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Former government minister Carvin Malone died suddenly on the morning of Jan. 14, shocking the community and drawing a flood of tributes and condolences. He was 64. “Carvin Malone was …
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The recent report from election observers should serve as a reminder for the new government to tackle long-needed reforms before voters head to the polls again. We were pleased that …
The April general election was “peaceful and well-run,” but campaign finance regulations and other previously recommended reforms are still needed, according to a report issued this month by a team …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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Political party leaders fielded questions on issues including unpaid increments, rooting out corruption in the civil service, and projects like the Joes Hill housing development while participating in two debates …
There are only two weeks until Polling Day, and campaigns are heating up to a frantic pace. With Progressives United Chairman Julian Fraser officially entering the race on April 1, …
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On March 15, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley set off a whirlwind of campaign activity with the announcement of the much-anticipated general election date. Most voters will head to the …
Last weekend was packed with green, red and blue campaign launches. Decrying crumbling infrastructure, insufficient social programmes, lagging schools and other issues plaguing the Virgin Islands, candidates for the April …
With the announcement of an election date anticipated this week, candidates have been appealing to voters, holding campaign launches, and participating in at least one district debate. The deadline to …
The recently passed election code of conduct, which aims to better police the behaviour of political parties, candidates and their supporters, includes many lofty goals for improving the territory’s often-testy …
With respect to elections, Governor Gus Jaspert’s job is done — for now. He has signed the writs appointing Thursday, Feb. 14 as Nomination Day and Monday, Feb. 25 as …
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