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Virgin Islands Party

February 22, 2021

Government mum on communications consultants

Last September, Opposition Leader Marlon Penn told the House of Assembly about an “incident” that occurred during the 2019 budget process after he walked outside the HOA and noticed a …

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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
January 23, 2020

Alvera Caines-Maduro, D-6 rep, crosses the aisle to Virgin Islands Party

Seated next to Premier Andrew Fahie during a surprise press conference at Village Cay, Alvera Maduro-Caines announced Monday afternoon that she had resigned from the National Democratic Party and will …

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by Joey Waldinger
November 29, 2019

Public holiday declared for day of first premier’s funeral

The day of former Premier Ralph O’Neal’s funeral will be a public holiday, according to a proclamation by acting Governor David Archer Jr.  published in the government’s Gazette on Friday. …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Ralph O'Neal
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
March 14, 2019

Willock appointed Speaker of the House

Julian Willock has a controversial past. He was dismissed from the public service in 2012 following allegations of impropriety, he was briefly imprisoned in 2016 after he allegedly missed scheduled …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
March 5, 2019

EDITORIAL: VI wants change, and new government must bring it

The people have spoken, and the message is clear. The Virgin Islands Party’s win was a ringing declaration that voters want a change. It is also clear what form they …

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by The BVI Beacon
VIP supporters cheer.
February 18, 2019

Andrew Fahie promises big things from a VIP government

After long-time Virgin Islands Party leader Ralph O’Neal retired in 2015, Third District Representative Julian Fraser took the reins. The result was a resounding 11-2 loss to the National Democratic …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
February 7, 2019

VIP’s John Samuel, Arlene Smith-Thompson launch in D-3 and D-6

Water issues and tourism were at the forefront of the agendas of the two Virgin Islands Party candidates who launched their campaigns over the past week: John Samuel in District …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
January 25, 2019

Virgin Islands Party emphasises experience

Though most of his fellow candidates are political newcomers, Virgin Islands Party Chairman Andrew Fahie believes his own 20 years as First District representative and the VIP’s storied history set …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
January 21, 2019

With full slate, Virgin Islands Party hits the campaign trail

The general election could come as late as April 16, but in a campaign meet-and-greet on Saturday on Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Islands Party Chairman Andrew Fahie (R-D1) predicted that …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
November 30, 2018

Virgin Islands Party to choose at-large slate Saturday

The Virgin Islands Party will choose a slate of four at-large candidates from at least nine hopefuls on Saturday, Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie announced Monday. Mr. Fahie, the VIP chairman, …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
July 17, 2018

VIP rolls out six election candidates

On Monday, the Virgin Islands Party rolled out a partial list of new candidates for the territory’s next general election, including Luce Hodge-Smith, Kye Rymer, John Samuel, Natalio “Sowande Uhuru” …

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by Conor King Devitt

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