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National Democratic Party

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
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 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 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 19, 2023

Party leaders face off in two debates

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
April 8, 2023

With two weeks to go, campaigns heating up

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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by Dana Kampa
March 31, 2023

Campaigns highlight District 3, sister islands

Less than a month out from Polling Day, candidates have been ramping up efforts to secure voters’ support by holding launches, speaking one-on-one with voters, and slinging accusations of dishonesty …

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by Dana Kampa
March 27, 2023

Campaign season in full swing

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
March 9, 2023

Parties pit experience against new candidates

The National Democratic Party and Progressive Virgin Islands Movement both added election candidates over the past week, pulling largely from the pool of political veterans but also giving a platform …

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by Dana Kampa
March 3, 2023

Pool of election hopefuls grows

As campaigns heat up for the general election due by May 12, the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement launched a partial line-up, and at least two independent candidates entered the fray …

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by Dana Kampa
April 24, 2020

Code of conduct in works for ministers

Premier Andrew Fahie called for greater transparency in government as he reported April 16 on planned measures that would establish a legally binding ministerial code of conduct. “The ministerial code …

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by Dana Kampa
May 30, 2019

Walwyn resigns as NDP chairman

Myron Walwyn resigned as chairman of the National Democratic Party, according to a press release issued last week. In his letter of resignation he thanked the NDP for “entrusting its …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
May 4, 2019

HOA passes $427 million budget

The House of Assembly passed a $427,657,383 budget on Friday after two days of debate. The Appropriation Act 2019 “is now in its final stage before it can be fully …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
February 15, 2019

NDP whirlwind includes launches in D-6, D-8

“The Red Bay community and the East End waterfront is perfectly positioned to be the next business district in this territory,” Health and Social Development Minister Marlon Penn said to …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
June 25, 2018

Walwyn takes the reins of the National Democratic Party

On Saturday night, National Democratic Party delegates voted for Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn to become the political organisation’s new president. Mr. Walwyn (R-at large) is the party’s first …

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by Conor King Devitt
June 22, 2018

Premier unclear about general election plans

On Monday evening, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith announced that he would not run for reelection as president of the National Democratic Party — signaling the end of an era for …

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by Conor King Devitt
June 14, 2018

National Democratic Party may face leadership shakeup

By the end of next week, the National Democratic Party could have a new leader for the first time since its inception in 1999. Both Ronnie Skelton, the minister for …

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by Conor King Devitt

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