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Local Politics

January 2nd, 2019
Walwyn challenges VI Political Leaders to debate

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Embattled Co-Leader of Government and Minister for Education and Culture, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL), has issued a challenge for a national debate to all political leaders in the Virgin Islands (VI), adding that he is pleased to see such calls being made by the public.

January 1st, 2019
Another new Political Party emerges - Reform Action Alliance (RAA)

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The political temperature in the Virgin Islands (VI) is heating up with yet another new political party formed called the Reform Action Alliance (RAA).

December 31st, 2018
Walywn can’t say when Hurricane damaged facilities will be repaired

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – During the 4th Sitting, 4th Session of the 3rd House of Assembly (HoA), embattled Co-Leader of Government and Minister for Education and Culture, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL), was unable to provide a completion date for the repair of recreational facilities under his watch.

December 31st, 2018
‘Beautiful yacht, but it is not mine’ -Hon Vanterpool

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Social media was on fire with a luxury yacht named ‘Mark Vanterpool’ circulating on several platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and others.

December 30th, 2018
VIP’s John M. Samuel slams Gov’t over rush on voting machine

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Days after former Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) called for the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime to abandon having voting machines installed and used for the 2019 General Election, another person has added their voice to the debate.

December 30th, 2018
‘Mitch’ wants urgent action at CGB Sewerage Plant

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – According to Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) aka 'Mitch', if the issue of the sewerage systems in Cane Garden Bay community is not addressed as a matter of urgency, there is likelihood that the water in the area will eventually become polluted, forcing the closure of the beach once again.

December 29th, 2018
'Name TPP in honour of late Chief Minister Cyril B. Romney' - Vanterpool

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), is calling for the Tortola Pier Park (TPP) to be named in honour of the late Chief Minister, pioneer, businessman and father of the cruise ship sector, Cyril B. Romney (R5).

December 28th, 2018
VG youths staging “Hot Seat” debate for D9 candidates

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Youths of Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands (VI) are taking aspiring Ninth District Representatives to task via a public debate where at least three candidates will be made to face tough questions regarding their vision for the district and their ability to deliver on promises.

December 28th, 2018
PHOTO of the DAY: Lonely at the top, New Opposition Leader Skelton seated

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While he waited for his Opposition colleagues to arrive, new Leader of the Opposition Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) took his seat today Friday, December 28, 2018, in the House of Assembly (HoA).

December 27th, 2018
‘Willy T’ Dec 30th, 2018, eviction deadline looms; now in negotiations

GREAT HARBOUR, Peter Island, VI - Months after William Thornton aka ‘Willy T’—a floating restaurant and bar—owned by Ms Heather L. Anderson, a belonger of the Virgin Islands, with her husband Ewan C. Anderson, who manage the business, was forced from ‘The Bight,’ off Norman Island, the couple is still in limbo.

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