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Vanterpool has left NDP, party confirms
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (384+ words) The National Democratic Party (NDP) has confirmed that former legislator Mark Vanterpool is no longer part of the organisation, following his loss of the party's chairmanship race. Outgoing NDP president John Cline said Vanterpool's departure comes after he failed to…...
Premier unveils UK constitutional negotiating contingent
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (290+ words) Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has secured approval in the House of Assembly for a contingent that will represent the Virgin Islands in constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom, marking the next step in a long-running review of the territory's governance…...
Gov't outlines items selected for proposed basket of goods
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (474+ words) The government has identified a list of essential food, household, and hygiene items to form part of a proposed "basket of goods" aimed at easing the rising cost of living in the Virgin Islands, Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna…...
Vanterpool raised several concerns with NDP before internal election
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (308+ words) A leaked letter seen by BVI News has revealed that former legislator Mark Vanterpool raised concerns about the National Democratic Party's (NDP) internal election process days before the party's April 18 internal election. Vanterpool, who went on to lose the chairmanship…...
Willock refers to himself as "D3 candidate
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (277+ words) A recent social media post by former House Speaker Julian Willock has sparked fresh speculation about his political intentions, after a video shared to his Facebook page on April 18 described him as a "Third District candidate." The label, prominently displayed…...
Skelton Cline blasts arbitrary governance, targets Lorna Smith
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (409+ words) Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has accused government ministers of acting arbitrarily and undermining national development, singling out Junior Minister Lorna Smith in his latest critique of governance in the Virgin Islands. Speaking on his Honestly Speaking programme, Skelton Cline argued…...
Vanterpool's moves after NDP chairmanship loss spark questions
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (216+ words) Questions are emerging within political circles following recent moves by former legislator Mark Vanterpool in the aftermath of the National Democratic Party's (NDP) April 18 congress, which featured internal leadership elections. While Vanterpool has not publicly addressed the change, the development…...
Former Accountant General blamed for $5 M Bank of Asia deposit
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (799+ words) Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has singled out former Accountant General Arnold Ainsley as the official responsible for authorising a controversial $5 million government deposit into the now-defunct Bank of Asia. Speaking during a press briefing yesterday, April 20, the Premier said the…...
Overstudied! Premier frustrated over airport expansion delays
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (401+ words) Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed mounting frustration over continued delays to the long-awaited expansion of the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, blaming repeated requests from the United Kingdom government for additional studies. Speaking at a recent press briefing, Premier…...
I have the capacity to lead NDP and the territory " Penn
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (300+ words) Newly elected National Democratic Party (NDP) chairman Marlon Penn has pushed back against criticisms about his readiness to lead, declaring that he has the experience and ability to guide both the party and the territory. Penn, speaking after securing the…...