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HoA meets November 27, 2018, with increased Opposition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The House of Assembly (HoA) will meet again on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at its Chambers in Road Town, the Capital City.
UPDATE: Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines appointed Junior Minister of Trade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After pressure from her supporters Six District Representative, Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines, was moments ago appointed as Junior Minister for Trade.
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.
Mobile Clinic arrives for BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -The United Kingdom (UK) has donated a Mobile Clinic Van to the Territory and it will be for the use of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in their efforts to expand Medical Services.
By-Election debate ongoing within NDP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the death and burial of late Firth District Representative, Honourable Delores Lettsome-Christopher, there is an active debate with the split National Democratic Party (NDP) over a By-Election.
11 honoured at BVI Cancer Society Gala Event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the BVI Cancer Society, 11 founding members were honoured while local politicians and other leaders underscored the importance of the non-governmental organisation.
Action needed from NDP on rising insurance costs - Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI: On an episode of ‘Honestly Speaking,’ dated October 30 2018, host Claude O. Skelton-Cline delivered a whipping to the National Democratic Party (NDP) government over its failure to adequately address the rising cost of insurance premiums in the Territory.
‘Where are the other NDP Ministers?’- Radio Caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The infighting and division in the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) continues to be noticed by the public. The Hon Myron V. Walwyn’s wing of the party appeared on ‘NDP Radio’ last evening Monday, October 29, 2018, for a two-hour show.
Fact or not? Irma blamed for delays in Iris O’Neal Medical Centre
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – When Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) said the delay in the construction of the new Iris O’Neal Medical Centre at Virgin Gorda could be attributed to the 2017 hurricanes, was he telling the truth?
By-Election by December/January to fill 5D seat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the death on October 16, 2018, of cultural icon and fighter for the people, Honourable Delores Lettsome-Christopher, the former Representative for District Five, her seat is now left vacant.