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Local Politics
Hon Ronnie W. Skelton wants Premier ‘formally recognised’ for devoted service to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Co-founder of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Health and Social Development Minister, the Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), has called for Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, to be formally recognised at an appropriate time in the near future for his service to the Territory.
Who will it be: Ronnie or Myron?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), out of the race for Presidency of his ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) and the upcoming General Elections, the political landscape is now wide open.
‘I will not seek’ another term in office- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands News Online first and accurately reported on June 15, 2018 that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) would announce early this week whether he would contest the upcoming internal elections of the National Democratic Party (NDP).
Opposition Leader to meet Anegada residents on June 10, 2018
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - Opposition Leader Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), has announced that he will meet with residents of Anegada, as part of his meetings around the Territory. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the Anegada Library at 5:00 PM.
Claude Skelton-Cline lambasts Walwyn as 'unfit for leadership'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Less than 48 hours after Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), the Education and Culture Minister, released a video clip announcing that he will be seeking the Presidency of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP)—at its June 23, 2018, internal elections—sections of the public are condemning the decision.
‘I support the peoples’ march & will be there’-Opposition Leader
LITTLE HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI - Opposition Leader, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has publicly declared his support for the ‘Peoples’ March,’ set for Friday June 8, 2018. According to the Opposition Leader, “I support the march and I will be there.”
Premier publicly scolds his deputy, as NDP internal rifts deepen
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), has yet again publicly scolded and distanced himself from statements made by his subordinates—the third such instance in recent months—this time, taking aim at his Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7).
Opposition Leader meets with hundreds in Virgin Gorda
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), says the public has lost confidence in elected officials, and it is time “to flip the pyramid, putting the people at the top”.
Unity? Premier Smith & Opposition Leader Fahie head to UK
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Both the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) and Opposition Leader Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) have announced they will be travelling together to attend a series of meetings in London, the capital of the United Kingdom (UK).
'There will be General Elections no later than November 2018'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- According to the constitution of the Virgin Islands the territory is expected to have its national election in 2019, four years after the last election held in 2015. However, Political and social commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton- Cline believes elections will be much sooner.
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