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Banks telling people foolishness- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has blasted banks in the Virgin Islands for what he called “asking them [residents] to do all sort of foolish things that doesn’t make any sense and putting people through additional expenses” following damages to their properties by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September.
$15M to help repair homes - Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Residents of the territory have been given the assurance that the National Democratic Party (NDP) government has monies set aside, $15M, to lend persons in need to repair their homes.
'Don’t always wait for ambulance' – Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has welcomed the addition of two new ambulances to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) but stressed that more importantly persons should place emphasis on getting the sick to access needed health care should no ambulance be available at any given time.
'Dr Smith is ill prepared for Finance portfolio'- John I Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In another bombshell statement from a National Democratic Party (NDP) member, Bishop John I. Cline has told an online radio station that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) is not capable of running the Finance Ministry portfolio and "only his pride have him holding on to it."
Hons Skelton & Pickering best suited to lead VI – Claude O. Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “Is Dr Smith’s successor sitting among those senior cabinet members?” was the question put recently to Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline by the host of JTV CH 55 “Big Story”, Peta-Gay Coombs to which he give a first-time heard assessment as to who in his mind is best fitted for the Premiership of the Virgin Islands (UK), replacing Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL).
Health Minister salutes sacked BVIHSA Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At a simple ceremony last Friday, April 21, 2017 at Peebles Hospital in Road Town, sacked Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John I. Cline was made to stand and take a bow and the audience filled the room with a loud round of applause.
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).
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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