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'You failed that test' as Leader of the Opposition 'spectacularly'- Hon Walwyn told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The eyes of Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) appeared to nearly pop out of their sockets when he was told at an Opposition Press Conference on August 14, 2025, that the recent failed Motion of No Confidence against Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and the Government of the Virgin Islands also represented a failure on his part as Leader of the Opposition.
Hons Skelton & Penn snub Hon Walwyn’s Opposition press conference
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After failing to get support from even his own Opposition members on his recent Vote of No Confidence motion brought against the Government of the Virgin Islands in the House of Assembly (HoA), Leader of the Opposition and premier-hopeful Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) failed to get all of his Opposition members to his press conference on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Running or not, I have love for my people- Fmr Speaker Julian Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and businessman, Mr Julian Willock, has left many still wondering if he will run for office in District Three during the next general elections, as his bid depends on the decision of the Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3).
Hon Melvin M. Turnbull suggests Alliance will become a political party
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has referenced an Alliance government, sparking interest in whether the three Opposition members, who are part of what was described as a Parliamentary alliance, now make up a new political party.
‘I truly believe in being the next elected’ rep for D3- Aaron F. Parillon
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- General elections might be two years away, but the campaigning seems to have started early, including by Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn, who has been buying up much airtime to criticise the current government and trying to portray himself as Premier material.
Hon Walwyn In! Hon Skelton Out! as new Opposition Leader in HoA Shake-up
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- The ink has not dried on the appointment of Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) as Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Is it the Opposition that should face a Vote of No Confidence?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— They were supposed to be the most formidable Opposition in Virgin Islands history, a united force standing against the government, ready to hold the administration accountable and fight for the people. Instead, they have become a house of cards—weak, chaotic, and consumed by egos and personal ambitions.
Opposition Leader denies knowledge of internal coup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a candid exchange during a joint Opposition press conference on Friday, January 17, 2025, the Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), denied knowledge of an alleged internal coup within the Opposition ranks but confirmed discussions aimed at fostering unity among Opposition parties.
The Opposition is ‘not going to get together’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline believes a unity government needs to be formed because it is in the best interest of the country.
Hon Lorna Smith hits back @ Premier over firing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has shared via her Facebook page today, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, her official response to her termination notice as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade in late October 2024.
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