Local Politics
Walwyn thrilled at return of Royal Caribbean to VI
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI - Less than one month before 2019 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), Royal Caribbean Cruise Line—which had ceased calls to the destination—has given indications that they are ready to return.
'Luce on the Loose'; Unveils D4 platform to packed house
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -Virgin Islands Party (VIP) gentle giant for District Fourth, Luce D. Hodge-Smith unveiled her platform for the Fourth District on Sunday, January 27, 2019, in front of a packed house at the Village Cay Hotel and Marina Conference Room.
USVI ‘Distressed,’ Gov Bryan says at State of the Territory Address
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS, USVI — Governor Albert Bryan delivered his first State of the Territory Address on Monday, January 2019, via a long-anticipated speech as residents and lawmakers alike sought an understanding of how the newly elected governor intends to lead the government, his plans to make the USVI a better place to live, and how he would prioritize the daunting issues the islands face.
Too much talk & no action – NDP’s Aaron F. Parillon
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - In the 2015 General Elections of the Virgin Islands (VI), Honourable Julian Fraser RA easily retained his Third District seat when challenged by youth, Mr Kevin C. Smith aka 'OJ' under the National Democratic Party (NDP) Slate.
Local magazine hosting VIP/PVIM radio sports discussion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The recently launched Sports Beat Magazine will host representatives from the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) during a two-hour special on Sports and Development, slated for Thursday, February 7, from 7 to 9 pm on CBN 90.9 FM.
Hon Fahie launches attack on Local Insurance Companies
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is putting local insurance companies on check over what he deemed an 'insurance scam' served to locals following Hurricanes Irma and Maria of 2017.
Elections 2019: Citizens line up in last day of voter registration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The lines have been long and steady all day at the Virgin Islands (VI) Election Office in Road Town, the capital city.
‘Walwyn is the most divisive politician in BVI history’- Skelton-Cline
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Former National Democratic Party 1 (NDP 1) candidate in the 2011 election for D2, now a Virgin Islands Party (VIP) member, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has described the Chairman of NDP 1, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) as “the most divisive politician in the history of BVI politics.”
VIP’s Flax-Charles hosts innovative ‘speed-meeting’ on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Territorial At-Large Candidate, Mrs Shereen D. Flax-Charles has innovated the campaign ‘meet and greet’ process as the road to Elections 2019 shortens.
Hon Walwyn says Claude O. Skelton-Cline, 'Frothing at the mouth'
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – As the 2019 Elections date draws closer, politicians continue to use tit for tat as a campaign strategy as was evident at the National Democratic Party’s (NDP 1) most recent rally where its leader unleashed an attack on Virgin Islands Party (VIP) break-away member and radio host Claude O. Skelton-Cline.