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A time for unity in D6? Hon Maduro-Caines & Walwyn join forces
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - In a district where there is an all-out war on the incumbent Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) by her controversial opponent Mr Myron V. Walwyn, the two have come together today Saturday 22, April 2023 on a community project.
Politics is science, even in the Virgin Islands
Dickson C. Igwe
The Virgin Islands possesses its own unique political ecosystem. These paradise islands are a difficult place to predict political outcomes successfully.
Lenora Delville Primary bleacher gets fresh paint thanks to Chad C. George
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – As the 2023 General Elections race heats up in the Virgin Islands (VI), the bleachers at the Lenora Delville Primary School in Capoons Bay, Tortola have received a fresh coat of paint under an initiative by independent First District candidate, Mr Chad C. George.
13 named storms predicted for 2023 Hurricane Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Uncertainty is the watchword for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, forecasters have shared as part of the Tropical Weather Conference taking place in San Antonio, Texas.
Housing rebuild grant recipient receives first $50k cheque
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Health and Social Development has taken another step in its housing recovery efforts by issuing a housing rebuild grant to beneficiary, Mr. Ted Rabsatt who is the recipient of a $150k grant.
Gov Rankin reportedly threatens to use Sec. 85 of VI Constitution to reconvene HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Senior sources within Government House, along with information coming out from the Cabinet meeting of yesterday, April 13, 2023, have indicated that the Auditor General Sonia M. Webster's report on the Fast-Track immigration programme under the former Premier Andrew A. Fahie administration was submitted to the Cabinet a few weeks ago.
Election billboard belonging to VIP's Luce D. Hodge-Smith reportedly vandalised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A 2023 elections billboard belonging to 4th District candidate under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Ms Luce D. Hodge-Smith, has reportedly been vandalised, according to images seen by our newsroom.
Political parties conveniently pinning the CoI on VIP Gov’t– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has blasted his political opponents for what he referred to as them trying to pin the findings of the United Kingdom-sponsored Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and conveniently not mentioning that some of the findings spanned previous administrations.
‘If you elect me, D5 will be in good hands’- Marvin E. Blyden
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI– Fifth District Candidate under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Marvin E. Blyden aka 'MB' has launched his 2023 elections campaign, urging the people of the Fifth Electoral District to elect him for improvements in areas such as water and infrastructure.
New VI asphalt plant to significantly reduce road paving costs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The new Asphalt plant of the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is now on schedule to be commissioned by the end of the second quarter of 2023 according to the Director of the Public Works Department, Mr. Jeremy W. Hodge.
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