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Opposition stands with Wheatley Gov't in opposing additional powers for Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Opposition Members of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) led by Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) have indicated they stand in solidarity with Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and his Government against giving the governor more powers to execute Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations in the territory.
VI's Opposition needs resources to carry out jobs for nation building- Hon Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has called for more resources, including manpower, to be allocated to His Majesty's Loyal Opposition, which he said is an important organ for nation-building.
Opposition calls for Premier Fahie to voluntary resign or be removed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Opposition Members have called for Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to immediately voluntarily resign or be removed from office.
Premier Fahie open to talks with Opp Members wishing to join VIP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister for Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said he would welcome other Members of the Opposition to the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) if they can put their differences aside, put the Virgin Islands above self and are not seeking personal gain.
'VI never defaulted on loans'- Hon Fraser on UK Loan Guarantee
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - With Opposition meetings on the United Kingdom/Virgin Islands relations and the UK Loan Guarantee continuing tonight September 17, 2019, in the Cane Garden Bay community, Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) is calling for the territory to take the loans, arguing that BREXIT is yet another factor that remains a concern for the territory.
'I am the most qualified in HoA to speak about issues of God- Hon Turnbull
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The four Members of the Opposition of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (HoA) have joined forces with a section of persons of the territory to force the hands of Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to again remove from the Order Paper the 2nd and 3rd readings of the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2019.
Opposition denied request to meet Premier Fahie 'alone'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The four Opposition Members of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands have been seeking to have a sit down with only Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to discuss the now controversial programme dubbed “Clear Path to Regularisation: Residency & Belonger Status”.
Today February 23, 2017 is Budget debate day!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As was first reported by our newsroom some two weeks ago, today February 23, 2017 is the Budget debate day.
‘Impose time limits on Ministers making statements’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie believes that just as how there are calls to limit the speaking time for members of the House of Assembly Ministers should be similarly curtailed when making statements in the House.
Hon Walwyn again attacks online media sites!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Known for his hostility towards online media sites, Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn again launched a scathing attack on the free press, making disparaging comments in the House of Assembly while contributing to the debate on the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) final report on the cruise pier project.
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