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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.
Entering political race was a matter of ‘put up or shut up’ - Zoe J. Walcott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The former Vice President of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), now a Territorial At-Large Candidate in the 2023 elections in the Virgin Islands 2023 Elections, Ms Zoe J. Walcott, said her decision to contest this year’s elections was a matter of putting up or shutting up.
VIP fires back @Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson's claims of 'unfair' nomination process
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has responded to claims by Mrs Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson that she might have been cheated while contesting for a Territorial At Large seat with the Party, during its 2023 nomination process, which was conducted at the R & R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond on March 15, 2023.
Mitsy J. Ellis- Simpson joins political race as Independent Territorial At Large Candidate
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- After being unsuccessful at getting on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) slate as an At Large Candidate, Mrs Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson has opted to run as an Independent Territorial At-Large Candidate.
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.
Power of unity! Residents mobilise to cleanup Brady Ghut community
BRADY GHUT, Tortola, VI- Demonstrating what is possible when people unite under one purpose, residents of the Brady Ghut and Fat Hogs Bay communities, along with other persons, did an excellent job of sprucing up the Brady Ghut community through a well attended cleanup exercise on Saturday, November 20, 2021.
'Story of the Five Besties'- 11-year-old Chelsea A. E. Simpson pens first book
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When 11-year-old Chelsea A. E. Simpson of Cedar International School launches her illustrated children's book entitled “Story of the Five Besties” on December 12, 2019, it will be the first publication for the young second-generation author.
Rotary in talks to rehabilitate Roger Downing Boardwalk
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - The Rotary Club of Tortola has initiated discussions for the rehabilitation of the Roger Downing Boardwalk in Paraquita Bay and for the protection of the natural environment surrounding it.
VG Easter Festival lost religious touch?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival on the horizon, many are concerned that the festivities may have veered too far away from its religious roots in favour of a more social and cultural gathering.
‘I did not interfere’- Hon Fahie on VIP At-Large internal elections
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - In their first talk show ‘Let’s Talk’ aired on ZBVI 780 AM last evening Wednesday, December 12, 2018—following the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) internal At-Large elections—Opposition Leader and Chairman of the VIP, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has completely distanced himself from rumors that he interfered with the elections.
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