UNITY GOVERNMENT WILL NOT CONTINUE AFTER GENERAL ELECTION

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

POLICE ACT 2023: IS IT GOING TOO FAR?

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

VI FAR OFF FROM ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE SAYS DR. PICKERING

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

FLAX-CHARLES HAS ANOTHER CHANCE TO BE RATIFIED AT SPECIAL VIP CONVENTION

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

VIP SELECTS 10 TO RUN IN THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTION – 3 POSITIONS REMAIN OPEN

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

VIP CONGRESS ELECTION RESULTS IN LINE WITH GOAL OF HAVING A UNITED TEAM

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

NATURAL RESOURCES MINISTRY TO TEAM UP WITH RVIPF TO ENFORCE BEACH POLICY

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