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USVI passes bill allowing gov't workers to run for office without resigning
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- When it was time to vote for Bill 36-0134, legislation allowing government employees in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) to run for political office without having to resign their posts, three lawmakers chose to abstain instead of recording an opinion on the measure.
'Disrespectful' to tell Belongers they can't vote in independence referendum- Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called on those in authority to confront the issue regarding who can vote and who cannot vote in a referendum for self-determination in the Virgin Islands.
'No Belonger' should be allowed to vote on independence referendum- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Outspoken commentator and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who is a proponent of independence, is of the view that Belongers should not be allowed to vote if a referendum on independence is called in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Last week to register to vote or transfer registration- Office of Supervisor of Elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is reminding members of the public of the upcoming August 29, 2025, deadline to register to vote or transfer their registration to be included on the 2025 Preliminary Voters List.
‘I am struggling to see who I would vote for’- Damion C. Grange
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points Co-host Damion C. Grange has said he cannot identify any politician he would vote for in the next general election at this moment, stating he is not happy with any of them.
Puerto Rico's status as part of US to be decided in Nov. referendum
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- For the first time, Puerto Rico's current status as a U.S. territory will not be an option in a direct vote scheduled for the general election in November. The news was announced by Governor Pedro Pierluisi, a member of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party.
Carey Olsen makes over $12K in donations to 5 local charities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Five charities in the [British] Virgin Islands have benefitted from the kindness of offshore law firm Carey Olsen (BVI).
Bill seeks to up default minimum child support from $250 to $1K in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A bill that seeks to raise the default minimum child support payment in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) from $250 to $1,000, referred to as “the most meaningful proposed child support legislation [in] recent years,” was successfully voted out of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
UPDATE: Corine N. George-Massicote returns as Fifth HoA Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information reaching our newsroom is that a possible nominee of the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, Ms R. Dancia Penn, OBE KC has failed to receive the full support of all Government members of the House, which paved the way for former Speaker, Ms Corine N. George-Massicote to be elected as speaker of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA).
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.
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