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 …
April 24, 2020
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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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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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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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” …