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PVIM

February 15, 2019

PVIM doubles down with rallies, outreach

Election candidate Jose de Castro would like the government to build condominiums to sell for $250,000 to Ninth District residents, who could then rent them to tourists for $600 per …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
February 7, 2019

PVIM launches D-1 newcomer Sylvia Moses

“I’m sure some of you are still saying, ‘Well, who is Sylvia?’” said Sylvia Moses, acknowledging her newcomer status after completing her introductory remarks at the Saturday launch of her …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
February 7, 2019

NDP launches ‘Diego’ in D-7, O’Neal in D-9

“I am a descendant of the 25 free slaves of Nottingham Estate in 1776,” Hipolito “Diego” Penn announced in a booming voice on Tuesday night as he launched his bid …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
January 31, 2019

‘No different to you:’ Scatliffe appeals to D-4

Though he’s running for office, Karl Scatliffe wants voters to see him as an everyman. “I’ve had the opportunity of working in many areas, and met with many persons,” he …

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by Amanda Ulrich
January 25, 2019

PVIM hits campaign trail in CGB, JVD

A new face joined the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement during rallies in Cane Garden Bay and Jost Van Dyke this weekend: the party’s fourth and final at-large candidate, Lesmore Smith. …

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by Amanda Ulrich
December 22, 2018

Ronnie Skelton replaces Andrew Fahie at helm of opposition

At-large representative Ronnie Skelton has been appointed opposition leader, replacing First District Representative Andrew Fahie, Governor Gus Jaspert announced Friday. Mr. Jaspert said he received a letter from Mr. Skelton …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
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 6, 2018

Progressive Virgin Islands Movement to launch Friday

The breakaway Progressive Virgin Islands Movement, led by recently ousted Health and Social Development Minister Ronnie Skelton, is officially launching tomorrow. But even before the launch, the new political party …

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by Amanda Ulrich
November 22, 2018

Cracks deepen within NDP government

The National Democratic Party government continued to splinter over the past week as three elected members left the party, including a minister and junior minister who were fired from their …

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by Amanda Ulrich
November 15, 2018

Skelton splitting from NDP; guv moves election deadline up to April

Health and Social Development Minister Ronnie Skelton plans to lead a new political party into the upcoming general elections, which are now due by April 16 after a surprise announcement …

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by Conor King Devitt

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