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…laude Skelton Cline says the rush of aspiring politicians gearing up for the next general election may be based on a risky assumption: that the House of Assembly will expand from 13 to 15 members in time to create two additional At Large seats. “Everybody and…
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…maged its credibility and is no longer a viable option for government in the next general elections, following fresh internal fractures emerging after the election of Hon. Marlon Penn as party Chairman. Skelton Cline delivered the stinging assessment on his Ho…
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…r Vanterpool lost the internal contest to Hon. Marlon Penn. In the days leading up to the election, Vanterpool had heavily branded his vehicle with NDP campaign material, only for the signage to disappear almost immediately after the results were announced, fu…
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…der Mark Vanterpool, who said the government's latest promises are coming only as another election draws near. Responding to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley's State of the Territory Address, Vanterpool argued that while residents heard about numerous initiatives a…
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…nfulfilled,” Penn said. “Now, with just over a year before a constitutionally due general election, we are being asked to believe that everything will suddenly be delivered in the next 13 months.” Penn contended that residents need more than promises and rheto…
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…eing driven by sound economic planning or political considerations, noting that a general election is constitutionally due within the next 13 months. Penn also challenged the government to produce the business case supporting the investment and disclose how an…
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…cisions are making it easier for political challengers to gain traction ahead of the next election. “You're doing some things that's causing you to lose the game when these other so-called parties and these upstarts are coming after you,” Skelton Cline said. “…
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…s calling on voters to remove all 13 members of the House of Assembly at the next general election and replace them with new leadership, arguing that the current political class has failed to address the issues affecting residents. Meanwhile, Skelton Cline als…
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…o Wheatley, Premier and Minister of Finance. Scatliffe-Leonard contested the 2023 General Elections as an independent candidate, losing to Wheatley. In an interview with BVI Platinum News, Scatliffe-Leonard said she now believes contesting under a political pa…
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…t (PLM). The former Fourth District Representative, who plans to contest the next general election, said his focus is on building a better Virgin Islands. “I'm about building a legacy in this country to help move it in the right direction. That's all I am doin…
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…vement (PLM) was formed after his loss in the National Democratic Party’s recent internal elections. Speaking to reporters during the movement’s launch last evening May 13, Vanterpool denied claims that he was bitter over losing the race for party chairman to…
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…p from regional brands Angostura Rum and Blue Mountain Coffee. Kepstar also promoted its selection of Caribbean seasonings, spices, sauces, beverages and other products, giving patrons a flavorful introduction to Caribbean culture. The students welcomed visito…
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