Elections 2023
VIP District 8 Candidate Allen Wheatley Will Focus On Residents’ Pressing Problems Over The Next Three Weeks
Many residents in East End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, yesterday morning heard the moving sounds of a trumpet.
As they drove along the Parham Town, they were pleasantly surprised that the lone musician was Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Eighth Electoral District Candidate Allen Wheatley.
When asked by jahphixtelevision.com for the reason behind the roadside music, Wheatley explained that he was “saluting my cousin and constituent who was in the hearse getting his final drive in the Village. I was playing taps.”
On the election front, the VIP politician added that campaigning is “a challenge but (I’m) making progress.”
Wheatley, a former financial secretary in the BVI, plans to spend the last three weeks before election day on April 24 “campaigning in the district. Resolving constituents problems, especially with government in areas such as trade licenses, work permits, immigration time, tax matters, custom duties, crown leases, construction contracts, etc”
He added that he will also be focusing on assisting with the senior citizen programme and “addressing district problems such as sewerage and getting more attention to the two local schools.”
His company Phoenix Consulting will be adopting the Willard Wheatley Primary School this month, Wheatley revealed.
He is up against National Democratic Party (NDP) incumbent Marlon Penn, a member of the house of assembly since 2011.
Penn is the chairman of the NDP and was the Minister for Health and Social Development in the 2022-2023 Unity Government.
A total of 42 candidates have so far registered with the Office of the Supervisor of Elections – 13 from VIP, nine from NDP and another nine from the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM).
The 11 other candidates are independents or represent smaller parties.
The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) is fielding a full roster of 13 candidates – four territorial at-large and nine district candidates.
VIP other district candidates are Dr Karl Dawson (First District), Marieta Flax-Headley (Second District), Kevin Smith (Third District), Luce Hodge-Smith (Fourth District), Deputy Premier Kye Rymer (Fifth District), Alvera Maduro-Caines (Sixth District), Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley ( Seventh District), and Vincent Wheatley (Ninth District.)
While the party’s territorial at-large candidates are Neville Smith, Carvin Malone, Sharie De Castro, Zoe J. Walcott.
Nomination Day is April 13.
Elections 2023
Virgin Islands Releases 2024 Preliminary Voters List for Public Review
The 2024 Preliminary Voters List for the Virgin Islands has been released for public review, as mandated by Section 18 (6) of the Elections Act 1994 and its amendments. The list includes a total of 16,106 registered voters across the Territory’s nine electoral districts.
Supervisor of Elections, Scherrie Griffin, emphasised the importance of this review process, urging the public to ensure their information is accurate. “The publication of the Preliminary Voters List plays a crucial role in keeping the Territory’s Voters List up-to-date throughout the year. It is essential that individuals check their registration details for their respective districts,” Griffin stated.
The list is available for inspection at 48 locations throughout the Virgin Islands, including supermarkets, clinics, bars, restaurants, stores, government buildings, and the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. Additionally, the list can be accessed online at bvi.gov.vg/elections.
Those with objections or claims regarding the list must submit them between September 6 and 19 at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, located in the Creque Building on Main Street, Tortola.
Elections 2023
Voter Registration Now Open: Residents Urged to Register and Update Information
The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is reminding the public that voter registration is currently open. Eligible individuals are encouraged to register.
According to Section (2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, eligibility to vote requires being a Belonger aged 18 or older and domiciled in the Virgin Islands.
To register, individuals must present a Virgin Islands Passport with an embossed seal, a Belonger’s Card, or a Belonger’s Certificate. A Naturalisation Certificate dated before June 15, 2007, is also acceptable.
Furthermore, Section 17(1) of the Elections (Amendment) Act No. 14 of 2011 states:
“A registered voter who is ordinarily resident in the Territory and who moves his place of residence from within one local electoral district or polling division to another, may have his name transferred to the list of voters for the local electoral district or polling division to which he has moved if he applies on Form No. 9 and establishes, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Elections, proof of residence within the local electoral district or polling division to which he/she has moved.”
Individuals who have changed their residence and wish to transfer their registration are encouraged to apply. Supporting documents for a transfer can include cable, water, electricity, or telephone bills, a rent receipt, lease agreement, or a notarized document stating the new address.
Registration and Transfer forms are available at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, Road Town Post Office, the District Offices on Anegada and Virgin Gorda, and the Government Office on Jost Van Dyke. These forms can also be accessed online at BVI Government’s website under the services tab.
For further information, please contact the Office of the Supervisor of Elections at 284-468-4380 or 284-468-3701 Ext. 4380 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The office is located at Creque’s Building, #216 Upper Main Street, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
Elections 2023
Voter ID Card Issuance Resumes in the British Virgin Islands
The Office of the Supervisor of Elections in the British Virgin Islands has announced the resumption of Voter Identification Card issuance.
To obtain the card, individuals must provide proof of identity along with updated registration information.
Accepted documents for proof of identity include a BVI Passport with an embossed seal, a Belonger Card, a Belonger Certificate, a Certificate of Naturalization (issued before June 15, 2007), or a previous Voter Identification Card if applicable.
Applicants seeking to change their name on the card or transfer their registration must submit specific documents. For a change of name, individuals must complete Form No.3 [Claim Form] in person at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, accompanied by documents such as a Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, or Deed Poll. For transferring registration, Form No. 9 [Transfer of Registration] must be filled out in person at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, along with additional proof of identity.
Additionally, applicants must provide proof of residence, which can include utility bills (Cable, Water, Electricity, or Telephone), rental receipts with the new address, or a notarized document from the head of household/lessee confirming residency.
It’s essential to note that utility bills or receipts must be dated within two months prior to the application date for a Voter Identification Card.
For further inquiries and information, individuals are encouraged to contact the Office of the Supervisor of Elections at 284-468-4380 or via email at electionsoffice@gov.vg.
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