The coalition National Unity Government will cease to exist after the House of Assembly has been dissolved to allow for the 2023 General Election. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley gave the confirmation during his Virgin Islands Party Congress Election last Sunday, stating that the Unity Government has served its intended purpose. He said moving … Continued
Attorney Daniel Davies recently paid a visit to our studio to discuss the concerns of the Community and the Legal Fraternity surrounding the Police Act 2023. This bill will, among other things, heighten the authority of the Police Force by circumventing the need for court approval for warrants and the gathering of evidence. Ronn Grant … Continued
Former Deputy Premier, At Large Candidate Dr Kedrick Pickering believes despite recent discussions surrounding a Territory’ onward march, the Virgin Islands is not anywhere close to achieving Independence. Dr Pickering spoke during a recent guest appearance on the UMOJA talk show. According to Pickering, while self determination and independence is inevitable there are key processes … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Shereen Flax-Charles will have another opportunity to submit her application if she intends to run as a Virgin Islands Party candidate in the upcoming election. Flax-Charles, who is presently the Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Agriculture and Fisheries, did not satisfy the provisions of the VIP Congress constitution … Continued
The Virgin Islands Party has confirmed 10 of its 13 candidates to run in the upcoming General Election. Some of the candidates were elected while the remaining were ratified during the party’s congress election on Sunday, February 5th. Re-elected Chairman of the VIP and Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley listed … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said the results from the Congress Election on Sunday, aligns with the Virgin Islands Party’s overall goal to head into this year’s General Election as a united team. Premier Wheatley was elected Chairman after winning 60 votes to 12 against Territorial-At-Large Representative Hon. Carvin … Continued
The VIP created history on Sunday by electing for the first time in its history two females to lead the executive level of the party with Sharia De Castro being elected President and Zoe Walcott Vice-President. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley said he is happy with the candidates that were … Continued
Territorial at Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone crossed the floor to re-join the National Unity Government. This development was announced by Speaker of the House of Assembly Corine George-Massicote on Thursday. This is the second time that Malone has crossed the floor of the House of Assembly, in less than a year. Malone separated from … Continued
The Ministry of Natural Resources will be collaborating with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and a number of other departments to enforce the territory’s beach policy. Minister for Natural Resources Honourable Melvin Turnbull said the time has come where his ministry will no longer tolerate the actions of persons who continue to violate the … Continued
In an effort to improve measures of combating crime and modernising the judicial system in the territory, the Government of the Virgin Islands will be amending several dated legislations as well as introducing new bills such as the Witness Anonymity Legislation. This was announced during the Speech from the Throne on Tuesday by His Excellency … Continued
