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Voters: More polling stations would ease long lines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In the 3rd, 4th, 6th and 8th districts, voters wait patiently in line to cast their ballots, and while there was some friendly “bantering”, others have expressed concern over the inadequate polling stations set up throughout Tortola.
I am not begging for your vote, I want to earn it – Preston Stoutt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the 2011 General Elections closed in, independent candidate in the 1st electoral district Preston Stoutt says he will not beg anyone to vote for him as it is something that any politician can do.
Hon. Fraser wraps up campaign on high note [Photo-slide Included]
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- If there was anything to further boost 3rd District candidate Julian Fraser’s confidence a day before “D Day” it had to be his grand motorcade that rolled through the district in full party atmosphere last evening, November 6, 2011 before ending in the vicinity of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School for his final rally before polling day.
UPDATE: Hon. Fahie should repay out of own pocket- Stoutt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even as voters are are already at the polls the exchanges between 1st District candidates Hon. Andrew Fahie and Preston Stoutt continue with the latter saying today that Hon. Fahie should pay back out of his own pocket to the treasury money he used to run radio ads for campaign purposes..
Last lap! – Scores turned out for NDP motorcade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As twilight settled over the Virgin Islands on Sunday November 6, 2011, the Territory’s main opposition, the National Democratic Party (NDP) motorcade was still going strong, a fitting climax to an aggressive campaign to get back into power.
UPDATE - Mad rush to vote as polls close!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the clock strikes 6 p.m., the official time for the closing of polls of the 2011 General Elections, hundreds are still in line waiting to cast their votes.
Fraser fires back at NDP’s “cast iron pipe” accusation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following claims recently made by Kevin “OJ” Smith of the National Democratic Party (NDP) that the pipes that will be used by BiWater are made of cast iron; Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Julian Fraser dispelled the claim, stating the pipes to be used are ductile iron pipes lined with epoxy.
NDP’s grand rally wraps up carnival style!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A sea of red, white and blue invaded Road Town last evening when supporters of the National Democratic Party (NDP) danced, waved placards; bell and noise crackers and screamed as the candidates entered the Band Stand for the party’s final rally before voters go to the polls on November 7.
VIP’s grand motorcade drives through Tortola [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With honking horns, loud jingles, green and white attires and shouts of “VIP All the Way”, the grand motorcade of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) passed through the communities on Tortola yesterday November 5, 2011.
VIP motorcade rolls on "PPA nerves"
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the various jingles blasting from the sound systems and horns honking and flags waving, the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) yesterday November 5, 2011 held a massive motorcade that stretched for many lengths. But if there was anyone that was not impressed it was the People’s Patriotic Alliance (PPA), along with its supporters that had converged at the Sunday Morning Well for a rally.

