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February 12, 2019

Commentary — Campaign rhetoric, promises mocked

It’s February. February. Are they here yet? Where are they? Who? Why, the 450 medical students who were to arrive this month to begin, or continue, their studies. Perhaps the …

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by Roger Harris
January 21, 2019

Progressives United launches four candidates, promises more

Opposition member Julian Fraser (R-D3) is fielding three candidates to run with him under the banner of his newly launched Progressives United party, and is promising more to come. “Not …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
January 14, 2019

EDITORIAL: A new year, a new Virgin Islands

It’s a new year, and the Virgin Islands should strive to make 2019 the fresh start it desperately needs.  To that end, the time for excuses is over. Instead of …

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by The BVI Beacon
January 14, 2019

‘Watchdog’ political group launches

This article was originally published in the Beacon’s print edition on Jan. 10. A recently launched civic group called Reform Action Alliance plans to run four candidates in the upcoming …

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by Amanda Ulrich
December 27, 2018

Only $2.4 million charged to $65 million CDB loan

Though $15 million has been drawn down from the $65 million Caribbean Development Bank rehabilitation and reconstruction loan, only about $2.4 million worth of initiatives have been formally charged to …

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by Amanda Ulrich
December 19, 2018

Amid turmoil, NDP tweaks public image

This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Dec. 13. After weeks of high-profile defections and criticism from former members, the National Democratic Party is working hard to …

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by Amanda Ulrich
December 13, 2018

PVIM names new candidates

Sporting colour-coordinated outfits and weaving through a room full of supporters, five candidates running with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement were announced during the party’s official launch on Friday night. …

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by Amanda Ulrich
December 13, 2018

House of Assembly to debate ‘economic substance’ law

During a House of Assembly sitting scheduled for today, lawmakers plan to fast-track and debate the Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships) Act, 2018. On Dec. 4 Premier Dr. Orlando …

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by Amanda Ulrich
December 6, 2018

VIP picks four at-large candidates

On Saturday four at-large candidates were chosen to represent the Virgin Islands Party in the upcoming general election. The VIP’s 76-member congress selected Sharie De Castro, owner of Write to …

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by Amanda Ulrich
November 28, 2018

Cartoon (Nov. 22, 2018)

by BVI Beacon
April 3, 2018

Unknown ‘client’ pays for political survey

A recent poll claims that a majority of some 700 respondents want to see a new political party in the Virgin Islands. However, the survey’s backers remain nameless, raising questions …

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by Amanda Ulrich

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