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May 6, 2023

Observers give election high marks

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association observer mission declared last week’s election to be “well-administered,” but it also highlighted the relatively low voter turnout compared to previous elections. “Following a lively campaign, …

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by Alva Solomon
May 6, 2023

VIP-led government announces ministries

The new House of Assembly is taking shape. The past week saw the appointment of Progressive Virgin Islands Movement leader Ronnie Skelton as opposition leader and the setting of ministerial …

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by Dana Kampa
May 6, 2023

Opposition comes out swinging

The new opposition members presented a united front while making their first public appearance together on April 27 during a press conference. Expressing collective frustration, they gave a blow-by-blow account …

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by Dana Kampa
May 5, 2023

Film aims to help save sea turtles

When the Association of Reef Keepers carried out its annual tagging exercise 15 years ago, it found 172 green sea turtles and 328 hawksbill. Last year, those numbers had dropped …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 28, 2023

Six Atlantic hurricanes predicted this year

Around 13 named storms, including six hurricanes, are likely to form this year during the Atlantic Hurricane Season, according to recent predictions by meteorologist Dr. Philip Klotzbach of the Tropical …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 28, 2023

District councils coming soon to territory

The Cabinet recently approved the formation of district councils to help advance the development of communities across the territory, government announced Saturday. As a next step following the April 5 …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 28, 2023

Cabinet approves culture policy

In a move designed to protect and develop the territory’s culture, the Cabinet recently approved the Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage Policy and Strategy 2023 to 2028, government announced Saturday. …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 27, 2023

The Road to the New Government: Election Night and What Followed

As results from the general election began to arrive on Monday night at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex, supporters lining the bleachers yelled and pumped their fists in the air every …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 27, 2023

Election: What made the difference?

The at-large race in the general election proved a challenging arena for the incumbent Virgin Islands Party, which secured only one of the four seats available in a blow to …

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by Dana Kampa
April 27, 2023

House of Assembly recalled to validate ‘fast-track’ belongerships

Governor John Rankin used his discretionary powers under the Constitution to recall the House of Assembly on April 17 so that it could pass a law to validate the status …

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by Alva Solomon
April 27, 2023

Residents protest over landfill smoke

About 10 residents affected by smoke from the Pockwood Pond landfill held a protest outside the House of Assembly on April 17, voicing their concerns over health issues caused by …

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by Alva Solomon
April 27, 2023

Rules eased for paying lawyers from frozen assets

Following the implementation of wide-ranging new sanctions after the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, Governor John Rankin has been swamped with requests for the licence needed to use frozen …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 27, 2023

BVIIAC ‘incubation period’ extended

The BVI International Arbitration Centre opened its doors in 2016, and it was supposed to become financially independent after being financed and overseen by the Financial Services Commission for a …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 25, 2023

With Lorna Smith, VIP forms a government

Following the revelation Monday night that the incumbent Virgin Islands Party did not gain enough wins for a clear majority, electeds entered closed-door discussions on forming a coalition government. Now, …

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by Dana Kampa
April 24, 2023

Coalition likely after no party wins majority

The Virgin Islands Party won six of 13 seats in the House of Assembly on Polling Day, falling one shy of the majority needed to form a government, election officials …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 20, 2023

Three of four party leaders field questions

For more than 20 years, a party system has dominated Virgin Islands politics, and this year may be no different. As in 2019, four parties are contending the general election, …

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by Dana Kampa
April 20, 2023

Interview: Wheatley says turmoil strengthened VIP

This interview is one of three conducted with party leaders ahead of the 2023 general elections. To read the others, click here. It was a baptism of fire. Dr. Natalio …

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by Dana Kampa
April 20, 2023

Interview: Skelton asks for a chance for PVIM

This interview is one of three conducted with party leaders ahead of the 2023 general elections. To read the others, click here. The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement was born in …

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by Dana Kampa
April 20, 2023

Interview: Fraser rallies against VIP re-election

This interview is one of three conducted with party leaders ahead of the 2023 general elections. To read the others, click here. Progressives United leader Julian Fraser is running solo …

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by Dana Kampa
April 20, 2023

Five post-COI reports tabled in House of Assembly

Days before voters are scheduled to head to the polls to choose a new House of Assembly, five post-Commission of Inquiry reports were tabled on Monday during a special emergency …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 20, 2023

Indies go their own way

Parties have dominated Virgin Islands politics for the past quarter century, but this year 10 independent candidates have opted to go their own way. Their numbers are higher than in …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 20, 2023

Meet the Candidates

As voters head to the polls today and Monday, they have plenty of choices. The 42 candidates for the 13 House of Assembly seats — who include 25 district hopefuls …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 20, 2023

Election observers arrive in VI

Members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association arrived in the Virgin Islands this week to observe the territory’s 2023 general elections. Fatoumatta Njai, a member of the National Assembly of the …

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by Dana Kampa
April 20, 2023

Advance polling begins today

Today is the start of advance polling, and Monday is when most voters will head to the polls. Here is what voters need to know as they prepare to cast …

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by Dana Kampa
April 19, 2023

Campaigns highlight education, social needs

Candidates have been making their final appeals for voters’ favour over the past weeks in the leadup to the April 24 general election. The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement and National …

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by Dana Kampa

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