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Preliminary voters’ list available for inspection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Preliminary Voters’ List for 2023 is available for inspection. Supervisor of Elections Ms. Scherrie Griffin said in accordance with Section 18 (5)(a) of the Elections Act, 1994 and Amendments, the list is available for inspection for a period of four days ending on March 21.
Public reminded 'noise permit' not needed for election campaign meetings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With the date for General Elections in the Virgin Islands announced as April 24, 2023, the public can gear up for the usual nightly campaign meetings across the territory.
Hon Turnbull defends $238K washroom facility @ Brewers Bay
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The washroom facility being constructed at Brewers Bay costing over $200, 000 has been strongly defended by Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), who detailed the cost breakdown of the project in an attempt to justify the price tag.
No woman ‘heading the ticket’ just yet for premiership in VI– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Pastor and Political Commentator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who previously declared that a woman will be the next Premier of the VI Islands, has said so far none has headlined any political party just yet but he is still hopeful.
70% chance of showers across VI today- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The presence of a weak frontal trough across the area and its associated moisture and instability, coupled with light winds and daytime heating will increase the chances for cloudiness and shower activity over and around the Virgin Islands during the next 24 hours.
NDP snubs Dr Hubert O’Neal? Coy W. Levons running in D9
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Loyalty will have to take a back seat it seems, as the National Democratic Party (NDP) seems to have moved on from former legislator Dr Hubert O’Neal in favour of Coy W. Levons, the Former Director of Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Transportation, Works, and Utilities.
Labour Tribunal still seeking new Chairman several months later
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A vacancy is still out for a Chairperson of the Labour Arbitration Tribunal, according to a vacancy notice by the Ministry for Natural Resources and Labour on March 14, 2023.
Renard V. Estridge contending At Large on NDP's 2023 elections slate
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– It was on February 27, 2023, that Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) first reported that Mr Renard V. Estridge was a National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the 2023 General Elections.
'We’re going to make Anegada the ‘bread basket’ again'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Representative for the Ninth District, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has proclaimed that Anegada could once again be the “bread basket” of the [British] Virgin Islands, as he indicated that 40 acres of land were recently made available to farmers in an effort to ramp up agriculture in the community.
Church must hold 'political leaders accountable'- Nehassie Chalwell
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Member of the Community Worship Centre Church of God of Prophecy (CWC COGOP) in Long Look, Mr Nehassie Chalwell has said the church has a responsibility to assist in holding political leaders responsible and that staying silent is giving consent to unacceptable conduct.