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Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE will not seek reelection!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - In a history making decision that has sent shock waves throughout the political class both locally and regionally the Virgin Islands’ first Premier and longest serving elected Member of Parliament in the English speaking Caribbean Honourable Ralph Telford O’Neal OBE has called it quits.
Exclusive: Fraser confident ahead of May 28 VIP elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “It is my intention to win and that is the only reason I would accept the nomination,” said senior member of the Virgin Islands Party Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) on his intention to run for the office of Chairman of the party when it holds internal elections on May 28, 2014.
Iraq holds first election since US withdrawal
BBC NEWS
There is heavy security across Iraq as the country votes in its first parliamentary elections since US troops withdrew three years ago.
Ralph T. O’Neal cancels VIP Congress meeting; no elections on April 23!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a move that shocked party faithfuls Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE in a letter dated today April 17, 2014 to the Secretary of the Party Mrs. Wandermae Malone has cancelled the National Congress to hold elections for the Executive Committee.
VIP needs new blood for new sphere of politics – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI - “The only way for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to go into the next paradigm of politics strong is to bring in a lot of new blood but a mixture of young and old.” Representative of the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie took strong courage to make that statement as he proclaims to being a believer of saying things just as he sees it.
Vote out NDP but vote in who? – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – The question of the readiness of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to once again return as the ruling party in government has been sparking discussion in various sections of society.
UPDATE: Guy L. Malone promises transparency for B'ball Assoc.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Guy Malone, who was replaced as President by Byron J. Hodge four years ago, has promised that the new executive will be more transparent and will be attentive to the needs of the Basketball Family, including Coaches, Players, Supporters and Sponsors as he looks to put the Sport back on an even keel.
Verne Wheatley hands over baton as President of BVI Swim Federation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- National Swim Coach and co-founder of the Makos Swim Club Mr Elsworth Phillip has been elected President of the BVI Swim Federation (BVISF).
Gloria Fahie elected President of BVI Cancer Society
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After acting in the position from July 2013 Ms Gloria Fahie was elected President of the BVI Cancer Society at the society’s annual elections last evening, November 12, 2013.
It’s the cool & genteel physician, versus the tough & savvy architect, for now
By Dickson Igwe
This first part of a political commentary, cum satire, states that a lot is happening behind the scenes, in Virgin Islands politics, especially in the opposition camp. However, this first narrative holds that the ultimate political showdown at the end of 2015 will remain a fist fight between the son of Road Town’s genteel aristocracy and the guerilla fighter of the lush countryside.
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