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Hon Fraser ‘has done all he is ever going to do’ for D3– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Social and political commentator and ZBVI 780 AM talk show host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has declared that the political career of Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) may soon be over should he face a serious challenge for the Third District seat at the 2023 polls.
Dr Karl Dawson tipped to represent D1 in 2023 general elections with VIP
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre from sources within the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), a part of the coalition Government, is that the VIP First District Committee has endorsed educator Dr Karl Dawson to be their standard bearer.
No more ‘fly by night’ elected politicians in the HoA– Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for an end to how the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) select its leaders, declaring that the territory has reached a point where it has outgrown the selection of ‘fly by night’ politicians who are elected simply for being liked.
No date yet for elections 2023 – Premier Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A date for elections 2023 has still not been set according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) however, he assured that when the date is set, it will be within the constitutionally due timeline.
Morey Wright Jr sworn in as Florida Tamarac Commissioner
TAMARAC, Florida, USA – Virgin Islander Mr Morey Wright Jr, who was recently elected to the Tamarac, Florida City Council, was sworn into office in a ceremony held yesterday, November 21, 2022.
VI must say ‘enough to criminal activity & yes to righteousness’– Bishop Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline has called on the people of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) to enter 2023 in unity and to reject a host of negative traits.
Albert A. Bryan Jr secures 2nd term as Governor in USVI
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, the ninth elected governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) won the gubernatorial race on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and cemented his legacy as a two-term leader.
'I carry a burden' for the advancement of VI – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he should have been ‘independent’ in terms of politics and not politically aligned, declaring that he carries the burden for seeing the Virgin Islands (VI) get better.
Ex Speaker Willock contemplating contesting next elections
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has said many in the territory have been asking him to vie for political office and he is now contemplating same.
UK will not stand in VI’s way of independence– Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The question of more self-determination through Independence remains a contentious issue in the Virgin Islands (VI); however, according to former Deputy Premier under the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, should the VI choose to go independent, the United Kingdom (UK) may not stand in its way.