OJ Smith In The Third As VIP Presents Full Slate

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March 15, 2023 9:38 pm AST
BVI Platinum News | March 15, 2023 9:38 pm AST
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From left : Kevin OJ Smith and Marieta Flax-Headley (Photo Credit: File )
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From left : Kevin OJ Smith and Marieta Flax-Headley (Photo Credit: File )

Kevin 'OJ' Smith, a former National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate, has been confirmed to contest the upcoming General Elections under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).

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Smith, who was contracted as a special advisor in the Premier's office under former Premier Andrew Fahie, will contest the Third District seat, which he previously lost to long-time incumbent, Hon. Julian Fraser.

The other candidates who are now confirmed to the VIP slate are Zoe Walcott as At-Large candidate; Marieta Flax-Headley in the Second District and in the Fourth District, Luce Hodge-Smith.

As reported previously, in the First District the VIP will field Dr. Karl Dawson; Fifth District, Hon. Kye Rymer; Sixth District, Hon. Alvera Maduro-Caines; Seventh District; Dr. Natalio Wheatley; Eight District, Allen Wheatley; and the Ninth District, Hon. Vincent Wheatley.

The other At-Large Candidates are Hon. Neville Smith; Hon. Carvin Malone; Hon. Sharie deCastro.

A special meeting of the party's congress was held to ratify the remaining candidates for the general elections.

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The party will official launch its 2023 campaign on Friday, March 16, at the Island Pot on Virgin Gorda.

The VIP is the first party to announce a full slate for the General Elections slated for April 24.

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