Local Politics
Sandra Phillip-Hodge calls for ‘revolution’ in historical preservation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Independent At-Large candidate Sandra Phillip-Hodge is urging Virgin Islanders to embrace a “revolution” in attitudes toward historical preservation, warning that irreplaceable heritage sites are being lost to short-sighted development.
Vanterpool vows not to resign if elected but PLM fails to form Gov't
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former District Four representative Mark H. Vanterpool has claimed he will not repeat his decision to resign from elected office if he returns to Parliament, even if the People Leadership Movement (PLM) is not successful in forming the next government.
Shereen D. Flax-Charles signals NDP At-Large bid; Awaits convention vote
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former At-Large Representative Shereen D. Flax-Charles has indicated she is seeking one of the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) At-Large seats in the next general election, but says she cannot yet issue a formal declaration because she must first clear the party’s internal nomination and convention process.
‘We can no longer play politics with our future’- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson has officially entered the 2026 general election race as an Independent At-Large candidate, declaring that party politics has failed to put the people of the Virgin Islands first and promising a campaign focused on accountability, basic services, and inclusive representation across all islands and islets.
‘Bully Gov't’- Sandra Phillip-Hodge accuses Gov’t of ignoring the people’s voice
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local commentator, author, and political candidate Sandra Phillip-Hodge has accused the government of behaving like a “bully government” by making decisions without adequately considering the views, requests and demands of the people.
Dwight Hill announces intention to run for electoral office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dwight Hill has announced his intention to contest the upcoming 2027 general elections in the Virgin Islands, asking the public for their support as he prepares to enter the race.
Levor A.H. Lettsome to contest VI elections as At Large candidate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Human Resource Manager Levor A.H. Lettsome has officially entered the upcoming general election as an at-large candidate, marking the first formal candidacy under the banner of the Virgin Islands Innovative Association (VIIA).
Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson 'seriously thinking' about election bid
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Dr Arlene Smith-Thompson says she is “seriously thinking” about throwing her hat in the ring for the upcoming general election in the Virgin Islands, though she has not yet disclosed whether she will contest as an independent at-large candidate or as a member of a political party.
'Same mechanism that toppled UK PM exists here'- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The Premier of the Virgin Islands, and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has asserted that the very mechanism which ended Keir R. Starmer's leadership in the United Kingdom (VI) is available to remove leaders in the Virgin Islands.
'It's not over until the fat lady sings'- Hon Julian Fraser RA
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has addressed his critics who believe it is time for him to step aside from politics.
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