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Coalition only in Opposition; Marlon A. Penn Opposition Leader?

February 27th, 2019 | Tags: PVIM NDP PU VIP elections 2019 Virgin Islands
The reality is that the Opposition in Parliament will have a collation of 3 political parties. The National Democratic Party (NDP 1) has three seats, D4, D6, and D8. The Progressives United (PU) has 1, D3 and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) has 1, D2. Photo: Team of Reporters
PU, NDP and PVIM now make up the Opposition. Photo: Team of Reporters
PU, NDP and PVIM now make up the Opposition. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Many political commentators, pundits and social scientist have said the Virgin Islands 2019 General Elections would have resulted in a coalition government.

They were all wrong! The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) won outright with 8 seats. They captured the four At-Large seats and four districts, D1, D5, D7 and D9.

The reality is that the Opposition in Parliament will have a coalition of 3 political parties. The National Democratic Party (NDP 1) has three seats, D4, D6, and D8.  The Progressives United (PU) has 1, D3 and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) has 1, D2.

The Opposition Leader

Our news Centre was advised from other elected Members that there is a member lobbying for Opposition Leader’s post however, it is our understanding that Hon Marlon A. Penn elected member for D8, will be the Opposition Leader having a majority. 

It is unclear when the House of Assembly (HoA) will resume and who will be named Speaker.  

11 Responses to “Coalition only in Opposition; Marlon A. Penn Opposition Leader? ”

  • Listen (27/02/2019, 14:19) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    Come with the substance, stop talking things we already know. Tell us who is in charge of what!
  • wize up (27/02/2019, 14:37) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    fraser have been in opposition for so so so long:
    • ReX FeRal (27/02/2019, 15:43) Like (78) Dislike (4) Reply
      Fraser"s ignorance and quest for power landed him where he is. Had he stayed loyal to the VIP who brought him to prominence he would have been Deputy Premier today. Want all get NONE.
      • wize up (27/02/2019, 19:49) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
        @ Rex FeRal: the Hon Member for # 3 have spent 3 back-to-back terms in the opposition: one can only imagine his level of conversation towards the new premier(what ah ting)
  • Eagle Eye (27/02/2019, 15:18) Like (14) Dislike (8) Reply
    Mark has the biggest voice there
    • wize up (27/02/2019, 19:34) Like (14) Dislike (5) Reply
      @ eagle eye: once mark don’t have power he does not show up to sittings of the house of assembly: he have to take a back seat for 4 years and will there be regular sales at the supermarket
  • daddy (27/02/2019, 16:57) Like (10) Dislike (20) Reply
    That’s a weak opposition
  • Curious Cat (27/02/2019, 18:24) Like (9) Dislike (11) Reply
    Barbara Stevens Defrietas for Speaker.
    VG gurl again.
  • my 2 cents (28/02/2019, 04:41) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
    Esteemed will make a good speaker, he can command the respect of both sides
    • "@ my 2 cents (28/02/2019, 11:54) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
      Barbara Stevens Defreitas is more objective and imperial than the"esteemed one". He displayed some very questionable behavior during this election cycle. It has NOTHING to do with supporting your party, but more so to do with like now, the aftermath.
  • specials (28/02/2019, 15:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Will the monthly specials at OneMart continue? Asking for a friend


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