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PVIM-NDP 2 launches Wade N. Smith for District 5
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - In front of a modest crowd, the National Democratic Party (NDP 1), breakaway group known as the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM–NDP2) launched former Comptroller of Customs, Wade N. Smith as their candidate in District Five.
2019 action plan requires 'all hands on deck'—Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Progressive Virgin Island Movement (PVIM), Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) is cautioning Virgin Islander’s that the action plan for whoever is successful following the imminent General Elections, will have to be executed in a short period and will require all hands on deck.
Hon Ronnie W. Skelton admits, mistakes but won’t be led by another
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), believes even though many believe he was too tight with the Territory’s finances and has made mistakes, he is still the best person to lead the Virgin Islands (VI) into the future.
Flax-Brutus heading BVITB for 3 more years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Directors of the BVI Tourist Board have renewed the contract of its Tourist Board Director, Ms Sharon P. Flax-Brutus.
Another new Political Party emerges - Reform Action Alliance (RAA)
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The political temperature in the Virgin Islands (VI) is heating up with yet another new political party formed called the Reform Action Alliance (RAA).
PHOTO of the DAY: Lonely at the top, New Opposition Leader Skelton seated
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While he waited for his Opposition colleagues to arrive, new Leader of the Opposition Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) took his seat today Friday, December 28, 2018, in the House of Assembly (HoA).
3 Opposition Leaders in 3 years for HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Third House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) was a historic one. It was the first time in local political history that there were three different Opposition Leaders in the life of one Assembly.
“This role is not about power” - Hon Skelton as new Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a predicted move, Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) His Excellency, Augustus J. U. Jaspert yesterday, December 21, 2018, officially announced that Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) would be the new Leader of the Opposition.
Hon Fahie Out! Hon Skelton In! as new Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) His Excellency, Augustus J. U. Jaspert today, December 21, 2018, officially announced the appointment of Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) as the new Leader of the Opposition.
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.