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Rajah A. Smith now running with PU; At-Large Candidate
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI – Businessman Mr Rajah A. Smith, who said he was running as an Independent At-Large Candidate for the 2019 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI) has now shifted gears and joined up with the Hon Julian Fraser RA led Progressives United (PU) party.
NDP promises heavy fines, jail time for garbage dumpers
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - The open burning of garbage and improper disposal of waste in the communities of Virgin Gorda is an age-old menace to residents there, who have repeatedly called on the government to have it rectified.
PHOTO of the Day: Team Unity in Fourth? Hon Vanterpool & Hodge-Smith!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was yesterday Friday, February 1, 2019, while both Fourth District Candidates, incumbent Hon Mark H. Vanterpool of the National Democratic Party (NDP 1) and his main challenger Mrs Luce D. Hodge-Smith from the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) cross paths.
No banking on Virgin Gorda after 8 years under NDP – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Outspoken social commentator and ZBVI 780 radio host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is lashing out at the Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) led National Democratic Party (NDP 1) for its inaction in making sure a bank is available to the people of Virgin Gorda.
Dr. Kedrick D. Pickering to launch on Feb 12, 2019; Independent Candidate
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - After facing outcast from the Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) led National Democratic Party, (NDP 1)—a group he co-founded—Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering, representative of the seventh district, is now on his own.
‘I won’t borrow and squander millions like NDP’ - John M. Samuel
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Party Candidate for District Six, Mr John M. Samuel is promising to put people first by investing in them and have the people invest in the economy as he campaigns under his ‘Samuel for the SIXTH’ slogan for the upcoming 2019 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘NDP plugging renewable energy as economic pillar’ - Creque
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - As fuel prices surge and the Virgin Islands (VI) continue to be 100% dependent on energy for commercial and domestic purposes, the territory should take a proactive look at more alternative and renewable energy sources.
Callers praise Rymer leadership, involvement in Huntums Ghut B/ball Court
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – During ‘VIP Let’s Talk,’ the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) live radio talk show airing on ZBVI 780 AM, the appreciation and affection for one of the two guests who helped restored the Huntum’s Ghut Basketball court was expressed by callers and heard by radio listeners who tuned in.
NDP candidates Hon Maduro-Caines & Parillon ducked debates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In his New Year’s 2019 address, Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP 1), Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) had welcomed and issued a challenge for public debates by all political candidates with some three of his candidates taking to social media to support the call.
NDP caused UK to infringe on rights of Territory – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Claude O. Skelton-Cline, the ZBVI ‘Honestly Speaking” host now Virgin Islands Party (VIP) supporter is continuing his vicious tirade against the Premier D. Orlando Smith (AL), now Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) led National Democratic Party (NDP 1) over its lackluster performance as government over the past 8 years.