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Hon. O’Neal ready to carry on work of Opposition Leader

Hon. O'Neal says he is glad to be back in the Territory to carry on the work of Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE is back in the Territory and has indicated to Virgin Islands News Online that he is feeling much better and ready to carry out his duties as Leader of the Opposition.

The former Premier of the Virgin Islands and current Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) had indicated on December 20, 2012 during a public address that he was taking some much needed timeout to rest. He had fallen ill on Sunday November 27, 2011 and was admitted to Peebles Hospital but was subsequently discharged.

So far, the stalwart politician has missed three out of four sittings of the second House of Assembly (HOA) but said he is doing much better now and is looking forward to attend the next sitting.

“I want to thank all the people for their prayers and good wishes and I am glad to be back to carry on the work for the people of the Virgin Islands,” Hon. O’Neal told Virgin Islands News Online in an exclusive interview from his home today Tuesday January 24, 2012.

The VIP, headed by Mr. O’Neal, was defeated at the November 2011 polls by the National Democratic Party (NDP) by a 9-4 majority.

23 Responses to “Hon. O’Neal ready to carry on work of Opposition Leader ”

  • .. (24/01/2012, 13:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welcome back
    • loveann (24/01/2012, 16:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yeah Welcome back. I will asked my NDP team to be easy on you at the next sitting. At least you still have Fraser and Andrew to hold your hand.
      • egg face (24/01/2012, 18:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        "loveann" hush your silly jealous backside..you get in and still blogging hog wash...when we finish with your funny self they will have to hold your hands to take you to jail....Long Live Ralph T. ONEAL a BVI hero
  • TUNGY (24/01/2012, 16:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    WELL SAH WHAT KIND A WORK YOU CAN CARRY ON WHEN U DONE MISS 75% OF THE SITTING ALREADY GO RELAX YOURSELF MR.RALPH THE VIP WELL CONTINUE TO GO ON WITH OR WITHOUT YOU MNY POLITICIAN DIE IN POLITICS AN I SURE KNOW THE GAME IS STILL GOIN ON WITHOUT THEM. SO YOU CAN GO RELAX YOURSELF AT HOME AND STOP HARASS YOUR YOURSELF.
    • ------------------------- (24/01/2012, 19:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Uncle Ralph will live out ah lot of ayo..Welcome back Mr. Oneal you were indeed missed..now put the pressure on the NDP fast fast fast.
    • Discrete (25/01/2012, 11:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You people need to respect this man. He brought this country to where it is whether you agreed or not. I am not a VIP or NDP but respect his due him. There are others who rules with disabilities throughout the world.
  • The wild thing! (24/01/2012, 17:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    For real. Keep ur old school ideas for now we well ahead now as you missed the first few sittings.
  • weed (24/01/2012, 18:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    welcome back sir we missed you now go dig up the corruption of the NDP given dem friends wives and lovers all kind of contract...the people want to know Uncle Ralph.
  • BVI MASSIVE (24/01/2012, 20:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    i can't believe team vip is gonna sit by and let a well broken down old man sail a ship of legacy further into the reef. your time is up and your colleagues should have the balls to tell you this.
    • SHARA PARLIN (24/01/2012, 22:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      TO BVI MASSIVE: you sick power hungry NDP never stop. You all so damm disrespectful to our leaders...but the word is a circle..someting going give if ayo keep tis up real soon. Mr. Oneal is a BVI hero and local man who have done well for the BVI and the region...GOD BLESS HIS RETURN HERE HERE HERE HERE HERE
      • BVI MASSIVE (25/01/2012, 08:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        you choose the right name and just like her u have no sense... a man who falls asleep on the job and who cant control his bodily functions should not be on the work force in the first place. why do you think we have a retirement age in the bvi? RT has served for many years and i must say did sum good along the way but he is too old to cut the mustard. admit it. stop being a empty vessel sarah. ndp or vip, when the bell ring, its time to sit down.
        • xcuse (26/01/2012, 07:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          the last time the NDP waz in power 2003-2007 many use to say the same things about Mr. O'neal now he has out lived some...and he has his two legs that is all i will say for now. Jesus is the only perfect man. Stop coming on here and trying to disrespect we leaders..age is only a number people!
    • Help (26/01/2012, 00:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      What are we going to do with you when you are old and ailing? I see nothing wrong with still wanting to do for your country at these ages, in whatever capacity. This is one of the last person left with the knowledge that we need and we all need to show some respect. If our scholarship bank wasn't so strong a lot of people would still be here with just a high school or an associate degree. Respect the man. Give thanks for all the wisdom he has contributed to the growth and development of this country. In fact, he's a god fearing man, so no praise needs to be given here. Everyone else take all the praises. In private God will take care. Luv you Uncle Ralph. Keep contributing to your beloved Country.
  • Peter Crumble (24/01/2012, 23:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welcome back old man, sit back and relax whilst rhe NDP is cleaning up your mess...
    • to you (25/01/2012, 11:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      fake "peter crumble" hush your old dull, tired, borng self. We will rather have Ralph O'Neal and the VIP any day that the wicked NDP who only for island people and whites....... now go smoke that!
      • respect your elders (25/01/2012, 21:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        you NDP supporters so disrespectful to our elders who have sacrifice to make the BVI the great little nation. Then you wonder why the school children have no respect for Myron and continue to call him 'funny man Minister"
  • Real Talk (25/01/2012, 09:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. O’Neal our prayers worked. You are a national treasure and true BVI man. We are very happy to have you back. It’s good seeing a local face in our Legislative Council after the three island men who in there! (M, M, A)
    • Crank Shaft (25/01/2012, 11:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Very funny, everybody knows real talk is not that stupid. All of our elected officials are locals, come again. Ralph Oneal couldn't even control those loose cannons on his team when he was Premier, what will he do now? He's only here harassing himself because he know what kind of fight will break loose if he step down and appoint any of the 3 stooges to take the mantle. If you really love your country you will be happy that he's sitting where he's sitting!
      • TO "CRANK SHAFT" (25/01/2012, 14:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        boss where do you GET time from to blog all day? do you have any work to do in your little ministry?..opps yes take down school logos...we vrigin gorda peole love RTO and will always vote for he come rain or sun shine...BAM BAM BAM hit the right spot
      • Kevin (25/01/2012, 15:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        welcome Uncle Ralph...Alvin was getting a little confortable in your seat. do not mind the noise!! the facts has showed Mr. O'Neal has contriubuted more to this ocuntry than any body else alive and that is a fact!
        • Tram (25/01/2012, 23:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          I honestly think the VIP party as it is now is finished. I can't see them making the kind of come-back like NDP did. NDP would have to screw-up big time for that VIP gang there now to get back in.. Ralph must accept that his sun has set. He would do well to recruit some new blood over the next 6 months and then bow-out gracefully.
          • NOT SO FAST (26/01/2012, 17:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
            after the 2007 elections they said that the NDP waz dead look they recycled deloris, Archie, Ronnie, orlando, kerick, and Mark and they all won. Do not write off the VIP just yet. Politics is funny in the BVI just stay tune...VIP will be back faster than you think. OH by the way, welcome back Mr. O'Neal you were missed...GO GET UM OLD BOY!!!!
          • time time (26/01/2012, 22:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
            well said "not so fast" leave them time will tell the tail!


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