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HoA needs 'proper protocols' for Members here & gone – Hon Julian Fraser, RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has called for a day of remembrance for fallen heroes of the Territory, as he claims they are not given proper respect by Members of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI).
It was glamour, style, culture, sophistication & politics @ VIP 47th Anniversary Gala
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - It was the only place to be for the, who’s who, of the Virgin Islands (VI) political and social class.
New Political Party led by Hon Ronnie W. Skelton to be launched in weeks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The chatter and speculation is over, as Virgin Islands News Online can now confirm that there is another new political party coming and will be launched in the coming weeks, in time for the 2019, General Elections.
Virgin Islands' party politics
BY Dickson C. Igwe
In 20-years, the state of Virgin Islands (VI) politics has never seen the flux and flow it sees today.
Julio S. Henry challenges remaining Ministers to force elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The recent happenings in the political area of the Virgin Islands (VI) has been likened to that of “soap-opera” by popular commentator, Julio S. Henry, aka, 'Sam' who still feels Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), should give up the Minister of Finance portfolio.
‘I wish to be sitting with the Opposition’ - Hon Turnbull on resignation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) continues to suffer a brutal onslaught of resignations in key leadership positions, the latest 'Thrushy' to leave the nest, Honourable, Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) aka ‘Mitch,’ has unapologetically declared his intention, to sit with the the Opposition in the Virgin Islands’ (VI) House of Assembly (HoA).
Fired Minister: If you are not with Gov’t, you are with the Opposition-Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – There is a government and an opposition in all democracies and if you are not with the government, then you are with the opposition.
NDP's 'corruption' threatens VI's stability-Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Chairman and Leader of the Opposition Honourable, Andrew A. Fahie (R1), believes corruption and poor financial management by the National Democratic Party (NDP), has now muddied the Territory’s relations and negotiating powers with the United Kingdom (UK) and threatens the Virgin Island’s (VI) political stability, at its very core.
Another 'Thrushy' flies out: Hon Turnbull leaves NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Democratic Party (NDP) continues to disintegrate with another 'thrushy' flying the Coop.
No By-Elections! General Elections to be held by April 16, 2019—Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) will no longer be holding By-Election for the Fifth District, to fill the vacant seat left with the untimely death of Honourable Delores Lettsome-Christopher, but will instead go to General Elections by April 16, 2019.