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May 19th, 2015
7th District under economic depression- Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The cat-o’-nine tails was unleashed across the back of Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering, who is also the Seventh District Representative, as he was extensively lambasted for neglecting the district.

May 18th, 2015
Hon Archibald C. Christian apologises to those he offended

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – "I pledged that I will continue to speak the truth at all times dealing with your matters, and that I did. I may have offended some persons along the way, but tonight I sincerely apologise if I did.”

May 18th, 2015
‘Do not split your votes’ – Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Outgoing Ninth District Representative Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has called on the people of the territory not to split their votes but to vote solidly for the district and At Large candidates of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) come election day June 8, 2015.

May 18th, 2015
Zoe J. Walcott-McMillan plans big changes to 5th district

HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Fifth District candidate Zoe J. Walcott-McMillan has proposed a number of key developments to the district she calls home and one day sees it as becoming the territory’s second city.

May 18th, 2015
‘Early elections call has left a bad taste in many mouths’- Elford W. Parsons

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Addressing some 150 persons that turned up at his campaign launch at the Cane Garden Bay Park on Sunday May 17, 2015, Second District candidate on the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) slate, Elford W. Parsons laid out several ideas he has for the Second District, including to boost tourism in areas like Brewer’s Bay and to empower youth through information technology, however, he said he wanted a 'shared vision' for the district as he wants to do what the people wants.

May 17th, 2015
Dr Rawle R. Hannibal now running At Large

‎VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – In one of the latest developments on the Virgin Islands political scene, Dr Rawle R. Hannibal, who had announced his intention to contest the June 8, 2015 General Election as an Independent candidate for the Ninth District seat, will now be contesting as a Territorial At Large candidate.

May 17th, 2015
‘We’ll make early childhood education a priority’ – Dr Karl Dawson

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last evening May 16, 2015, Dr Karl Dawson, President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, officially launched his At Large candidacy under the Virgin Islands Party banner, giving a commitment to look at education policies surrounding early childhood education to set a foundation for a brighter future of the territory.

May 17th, 2015
VIP aiming for record 13 seats in HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - - The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) held its official launch of its elections campaign last evening May 16, 2015 with 23 days left until June 8, 2015 general elections and brought to the people of the territory that a vote for the National Democratic Party (NDP) was not an option.

May 17th, 2015
Children ‘born here’ not of VI parents must be embraced- Hon Walwyn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At the launch of the National Democratic Party (NDP) At-Large candidates for the national elections of the Virgin Islands (VI) set for June 8, 2015, emotions ran high in support of a call made by Honourable Myron V. Walwyn for the Third House of Assembly to seriously consider the boiling issue of children ‘born here’ of parents not from the Virgin Islands.

May 16th, 2015
‘Healthcare, jobs priorities for JVD’ – Rajah A. Smith

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Virgin Islands Party candidate for the Second District, Rajah A. Smith is determined to hit the ground running following the elections of June 8, 2015 as he said if he is elected he would immediately begin to tackle issues such as healthcare and employment as priority areas on the island.

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