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Local Politics
Residents want campaign financing transparency
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some residents of the territory are in agreement with the Commonwealth Observer Mission (COM) saying that political parties must be made to report to the public the source of their finances during elections.
‘I’ll reach across the fence’-Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Newly elected Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull thanked everyone who voted for him in the 2015 general elections, saying that they wanted change and that he is committed to serving the needs of all the people in the district whether or not they voted for him.
‘The people were bribed to vote NDP'- Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Independent At Large candidate at the 2015 general elections Edmund G. Maduro is not surprised at the outcome of the elections as he said it was clear that the National Democratic Party (NDP) had more to spend.
Gossips became facts during elections campaign – Hon Walwyn
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – It was at the silver jubilee graduation ceremony of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) that Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn took to the podium, refreshing the minds of the hundreds gathered of the mudslinging and name calling that occurred in the recently concluded general elections of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Sharie B. de Castro grateful for political experience
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At Large candidate on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) ticket Sharie B. de Castro has sent out congratulations to the National Democratic Party (NDP) for their victory at the polls of June 8, 2015 and thanked those who supported her and the VIP.
Elections observers' recommendations should be heeded – Gov Duncan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency the Governor, John S. Duncan OBE said the advice of the elections observers, which speaks to the fact that greater improvements are needed in the voting and counting processes as well as to address the deficiencies in regulatory framework, should be heeded.
‘No intentions of resigning’- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While delivering his address to the territory yesterday June 10, 2015 at the official swearing in ceremony of the Premier and Ministers of Government, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith announced that there would be added duties for elected officials who are not ministers. Premier Smith also dispelled reports that he has intentions to resign from office during this term.
'Jamaica could take a page out of VI's book'- Election Observer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Jamaican Member of Parliament believes his country could take a page out of the Virgin Islands' book when it comes to elections management and the behaviour of the people following the polls of June 5 and 8, 2015.
‘Roxie’ Romney commits to advancement of D4
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ms JoAnn ‘Roxie’ Romney, who unsuccessfully contested the Fourth District, has pledged her commitment towards continuing to advocate for the improvement and development of the Fourth District and the territory as a whole.
'Elections Act was breached'- Commonwealth Observers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Commonwealth Observer Mission here for the 2015 national elections have made a number of findings related to issues of campaign financing, the caustic nature of the political campaign and the perception of ballot tampering as a result of the failure by some Returning Officers to follow correct procedures.
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