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March 2nd, 2017
It’s ‘crazy’ that banks don’t accept NHI card as ID- Hon Skelton

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A concern that members of the public have raised before- banks refusing to accept a National Health Insurance (NHI) card as a form of identification- was brought to the House of Assembly on March 1, 2017 by Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL).

January 9th, 2017
‘John I. Cline must resign as Chairman of BVIHSA Board’- Premier Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Our newsroom has been staking out the Government Headquarters in Road Town today January 9, 2017 for a bombshell announcement as the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration continues their tribal infighting.

January 6th, 2017
‘I agree with Ms P; Give Ronnie MF & Dr Smith should listen’- John I. Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In another bombshell and candid answer, there has been yet another call for new leadership of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), along with an immediate switch in portfolio, giving former Finance [2003-2007] Minister Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) the portfolio of Finance.

January 4th, 2017
‘NDP spring has dried up!’ Strong supporter Mrs Parsons fires shot!

MANCHESTER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- One of the strongest supporters over the years of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the spokeswoman for the organisation, particularly during the 2011 and 2015 political campaigns, former Legislator Mrs Eileene L. Parsons has penned a very strong letter to her party.

December 12th, 2016
Move out ‘non-performers’ in BVIHSA - Hon Skelton to Bishop Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a stern manner, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) charged Chairman of the Board of Directors of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John I. Cline to move out non-performers in the health system.

December 10th, 2016
SSB plugs $1.4M for Imaging Unit of Peebles Hospital

niceROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Critical to delivering a comprehensive health care package is a modern Imaging Unit and two years after opening the new Peebles Hospital in Road Town, Tortola, the institution commissioned theirs on December 9, 2016.

November 7th, 2016
Healthcare providers raking in millions under NHI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information unearthed by this news site has revealed that since the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme started in January of 2016 healthcare providers in the Virgin Islands (VI) have gotten rich overnight.

November 3rd, 2016
Hon Skelton accuses Gov Duncan of trying to bring back slavery!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has made it public that he needs the help of Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3) to combat what seems to be an attempt by the governorship to return the Virgin Islands’ (British) to one of a slavery leadership.

October 26th, 2016
Social Development Dept bombarded with retirees seeking help- Hon Skelton

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While admitting that it is better late than never and not to score any political points, Minister responsible for Health and Social Development, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton has said synchronising the age of retirement with the age that retirees receive Social Security, is simply the right thing to do.

September 24th, 2016
18 confirmed Zika cases in VI; 36 suspected– Hon Ronnie W. Skelton

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After an onslaught on the media over reports of Zika virus infections in the Virgin Islands by first term representative Hon Melvin 'Mitch' Turnbull, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton has announced that there are now 18 reported cases of Zika infections here.

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