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July 31st, 2026
Levor A.H. Lettsome to contest VI elections as At Large candidate

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Human Resource Manager Levor A.H. Lettsome has officially entered the upcoming general election as an at-large candidate, marking the first formal candidacy under the banner of the Virgin Islands Innovative Association (VIIA).

July 28th, 2026
Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson 'seriously thinking' about election bid

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Dr Arlene Smith-Thompson says she is “seriously thinking” about throwing her hat in the ring for the upcoming general election in the Virgin Islands, though she has not yet disclosed whether she will contest as an independent at-large candidate or as a member of a political party.

July 17th, 2026
Gov't critic Cindy Rosan announces independent bid for office!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversial talk show host Rosemary L. Rosan, aka 'Cindy Rosan', has announced on Thursday, July 16, 2026, that she will be an independent Territorial At-Large candidate in the Virgin Islands next general election due by June of 2027.

July 16th, 2026
The people are 'not ready' for Vanterpool or Walwyn to lead VI- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and clergyman Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Mark H. Vanterpool-led People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) is not going anywhere politically.

June 15th, 2026
Lesmore Smith settled on contesting elections as independent candidate

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Local businessman and horse racing icon Lesmore Smith recently announced his willingness to contest the next general elections in the Virgin Islands on a party ticket; however, he has now confirmed he will run again as an independent candidate.

June 11th, 2026
'It's not over until the fat lady sings'- Hon Julian Fraser RA

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has addressed his critics who believe it is time for him to step aside from politics.

June 11th, 2026
‘The people deserve better’- Mark H. Vanterpool

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former legislator and leader of the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), Mr Mark H. Vanterpool, has responded to the State of the Territory Address by saying the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) deserve better.

June 10th, 2026
Rajah A. Smith will only run for D3 Rep if Hon Fraser is ‘not on the ballot’

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Local contractor Mr Rajah A. Smith has said he is willing to run in District 3 for the next general elections only if current representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA, decides not to run for re-election.

May 29th, 2026
'Bunchie' calls for Anegada & VG to have own representation in HoA

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Businessman and social media influencer Lawrence A. Kirton-Wheatley, aka 'Bunchie', has said he will not be running for Ninth District Representative and believes Anegada and Virgin Gorda should have their own Representatives in the House of Assembly (HoA).

May 26th, 2026
Chad C. George to contest next elections on a party ticket

WEST END, Tortola, VI- Chad C. George, a resident of the First District, is entering the political arena once again as he has confirmed his intention to run in the upcoming general elections in the Virgin Islands.

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