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Hon Penn calls for political maturity in HoA debates
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Virgins Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HOA) Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for political maturity in debates within the House.
Make healthy food more attractive, lower tariffs on imports– Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) said healthy foods should be made more attractive, and the tariffs on those foods should be reduced in the face of the high cases of chronic non-communicable diseases affecting the Virgin Islands.
‘Best they loose the sheep & goats in Farmers' Market'- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- In his string of criticisms against the sitting government, the man who has said he is ready to be the next Premier of the Virgin Islands, Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), has warned of “smoke and mirrors” come elections season.
Board member posts given as reward for support @ polls- Hon Penn claims
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has claimed that instead of competency and experience being at the core for selecting statutory boards members, these posts are being filled by persons who supported the government at the polls.
Opposition Leader says he is 'ready' to become Premier
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has promised his constituents that if he is elected into the office of Premier, he would not be a dictator.
Premier: ‘I could’ve shut my mouth’ on hiring advisers like other Gov'ts
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) told his constituents in the First Electoral District on Sunday, September 5, 2021, he could have been silent about hiring ministerial political advisers like past governments in the Virgin Islands.
NDP Gov’t removed one of the best Accountant Generals in VI- Premier Fahie
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- With the Leader of the Honourable Opposition Marlon A. Penn (R8) insinuating that former acting Accountant General Laurel L. Smith was treated unfairly by the incumbent government, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had cause to remind him that it was in fact the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government that had such an unpleasant history.
Hon Penn calls for development of a local ‘innovation lab’ to cultivate ideas
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for the development of a local innovation lab to incubate new ideas and bring new innovations to the territory’s business sector.
BVIEC spending more than earning- Info in HoA reveals
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) may be raking in millions per year in revenues; however, this does not mean the Corporation is any better off.
No attempts to 'shut down Opposition' in HoA- Speaker Willock
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Julian Willock has shut down claims by Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) of attempts to suppress the Opposition in the House of Assembly (HoA).
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