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Outsiders should not 'dictate & depict' what VI should look like– Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Opposition Member, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on legislators in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, to stop the infighting and agree to come to a consensus to move the VI forward.
NDP Infighting! Gov’t unable to focus on Territory’s needs at present-Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –The Leadership of the National Democratic Party (NDP), cannot be—at this point in time of its political juncture—in a position to effectively govern the Virgin Islands (VI) and place the interests of the people of the Territory as a priority.
‘I will not support NDP next elections; Too much damage done’- Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While election is about one year out, the political rhetoric on all sides is heating up. There is no secret of a civil war within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP).
‘NDP Gov’t on reality TV fight while Territory hangs in balance’- Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Positing that anyone paying attention would see it is absolutely clear that Premier and Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) has lost complete control of his government, commentator and former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the infighting is costing the Territory gravely during the hurricanes recovery phase.
Premier Smith lambasted NDP over billboard; Party civil war ongoing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In the continued inside war between the progressive wing of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) and the status quo supporters, led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith (AL), he has made his position known over a public billboard.
Hon Turnbull slams his Boss Dr Smith & tells him ‘We are not open for business’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The civil war amongst the National Democratic Party (NDP) members continues. This includes backbenchers and frontbeach members publicly and privately chastising the leader Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon D. Orlando Smith (AL), publicly disagreeing with him on government policy and also taking opposite public position to him.
Hon Fraser Out! Hon Fahie In! as Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an unexpected turn of events, Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was today February 6, 2017 named Leader of the Opposition, according to a statement from Hon Fahie.
NDP holds general membership meeting; Turnout poor!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After alerting its members of a General Membership Meeting almost two weeks ago, the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) held a meeting yesterday January 28, 2017 in Theater No 4 at UP's Cineplex in Road Town, Tortola. The meeting was scheduled to start at 6:30 P.M.
Round 2! Hon Andrew A. Fahie fights for Opposition Leader post!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After telling the media and Party delegates following his win as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) on November 30, 2016 that he had no interest in pursuing the post of Leader of the Opposition, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has made a U-turn.
VINO lashes back at Hon Andrew A. Fahie!
Statement by Advance Marketing & Professional Services to Hon Andrew A. Fahie’s accusations against the media