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Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles resigns from Virgin Islands Party

- but will still be seeking re-election @ 2023 Polls
Outspoken legislator and Junior Minister for Trade, Economic Development, Agriculture and Fisheries Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has announced her resignation from the Virgin Islands Party (VIP). Photo: VINO/File
Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) announced her resignation from the Virgin Islands Party via social media today, February 12, 2023. Photo: Facebook
Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) announced her resignation from the Virgin Islands Party via social media today, February 12, 2023. Photo: Facebook
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Outspoken legislator and Junior Minister for Trade, Economic Development, Agriculture and Fisheries Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has announced her resignation from the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).

Her announcement was made on social media today, February 12, 2023.

Noting that she will be seeking re-election in the 2023 General Election of the Virgin Islands, Hon Flax-Charles said she will not be doing so with the VIP.

I must part ways with the VIP- Hon Flax-Charles

“While I am grateful for both the triumphs and the obstacles which I encountered along the way, it is clear to me, that at this stage, I must part ways with the Virgin Islands Party. As of today, I have tendered my resignation.”

Hon Flax-Charles thanked the Virgin Islands Party Congress and her colleagues in the House of Assembly for her “introduction to this trial by fire”

She said: As imperfect as the circumstances may have been, we worked together to see much done and this is my great pride!”

Hon Flax-Charles noted that her work in politics is not ended, as she said there is so much more that needs to be done to maintain and secure the Virgin Islands for the generations to come.

“It is known, I never abandon the job. So, let the question go answered. I am seeking re-election to continue the effort which has been entrusted to me. If it is the people’s will, I will continue to be their voice and champion, even if I stand alone!” Hon Flax-Charles declared.

It remains to be seen how the VIP will respond, as Hon Flax-Charles is a serving Junior Minister in the Unity Government on account of her being a Member of the VIP.

It also remains to be seen if Hon Flax-Charles will contest the next elections as an At Large Representative or whether she will challenge the incumbent Ninth District Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley.

55 Responses to “Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles resigns from Virgin Islands Party”

  • Agreeable One (12/02/2023, 16:39) Like (29) Dislike (4) Reply
    Well well! Ting really start now. One very important lesson we must learn in life is how to attack a problem without attacking the person connected to the problem. There is always more in the mortar than the pestle. Will she now run against her teamate hon. Wheatley in the 9th. Get your popcorn folks!!! It's about to heat up!!!
    • @Agreeable One (12/02/2023, 17:11) Like (14) Dislike (18) Reply
      yes she will, Vincent cannot hold a ministry and so whats the point of electing him for the 9th...
      • To @Agreeable One (12/02/2023, 18:55) Like (12) Dislike (8) Reply
        This gossip she has you all spreading is a basket carrying water. Vincent will be re-elected in the 9th District this election.
    • I love Shareen.. (12/02/2023, 17:36) Like (28) Dislike (9) Reply
      Leaders, bosses and people of power need to understand its not everyone they can bully, push around and disrespect. Shareen is strong and courageous. They making excuses to replace her because they can't shut her up and contol her. Need more Shareen.. I am in #4. She got my vote if she is at large..
      • @I love Shareen... (12/02/2023, 18:37) Like (12) Dislike (12) Reply
        You are confused because when you talk about anyone who bullies, pushes, and disrespect others then you are talking about Shereen. This is why she will NOT BE RE-ELECTED.
  • VG (12/02/2023, 16:45) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Bye bye
  • east end (12/02/2023, 17:09) Like (26) Dislike (11) Reply
    If you run at large you have my vote. I have admired the way you stood up against the bullies in the vip. Continue doing the best for VG. Shine on my sistah!
  • Well Sah (12/02/2023, 17:10) Like (9) Dislike (5) Reply
    Runnin independent or crossing the floor?!, good luck my dear
  • Thing to Watch (12/02/2023, 17:18) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    More to what was already going to be an interesting and important election
  • Lord 0. (12/02/2023, 17:28) Like (13) Dislike (13) Reply
    One less seat for VIP. ..I hope she running at large With another Party Preferably Ronnie and not the foolishness I am hearing about contesting #9. VIP going need two at large seats to retain power, Sheep and De Castro their only possible chance.. I doubt they going to get all 2. I will say it again This election is about Ronnie and Sowande, Who is better for Premier..Which one the people want to lead us into the future. Here is the Strange twist, NDP 2 seats will decide the next Govt..
    • @lord o. (13/02/2023, 08:51) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
      Ronnie? Ronnie is a businessman not a politician. He looks out for special interest groups, himself and foreign investment. People like that care more for development than environmental ills and social injustice. Shereen is a community activist and environmentalist how do those two connect?
  • Winsome (12/02/2023, 17:37) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    You know, this feels clean and fresh. So let’s see what’s to come. Peace.
  • Get off that sinking ship (12/02/2023, 18:06) Like (14) Dislike (6) Reply
    I agree with her
  • anegada (12/02/2023, 18:10) Like (13) Dislike (17) Reply
    Run for the 9th. We are tired of VW. But focus on medical and medivac first please
  • winners (12/02/2023, 18:13) Like (4) Dislike (41) Reply
    1st district Shaina......2nd district Mitch.....3rd district Fraser....4th district Ronnie....5th district Kye....6th district Alvera.....7th district Perline.....8th district Marlon....9th district Shereen
    • @winner (12/02/2023, 18:32) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Buddy you just wake up. You need some dumb bread and coffee
    • Hard on (12/02/2023, 19:50) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      You need to stop drink them cheap shafer beer you will be more focus especially the first and seventh real talk
    • @winners (12/02/2023, 21:00) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      For god in heaven sake go sit down where the hell sharna and Ronnie can win?
  • HMMM (12/02/2023, 18:19) Like (56) Dislike (17) Reply
    No surprise here. The woman cannot work with anyone unless she gets her own way. She cannot be trusted.
  • My Take (12/02/2023, 18:20) Like (9) Dislike (7) Reply
    She officially left now but she had left long ago. She was just trying to see if she could have destroyed them from within, but I guess it was taking too long.
  • Vg woman (12/02/2023, 18:22) Like (21) Dislike (14) Reply
    I can never vote for this woman again no matter where or who she runs with. She is too disrespectful and always arguing over trivial stuff.
    • Outlaw (12/02/2023, 19:04) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
      @ VG women, can a leopard change its spots, that’s the true nature of the woman, from the time I know his woman, she has always been one rude, disrespectful, loud mouth and rowdy woman. Most of them
      Only know people around elections, they will come nice nice begging for your votes but after that they pass you in the government expensive rides, glass up and not even a toot horn. But I am here waiting patiently on all
      Of them. I voted that woman the last time because she was running with the party I supported, but ordinarily, she could have never get my vote.
  • Jaigon (12/02/2023, 18:24) Like (16) Dislike (9) Reply
    Well it took long, one confusion maker. I think you have shot yourself in the foot. I believe it’s the end of you where politics is concerned.
  • NDP supporter (12/02/2023, 18:26) Like (29) Dislike (6) Reply
    She has been speaking to the other political parties for a while now, so the time has come for her to move on with the established plan they have a while now. To all political party remember what she did to the VIP she will do to you. Her campaign will now be to bash the VIP all day and night. SMDH.
  • Public Officer (12/02/2023, 18:28) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    I voted for this lady the last time but never again. She does not know how to speak to anyone especially when they disagree with her, or she just does not like you which is plenty people. No matter where she goes, she will be the same rude unprofessional person.
  • way (12/02/2023, 18:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nothing heating up it's my way or no way. Simple you better wake up you people are sleeping to long. Lol
  • great move (12/02/2023, 18:33) Like (6) Dislike (11) Reply
    You will conquer as an at large or in the 9th since the 9th been starve for representation it would be a great idea to fill that void.

    It takes someone with guts and fortitude to walk away like that. Hon lady you have gain my respect. They know they cant afford to lose you. If they thought they could they would have made the first move.

    They not only lose you they also lose whitley as well. The sheep has been a total failure so he gone as well. If they wanted the sheep they would have put him in the first.

    My advice to you lady is stay far from the ndp if 8th is the leader. He would join with the 7th the first chance he gets. Only issue facing him is that VIP already has a man for the 8th. His best bet is to move to the 7th there you would find your weakest link.
  • youth man (12/02/2023, 18:34) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    All who have ears heard how this lady lived on the street daily bad talking the VIP and now the Unity government and most of the public officers. To her, she is the only honest, hardworking and dedicated person. The sooner she gets out of politics the better for the country. By the way I am not a VIP supporter but a public officer who is fed up of her disrespectful self.
  • Bash (12/02/2023, 18:40) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    She will be a fool to bash the VIP she needs to stay neutral because she may bite the hands that feed her over the 4 years and burn bridges that she would never be able to mend.
  • Issue (12/02/2023, 18:42) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I have an issue with anyone who cannot work with the people they are with but do not leave. Instead sit down between them for a very long time eating them out like a termite then leave when they feel the job is done. This is deception and not honorable at all. She can never get my vote.
  • vg youth (12/02/2023, 18:44) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
    I will never vote for her over Vincent. The woman is dishonest and a confusion maker.
  • what a pity (12/02/2023, 18:46) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    From tourist board days this woman only has evil and hatred in her heart but try to fool people otherwise. Nothing new here.
  • north sound (12/02/2023, 18:48) Like (9) Dislike (8) Reply
    We are staying with Vincent so sell your gossip and confusion to the calypso lady only.
    • smh (13/02/2023, 08:23) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      People like you is why the 9th in the state it in!
      • @SMH (13/02/2023, 12:05) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
        You probably don't live in the 9th......nobody likes her she's rude, loud and could never do. We going forward in the 9th with Vincent!
  • Here we go (12/02/2023, 18:51) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Get ready for her campaign of hatred and rage while trying to fool us that she is the person we can count on. Ninth District please stay far from this woman.
  • 9th District (12/02/2023, 18:53) Like (7) Dislike (13) Reply
    The majority of us will vote for Vincent again as in his 4yrs he has done more than Butty and to move him now for this undermining woman or anyone else will be ungratefulness.
  • ABC (12/02/2023, 18:57) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    DONT LET THE DOOR HIT YOU LADY
  • smh (12/02/2023, 18:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    We on the ground know that the party she is running with is naming their candidates this week and her reward for undermining the VIP was that she was named as one of their candidates, so she had no choice but to resign now to allow her to go work with who she has always really been with all the time. SMH.
  • Truth (12/02/2023, 20:13) Like (9) Dislike (17) Reply
    Honorable Shereen may have well-intentioned qualities that could contribute to the territory, but it is Honorable V. Wheatley who has done the grueling work and proven to be a capable lawmaker. He doesn't seek recognition or fanfare, but solely focuses on serving the citizens of Virgin Gorda and Anegada. The art of politics involves bargaining and making concessions. Too often, we are quick to judge based on appearances rather than taking the time to examine the tangible achievements that truly benefit the people
    • False (13/02/2023, 08:24) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
      You had to be living in the states for them past 4 years! What VW do for the 9th?
      • Nice Guy AKA Hezbollah (13/02/2023, 11:56) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        He has done plenty for us. Vincent is the man!!!!
  • VIP CLUELESS (12/02/2023, 20:14) Like (6) Dislike (8) Reply
    Say what you want but I think that Shereen has come to realize that the VIP is only about a chosen few and this cannot work in this crucial time. We need a government that has the interest of everyone in the islands. The vindictive party politics mentality is destroying the country.
  • vip (12/02/2023, 20:18) Like (1) Dislike (15) Reply
    On a serious note,Hon Julian Willock should contest the election at large
  • Vino if you fair post this lol (12/02/2023, 20:57) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply

    Hon Julian Willock? Ex speaker sound better.

  • willis (12/02/2023, 20:58) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    DEAD ON ARRIVAL!!!
  • lol (12/02/2023, 22:35) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    People don't be fool by this woman. She was never a VIP but just an opportunist.
    Knowing and dealing with that lady for over 35yrs I can tell you that if she doesn't have or get her own way you and she will never get along.
    Boy all you ungrateful in this place wii.wow.
  • Confucious (13/02/2023, 03:53) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    The woman just need to leave politics for good and humble herself. She was never a committed soul and if truth be told she won as an At Large candidate because the people were fed up with the NDP and voted party line. She will never win as an independent candidate nor as an At Large Candidate or as a candidate vying for a district. The people of VG would never give her that position there. She's disrespectful rowdy and believes that being loud is a sign of strength. Madam Flax+Charles your political career and further aspirations in politics have just grind to an squeaking halt. Your resume will always say that your were once at At Large representative but there will be no fanfare to back that up. Happy riddance and may you learn to learn to be respectful, quiet and most of all be humble.
  • Agent 007 (13/02/2023, 08:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    All she gotta do now is check in with The Coi. Make it sparkle. Give them what they want.
  • musa (13/02/2023, 09:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great news & mouth open story jump out
  • jack (13/02/2023, 12:07) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    If she run in the district she in trouble because she's a nasty piece of work
  • Looking from the outside (13/02/2023, 13:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    SHE'S JUST LIKE HER GRANDMOTHER GRETTA.
  • @ vip (13/02/2023, 22:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    you can blogg under different names or blow your own horn , U GOT NO SWAG B4 HOA , NOW WORSE , PUT ON YO WIG AND YOUR G -string and beat IT ) politics isn't for NERDS ???? ( stick to your propaganda lyrics ~ chiLD ????


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