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Skelton-Cline calls for Independence Referendum @ 2027 Elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The question of independence for the Virgin Islands (VI) must be put to the people in a national referendum at the next general elections in 2027, former government consultant Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline said on his radio programme Honestly Speaking on ZBVI 780 AM on April 15, 2025.
Hon Turnbull accuses Hons Skelton & Penn of dishonesty
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The member of the recently formed political Alliance, Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), has debunked claims by leaders of the Opposition parties, Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and National Democratic Party (NDP), that they [leaders] were unaware of plans to form an alliance.
2 international Prime Ministers resign!
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago, WI- The Prime Ministers of Canada and Trinidad and Tobago, respectively, are leaving office in an election year in their countries.
Voter registration ongoing- Office of Elections Supervisor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is informing the public that continuous Voter Registration is ongoing, and persons who are eligible to vote are encouraged to register.
New VI Gov't forms! Lorna G. Smith now in VIP's corner!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior sources within the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) have told our news centre a deal has been struck for the formation of the new Government of the Virgin Islands.
‘The election campaign has lit a fire inside me’- Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former First Lady and now Territorial At Large-elect Mrs Lorna G. Smith, OBE has said she is fired up and ready to get to work for the people of the Virgin Islands.
First day after elections still no government; Negotiations are hard!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word from the political class is no government has yet been formed, after the general elections of April 24, 2023, resulted in no clear mandate as to who should lead the Territory of the Virgin Islands.
VIP & NDP wrap up political campaign with motorcades
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One the eve of Election Day in the Virgin Islands, two of the major political parties, the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) wrapped up their campaign with separate motorcades on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Over 3000 ballots cast as of 12:00 PM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 3000 ballots have been cast as of midday on Elections Day in the Virgin Islands (VI) today, Monday, April 24, 2023.
Polling stations open from 6:00AM to 6:00 PM today, April 24, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Polling Stations in the Virgin Islands will be open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on elections day today, Monday, April 24, 2023, to allow the people of the territory to elect the government of their choice for the next four years.

