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April 25th, 2023
Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley sworn in as Premier; Hon Lorna G. Smith as Deputy

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In a short ceremony tonight, April 25, 2023, returning Legislator Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) took the Oath of Office to become Premier of the Virgin Islands for the second time and newly elected At Large Representative Mrs Lorna G. Smith OBE as Deputy Premier.

April 24th, 2023
2023 Elections Result: VIP wins 6 seats but VI will have a coalition Gov't

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is looking at a possible coalition government, after the results of the general elections on Monday, April 24, 2023, saw no clear winner.

April 24th, 2023
2023 Elections- Full Advance Polling Day results in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As tabulators gather at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, for the results of the 2023 election in the Virgin Islands, below are the full results of Advance Polling Day last Thursday, April 20, 2023, as announced tonight April 24, 2023, by the Supervisor of Election, Ms. Scherrie N. Griffin.

April 24th, 2023
Carlene Davis delivers electrifying performance @ VIP’s grand rally

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Gospel and reggae rock legend Carlene Davis filled the air with live music at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) final rally held in the parking lot near One Stop Mall in Road Town on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

April 24th, 2023
The Governor could end up selecting VI's leader- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has detailed that should the Virgin Islands (VI) fail to elect a party with the majority in the 2023 General Elections and there is no agreement among the parties as to who will be the Premier, it would then cause Governor John J. Rankin to select a leader.

April 22nd, 2023
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.

April 22nd, 2023
Gospel & Reggae legend Carlene Davis to perform at VIP’s Grand Rally

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – International Gospel and Lovers Rock Reggae singer Carline Davis is set to perform at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) grant final rally this evening, Saturday, April 22, 2023.

April 22nd, 2023
No campaigning, restricted alcohol sale on Elections Day– Elections Act

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Candidates contesting the 2023 General Elections in Virgin Islands (VI) are being notified that there is to be no campaigning on Election Day, April 24, 2023, as specified under the Elections Act.

April 22nd, 2023
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.

April 20th, 2023
‘Alvera has whopped past D6 male candidates & 2023 will be no different’- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- After being rejected by the electorate in 2019 as an At Large candidate but is now seeking to re-enter political office as a District candidate, the controversial former legislator Myron V. Walwyn has been aggressively campaigning in the Sixth District and lambasting the current Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines at every turn; however, clergyman and talk show host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline believes Hon Maduro-Caines will prevail at the polls.

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