The public is advised that the Revised Voters’ List for 2023 has been published. Supervisor of Elections Ms. Scherrie Griffin said in accordance with Section 23 (1) of the Elections Act, 1994 and Amendments, the list shall be available to view during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Ms. Griffin said, “The … Continued
At Large Candidate Mrs. Lorna Smith OBE says she is “deeply saddened” by the way members of the community “have become so petty and destructive” with politics. Smith spoke in a social media post to local forum “The REAL BVI Community Board”. “In addition to my genuine concern for the troubling state of affairs of … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has labelled his comments about political opponents as “nothing personal”, while admitting that his behaviour on the campaign trail may have ruffled a few feathers in recent weeks. Wheatley spoke at the Official Launch of the Virgin Islands Party’s 9th District Representative Vincent Wheatley’s Re-election Campaign. The Premier’s statements … Continued
Representative for the 9th District Hon. Vincent Wheatey has dedicated the launch of his re-election campaign to his late mother Mrs. Esme Wheatley, who passed away in February. Wheatley, at his campaign launch on Virgin Gorda this past weekend, said that with this campaign he hopes to honour his mother’s memory and run a clean … Continued
The Huntum’s Ghut Economic Zone (HGEZ) project is slated to be completed during the second quarter of 2024. Chief of Infrastructure, Planning, Research and Development in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Mr. Duane Fraites said that the initial scope of the project was for the construction of three one-storey warehouses for prospective businesses but … Continued
Incumbent Representative for District 9 Honourable Vincent Wheatley has challenged anyone to name a 9th District Representative who has accomplished more than he has in a single term. Wheatley spoke during a recent edition of the Virgin Islands Party’s “Let’s Talk” Radio Programme. He went on to address a question that he was asked in … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has labelled recent statements by District 8 Representative Honourable Marlon Penn as “lies” after Penn spoke on the origins of the Recovery and Development Agency at the Official Launch of the National Democratic Party’s Campaign for the 2023 General Election. According to Wheatley he felt shame when he happened … Continued
The Office of the Supervisor of Elections has cautioned members of the public against depicting themselves and others as political candidates, when the individual in question has no true intention of contesting the April 24th General Election. “Persons who do not intend to contest the 2023 General Elections as official candidates are strongly discouraged from … Continued
USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr has come under heavy scrutiny following his public endorsement of the Virgin Islands Party’s Re-Election Campaign. Bryan recently visited the Territory and made an appearance on stage at the launch of VIP District 5 Candidate Kye Rymer’s Campaign. He described the VIP’s slate of candidates as “tough men and women” … Continued
Within recent weeks, many residents have expressed shock over the high cost of construction for a bathroom facility at the Brewer’s Bay beach in the Second District. The bathroom facility falls under the portfolio of Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon. Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull and some $101,000 has been allocated towards the completion of … Continued
