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Lesmore Smith brings horse racing experience to PVIM - Hon Skelton
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP 1) breakaway group, Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM- NDP2), Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), says his new At-Large Candidate, Mr Lesmore Smith brings a range of experience to the party.
UPDATE: HoA abruptly ends until tomorrow, Dec 18, 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After moving a motion for money, the Virgin Islands’ House of Assembly (HoA) was abruptly adjourned until Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Hon Fahie Out! Hon Skelton In! As pending new Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on December 11, 2018, pundits within the breakaway group, Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), headed by Party Chairman Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) have taken steps to secure the Opposition Leader post within the Virgin Islands’ House of Assembly (HoA).
'Send expat looters home' - Hon Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After category 5 hurricane Irma ravaged the territory on September 6, 2017, expatriates and locals were involved in looting of numerous businesses throughout the Virgin Islands (VI).
Social Dev Dept will offer free housing in Domestic Violence cases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the increase in cases of domestic violence most often men abusing women both physically and verbally, the Social Development Department told the House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee that it provides housing for victims, including their children free, of cost.
Establishments failing to post 'No Smoking' signs will be fined – Hon Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton has promised to get tough on hospitality businesses that do not display no smoking signs or that allow patrons to smoke on the premises.
‘Focus on prevention rather than cure’ – Donald E. De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host and social commentator Donald E. de Castro is concerned that the government’s health thrust seems to be focused on looking after people after they become sick rather than preventing them from becoming sick.
NHI frustrations still high; Some persons still cannot access cards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the crowd at the Joshua J. Smith Building was visibly smaller than it was at the end of last year, there are still a large number of dissatisfied persons who have expressed frustration at the process of waiting to be registered with the National Health Insurance (NHI) and waiting to collect their card.
NHI should reimburse for natural medicine – Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show personality Donald E. de Castro made a plug for the National Health Insurance (NHI) to take into consideration persons who believe in natural cures and alternative medicines and allow for the scheme to reimburse persons who use these means to stay healthy at a much cheaper cost than mainstream medicine.
Hon Skelton dismisses cruise pier detractors!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton said that the progress the territory has made in the tourism, including the controversial cruise pier development, has not been without challenges and detractors.
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