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Local Politics

December 17th, 2018
“Somebody needs to be fired!,” Fahie on delayed reopening of W.E. Ferry Jetty

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has expressed deep frustration at the constantly delayed reopening of the Soper’s Hole West End Ferry Jetty.

December 17th, 2018
Hon Fahie knew PVIM would come for his position

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Opposition Leader and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) revealed that he knew the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM)—headed by Former National Democratic Party (NDP1) member, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL)—would make the power play to take the Leader of the Opposition post away from the VIP.

December 16th, 2018
Co-father of VI, Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE turns 85!

McNAMARA, Tortola, VI - The Co-father of the Virgin Islands (VI) Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, turned 85 years of age on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

December 15th, 2018
'Mitch' calls Hon Fahie a liar; Says he never asked to join VIP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) aka ‘Mitch,’ of the new Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), lashed out at Opposition Leader and Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Chairman, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) for claiming that he asked to join the VIP.

December 15th, 2018
War of words: Walwyn lambasts Governor & Auditor General!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Some twenty four hours after Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert told the public that he has advanced the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Wall Report—by Auditor General (AG) Ms Sonia M. Webster—to the Police for further action, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) has reacted by lambasting both the Governor and the AG.

December 14th, 2018
'I can confirm I have the wall report’- CoP Michael B. Mathews

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Speaking exclusively to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), this afternoon, Friday, December 14, 2018, Police Commissioner Michael B. Mathews confirmed that in his possession is the Auditor General’s (AG) Report—received from Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert aka ‘Gus’—on the small wall constructed by Education and Culture Minister, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) around the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).

December 14th, 2018
Hon Fahie Out! Hon Skelton In! As pending new Opposition Leader

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on December 11, 2018, pundits within the breakaway group, Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), headed by Party Chairman Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) have taken steps to secure the Opposition Leader post within the Virgin Islands’ House of Assembly (HoA).

December 14th, 2018
ESHS Wall Corruption Report now with Police - Gov Jaspert

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert is now breaking his silence on the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Wall Project—commissioned by Co-Leader of Government and Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL)—with regards to the way forward, following recommendations in the Auditor General’s (AG) Report.

December 13th, 2018
NDP Spirit is a 'Selfish Spirit' – Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Following the release of the National Democratic Party’s (NDP) new ‘Commitment of Service’ on December 10, 2018, ‘Honestly Speaking’ host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has ‘called out’ the entire NDP, for being selfish and incompetent.

December 13th, 2018
‘I did not interfere’- Hon Fahie on VIP At-Large internal elections

BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - In their first talk show ‘Let’s Talk’ aired on ZBVI 780 AM last evening Wednesday, December 12, 2018—following the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) internal At-Large elections—Opposition Leader and Chairman of the VIP, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has completely distanced himself from rumors that he interfered with the elections.

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