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Hon Turnbull denies being approached by Hon Walwyn to join PLM
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has refuted claims by Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline that Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) approached him to move from the National Democratic Party to Mark H. Vanterpool’s People’s Leadership Movement (PLM).
Hon Turnbull ‘rejected’ Hon Walwyn's proposal to join PLM- Skelton-Cline claims
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline dropped a major bombshell on his show on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, when he said that Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) tried to convince Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) to join Mark H. Vanterpool and the People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) and was rejected.
'I will be contesting upcoming elections with God’s help'- Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development and Digital Transformation, the Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has confirmed that she will be contesting the upcoming general elections in the Virgin Islands, while reaffirming her continued support for the current Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.
'Voters being offered refrigerators, stoves, washers & dryers'- John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Bishop John I. Cline took to Facebook on Sunday, October 4, 2026, to clear up questions the public may have about the National Democratic Party (NDP), but he may have done more damage than good, leaving many more questions than he sought to answer.
PLM warns public about fake campaign post
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) has issued an urgent warning to voters after a fabricated social media post began circulating online, falsely presenting a “Jason Thompson” as a PLM candidate for Territorial At-Large Representative.
Sandra Phillip-Hodge calls for ‘revolution’ in historical preservation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Independent At-Large candidate Sandra Phillip-Hodge is urging Virgin Islanders to embrace a “revolution” in attitudes toward historical preservation, warning that irreplaceable heritage sites are being lost to short-sighted development.
Vanterpool vows not to resign if elected but PLM fails to form Gov't
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former District Four representative Mark H. Vanterpool has claimed he will not repeat his decision to resign from elected office if he returns to Parliament, even if the People Leadership Movement (PLM) is not successful in forming the next government.
Shereen D. Flax-Charles signals NDP At-Large bid; Awaits convention vote
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former At-Large Representative Shereen D. Flax-Charles has indicated she is seeking one of the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) At-Large seats in the next general election, but says she cannot yet issue a formal declaration because she must first clear the party’s internal nomination and convention process.
‘We can no longer play politics with our future’- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Dr Arlene L. Smith-Thompson has officially entered the 2026 general election race as an Independent At-Large candidate, declaring that party politics has failed to put the people of the Virgin Islands first and promising a campaign focused on accountability, basic services, and inclusive representation across all islands and islets.
‘Bully Gov't’- Sandra Phillip-Hodge accuses Gov’t of ignoring the people’s voice
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local commentator, author, and political candidate Sandra Phillip-Hodge has accused the government of behaving like a “bully government” by making decisions without adequately considering the views, requests and demands of the people.
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