of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Constitution in her initial bid to remain on the VIP slate for the 2023 General Election.

February 6th, 2023
Hon Flax-Charles' paperwork did not satisfy VIP’s Constitution– Premier Wheatley

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has revealed that with the confirmation of candidates for the Virgin Islands Party’s (VIP’) 2023 elections slate, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles has not been ratified because of issues with her paperwork.

February 5th, 2023
Sharia B. de Castro elected President of VIP; Zoe J. Walcott is VP

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- In a first for the 52-year-old Virgin Islands Party (VIP), two women will lead at the executive level.

February 5th, 2023
Dr Natalio D. Wheatley retains Chairmanship of VIP

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has been voted to remain as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) as it heads into the 2023 General Election.

February 4th, 2023
VIP holds Congress meeting; Districts Candidates, Chairman & Executive up for vote!

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The 52-year-old Virgin Islands Party (VIP) will be holding a regular congress meeting for its 76 member delegates to chart a new course in preparation for the 2023 General Elections.

December 5th, 2022
Dr Karl Dawson tipped to represent D1 in 2023 general elections with VIP

WEST END, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre from sources within the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), a part of the coalition Government, is that the VIP First District Committee has endorsed educator Dr Karl Dawson to be their standard bearer.

September 27th, 2022
‘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.

April 30th, 2022
Dr the Hon Wheatley voted Chairman of VIP; Tipped for Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the shocking incarceration of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in Miami on Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Congress met this evening, April 30, 2022, and has unanimously voted for Acting Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to become the new Chairman of the VIP.

March 1st, 2022
VIP holds regular Congress Meeting; No Snap Elections; No NDP merger!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A few weeks ago, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) announced at a media conference that there will be “no snap elections”, throwing cold water on the Leader of the Opposition's claims that there will be one and that he is “ready”.

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