On Sunday February 5, 2023, the Virgin Islands Party released an initial list of some 10 persons who would be seeking election under their party banner. Missing from that list however, was At Large Member of the House of Assembly and member of the VIP, Junior Minister for Trade the Honourable Shereen Flax-Charles. This came as a shock to some but certainly not a surprise to many as rumours have been swirling for months as it relates to her position in the party.

In reports just reaching our news room, the Deputy Director of the BVI Tourist Board, Rhodni Skelton is no longer employed at the BVI Tourist Board. He has been at the Board for some 19 years.

Information reaching our newsroom is that Wife of former Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith is intending to throw her hat in the political ring this election cycle.

In a stunning defeat, Hon. Natalio Wheatley has regained leadership of the VIP with a 60-12 vote.

In a message sent out this morning, Lesmore Smith has confirmed his intentions to contest the upcoming general elections as an At Large Candidate under the PVIM banner.

The show will see a return after a short hiatus. Cut Deep will run daily from 9 to 11:30 am via its Facebook page starting Tuesday February 7th.

Information reaching our news room is that the Honourable Carvin Malone will be crossing the floor and rejoining the Unity Government during the House of Assembly sitting this morning, February 2, 2023.

In a recent report issued by Premier Natalio Wheatley in the House of Assembly, a total of 418 persons have registered for the Government’s RATED Programme, with only 76 being placed to date, and of that 76, 80% placed in landscaping and field work. But are these registrations genuine and are the placements voluntary?