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VI should consider Associated Statehood- Violet Thomas-Gaul
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points Co-host Violet Thomas-Gaul has put forward the option of the Virgin Islands (VI) seeking to become an Associate State of the United Kingdom (UK) instead of independence.
'Colonies shouldn’t exist’: Fulbright scholar endorses VI’s push for sovereignty
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Dr Hope K. McCoy has thrown her full support behind the Territory's aspirations for independence, stating unequivocally, “All nations should have their sovereignty. Colonies shouldn’t exist.”
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 Walwyn falsely accuses Premier Wheatley of only pushing independence option
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Opposition Member and alleged ringleader of the political Alliance Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has again up to his usual tactic of trying to show up Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Wheatley (R7), who continues to demonstrate he has wit and wisdom despite his youthfulness.
'We can’t expect our leaders to lead the fight for decolonisation'- Troy E. Christopher
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former political candidate and businessman Troy E. Christopher has said the people of the Virgin Islands must not think that it is the leaders of the territory who have to champion the walk towards decolonisation.
‘I am not leading the country to independence’- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Stating that decolonialisation is inevitable, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands will have to decide collectively on its options going forward.
Form 'Commission on Independence' for VI- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and Pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has advised Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to form a commission to investigate and report on the Territory’s readiness for independence from the United Kingdom (UK).
Happy 41st Independence Day to the wonderful people of St Kitts & Nevis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In recognition of today, we take a moment to look back on the 72nd Meeting of the OECS Authority in Montserrat in 2022.
Independence: ‘I’ve always been having a conversation with the people’- Premier
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Amidst the narrative by some that the Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government is seeking to force independence on them and not speaking to the people about it, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he has always been having the conversation with the people.
'Some believe VI only doing well because it’s under UK'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said some people falsely believe the Virgin Islands (VI) being under the Union Jack is the only reason for its successes.

