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New Gov’t faces challenging times - Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government taking up the helm of leadership of the Territory, His Excellency the Governor, Augustus J. U. Jaspert says they are doing so in especially challenging times.
‘Investigation into ESHS Wall continues’- CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following his devastating defeat in the 2019 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), many are questioning what will happen to the investigation launched by the Police into the $1.6M Elmore Stoutt High School Wall (ESHS) commissioned by former Legislator, Myron V. Walwyn.
Business Community, UK happy with VI election outcome!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) His Excellency, Augustus J. U Jaspert told our news centre on Friday, March 1, 2019, that the British Government was happy that “democracy worked in the Territory.”
Hon Fahie Gov't on track, moving with record speed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following reports of infighting over cabinet positions in the new Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) government, senior sources have dispelled the rumour as erroneous, calling it “false news”.
Hon Marlon A. Penn to be appointed Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following a crushing and devastating defeat from the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) in the February 25, 2019, General Elections, National Democratic Party (NDP 1) Deputy Chairman, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) will become the new Opposition Leader in the new House of Assembly (HoA).
UPDATE: New Premier Fahie was sworn in today!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In front of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidates, party and campaign officials and those who were elected, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was at 1:30 PM today, Tuesday February 26, 2019, sworn in as the Virgin Islands Premier.
Sasha D. A. Flax is acting Sister Islands Coordinator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ms Sasha D. A. Flax has been appointed to act as Sister Islands Coordinator in the Office of the Deputy Governor effective March 1, 2019.
UPDATE: 41 candidates to contest 2019 Elections, VIP only party with full 13
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Supervisor of Election, Juliette Penn has confirmed that at the closed of Nomination Day, Today Thursday, February 14, 2019, a total of 41 candidates will be contesting the upcoming February 25, 2019, General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Nomination Day is now February 14, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is informing political parties and candidates that Nomination Day will now be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019, and not on Monday, February 11, 2019, as was previously announced.
1G increased fees to run; counting machine in effect for 2019 Elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While it seems like it has not gotten much attention following the debate, residents, political parties, candidates and voters should be aware that the Elections Act was amended.