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Hon Skelton blasts Walwyn! Says he is incapable of managing Territory’s affairs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), has come out swinging against his political nemesis, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL)— recently elected Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP)—saying the Minister for Education and Culture, is incapable of managing the affairs of the Territory.
No mandate for 'lame duck' Premier in UK talks'- Jamal S. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party (NDP) Government led by Premier, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, has “no mandate to hold any discussions on anything, much less the critical decisions being taken in London to use the Overseas Territories to replace Britain's involvement in the Galileo Satellite Network (similar to GPS used in the USA).”
Late starts, Illegal sittings: Integrity of HoA falling – Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ahead of the Thursday, December 13, 2018, sitting of the Virgin Islands’ (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Opposition Leader and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has brought the integrity of the House into question, following its persistent late starts and recent attempt by the Premier to breach House protocols at an illegal sitting.
VIP political newbie holds great potential—Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP)Honourable, Andrew A. Fahie (R1), was high in commendation for ideas—that are beneficial for the development of the Territory—which came to the fore by ‘political newbie,’ Ms Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson, during her internal campaign with the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) recently.
Carnel D. Clyne In! As VIP second district candidate
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands News Online, has been reliably informed by senior Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Officials, that Mr Carnel D. Clyne, a BVI Tourist Board Official, has been selected to run in the Second District for the party at the upcoming General Elections.
HoA to meet December 13, 2018, following illegal sitting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) will meet again on Thursday, December 13, 2018, after what the Opposition described as, and was confirmed by the Speaker to be ‘an illegal sitting’ that was attempted on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
VIP elections slate embraces greater representation, diversity—Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Most of the voting members of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) are below the age of 40, and the outcome of the December, 1, 2018, internal elections, is testimony to the fact the party is in fact diverse, with widespread representation and with a strong focus on women and youth.
DeCastro, Smith, Flax-Charles & Malone In! As VIP At-Large Candidates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The main opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP), today, December 1, 2018, voted for its four At-Large candidates, to join its ticket for the 2019 General Election.
VIP votes today for 4 At-Large Candidates for 2019 election slate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The main Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP), will today, December 1, 2018, vote for four Candidates, to join its ticket for the 2019 General Election.
Is Dr. Pickering out of Walwyn’s NDP?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The man who has represented the seventh district—Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering—from 1999 to current, under the National Democratic Party (NDP) banner (Walwyn’s wing) seems to have been forced out of the party.