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No Majority Winner! Negotiations Underway To Form New BVI Government

by pltm
Apr 24, 2023
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(PLTM) - The results for the 2023 general elections are in and no political party has secured enough seats to form the next Government, paving the way for negotiations over the next several hours to hammer out a deal.

Based on the results announced this evening, April 24, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) secured six seats; the National Democratic Party (NDP), three seats; Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), three seats and the Progressives United (PU), one seat.

The results mean that none of the parties have secured the required seven-seat majority in the 13-member House of Assembly (HoA) to form the next Government on their own.

As a result, the BVI's next Government will be a coalition administration.

It should be noted that following a no confidence motion against the VIP earlier this year that led to the removal of Andrew Fahie as Premier, a multi-party grouping formed the Government of National Unity comprising of elected members from the VIP, NDP and PVIM.

It could be several hours before the next coalition Government emerges and a Premier is named.

Winners

VIP – 6 seats Dr. Karl Dawson – First District Luce Hodge-Smith – Fourth District Kye Rymer – Fifth District Natalio Wheatly – Seventh District Vincent Wheatley – Ninth District Sharie de Castro – At-Large

NDP – 3 seats

Myron Walwyn – Sixth District Marlon Penn – Eighth District Lorna Smith – At-Large

PVIM – 3 seats

Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull – Second District Stacey Mather – At-Large Ronnie Skelton – At-Large

PU – 1 seat

Julian Fraser – Third District

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De Watcha

Well, Fraser make a Fri.... Went on his podium and joined forces with PVIM and when time come to rally and form a Government he playing hardball. Apparently that was just for the Skelton votes. Big joker.\n\nI can say this is going to be a serious House of Assembly. No lateness and no crazy Bills getting first, second and third readings in one sitting as there is now a formidable Opposition who will let the people know what is going on. We need a strong Speaker for this. This classroom is going to be rowdy. No kick me signs, Guys.

Dealer

Lorna did the same thing. She went on the Podium and joined with the NDP and kicked them in the rear when they were not looking. Those guys did not even know when she made the decision to abscond. Seems like she did not invite them to join her in the house of honey.

As long as Fraser is not Premier

That young man Aaron he did well and he would have beaten Fraser but, OJ DERAILED IT. That opportunist knew he could not beat Aaron so he put himself in the race to get the votes from family and friends. LISTEN UP OJ, you will never get elected in office no matter how hard you try. So give it a rest. Next election time, Aaron is going to aced it. You are not cut out for politics OJ AKA THE OPPORTUNIST.

True Colors Showing

Well, now Lorna Switch corners, and VIP is back in power!

Concern Lady

I think Marlon Penn for Premier, he was there holding the wheel all along. Ronnie for Deputy, but his ego is above him so we will see. The rest can be easily worked out. my 2cents.\nJGD

Concern gentleman

This man believe he is God, his Ego will be his downfall

Nonsense

U talking nonsense ronnie is the man

@concern lady

Please I hate to disrespect the weaker sex especially when talking pup. Are you concern lady or stupid lady. I am an ndp tell me what wheel Marlon hold. Marlon is a pathetically weak leader. We want Lorna or Walwyn.

Can’t believe

YOU SLOW IDIOTS, YES IDIOTS BUSH PEOPLE IN D3 VOTE FRASER BACK IN. YOU ALL WILL CONTINUE TO STAY COMPLACENT IN YOUR UP AND COMING 3RD WORLD GHETTO. FRASER IS LIVING LIKE A KING IN PLEASANT VALLEY AND THE MAJORITY OF D3 IS LIVING LIKE PHEASANTS WITHOUT RUNNING WATER AND STINKING LOOKING POLLUTED HARBOR AND A WHOLE LOT MORE. Y’ALL LOOK LIKE SOME DAMN FOOLS DOWN IN THE 3rd. PAT YOURSELVES ON THE BACKS COMPLACENT IDIOTS.

my 2 cents

the Honorable Premier , Marlon Penn district 8 candidate

Minority Government

We may end up with a minority government if the other parties fail to unite. VIP wifh six is the majority in the house right now.

musa

best wishes\n

musa

best wishes\n

musa

best wishes\n

musa

best wishes\n

Truth

Premiers lack of robust endorsement for Hon C Malone and Hon V Wheatley has likely cost him is Premiership . By the strong showing of Hon. Walwyn it is clear that voters have some doubts of the veracity or at least motivations of the COI , yet there was no strong unequivocal support of those 2 loyal Representatives from the Premier leaving doubt in the electorate. \nHis actions were more that of a District representative rather then a party Leader. District were left to fend for themselves . It is apparent that this Premier preferred the coalition Government that he put selected rather than have one that the people elected. He may soon have that wish of a coalition Government but sadly he may not be part of it.

Waiting on the Gov.

Ronnie. Marlon. Why this taking so long. ?. You all should have known this will be the out come. You all should have already have this figured out..Unless the Gov. Don\'t want some holding ministries.. Now if Frazer making noise and confusion for a ministry. I think Agriculture and fisheries is the best fit for him...

Not too fast..

This is how I see it, Either Lorna, Mather or Myron will Join with VIP When Frazer starts with his tantrum and bullying and starts fighting for power, then Ronnie will resign..That\'s how I see it. What I am hoping for is a change,. The way the country need it to be, Ronnie Premier, Marlon deputy, Lorna, Mitch, Myron each gets a ministry. Mather Junior minister, Frazer needs to sit in the back and relax work along..I am not ruling out another VIP coalition with Sowande as Premier again..

VIP is in the best position with six elected members.

Obviously

Both Julian and Lorna have offered to join the VIP if they can be Premier!

musa

V.I SPOKES MAN

In this case, England should take over the country. We can start seeing this is not going to end well.

Two Capable Premier. Ronnie R Sowande

Any Party so desperate to Make Lorna or Frazer Premier just get control will be a Garbage party. Then both Frazer and Lorna will be a huge disappointment and their true colours of being power hungry will come to light and they will be done.

Resident

I hope that they keep Sowande and his team out the government.PVIM, NDP and Fraser need to form the government

Agree

Highly agree

Scrabble

Sowanda and his team win six seats

BVIslander

Stop your ugliness it reflects on you inside and out..

Resident

I hope that they keep Sowande and his team out the government.PVIM, NDP and Fraser need to form the government

Jah know

When can\'t stop vip ndp pvim and Fraser will never work together you will see the cow jump over the moon frist

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