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'Time for helicopter emergency evacuation service'- Dr Rawle R. Hannibal
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI –Territorial At-Large candidate Dr Rawle R. Hannibal believes it is time the Virgin Islands puts in place a helicopter medical evacuation service that would attend to the needs of the entire territory.
Preston P. Stoutt still pressing for debate with D1 candidates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Independent candidate for the First District, Preston P. Stoutt has challenged incumbent Virgin Islands Party (VIP) representative for the district Honourable Andrew A. Fahie and National Democratic Party candidate Shaina M. Smith to a live debate tonight June 2, 2015. However, both have declined the invitation.
‘Gender balanced VIP team will translate to better representation’ – ‘Roxie’ Romney
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate for the Fourth District JoAnn ‘Roxie’ Romney said she knows what it is like to face challenges as a woman in business and having to face the glass ceiling and unequal rewards for her efforts.
‘We need prayers this week’ – Hon Walwyn
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – The ever controversial and outspoken National Democratic Party (NDP) Territorial At Large candidate and Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn, said the political atmosphere is being filled with desperation as the election race enters the homestretch and prayers are needed to make sure people do the right thing come election day, June 8, 2015.
NDP seeking to restore flopped Parole Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was stated in the Parole Board's 2013 annual report that dossiers were prepared for the first potential parole hearing in April of 2012, but the application was aborted primarily due to the non-appointment of a parole officer. The board has since flopped.
HLSCC campus was ideal location for FIFA stadium- McLloyd O. Walters
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI – Eighth District candidate on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) ticket, Mr McLloyd O. Walters has questioned the decision by the National Democratic Party government to take the land used for major activities in East End, including festivals, and put in the hands of FIFA for the construction of a stadium.
Are we down for the count or saved by the bell?
By Alred 'AC' Frett
The odds are many but it appears that You the People and I are still winning Battles against National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and Health Service Authority (HSA’s) High Prices because I’ve been told that Candidates who have ignored these causes are now making them their Battle Cry - They are welcome because we can use all the help we can get… However, if they do not understand the facts and mission they can make bad matters worse.
'We're here to support democracy in the VI'- Election Observer Mission
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI – The Commonwealth Observer Mission here for the June 8, 2015 elections will present its preliminary assessment of the polling day activities at a press conference on June 10, 2015 and return in two months to present its final report.
UPDATE: 'We must defeat poverty!' - Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Emphasizing that it is indeed the party for the common people and one that is balanced in terms of having women and youth represented, the Virgin Island Party (VIP) launched its 2015 manifesto last evening May 31, 2015.
‘Sowande’ accuses Gov Duncan of protecting the NDP
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Territorial At Large candidate on the People’s Empowerment Party’s (PEP) ticket Mr Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru has accused Governor John S. Duncan of making a decision in favour of Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn simply not to hurt the National Democratic Party (NDP) during this elections period.

