Local Politics
Hon Melvin M. Turnbull suggests Alliance will become a political party
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has referenced an Alliance government, sparking interest in whether the three Opposition members, who are part of what was described as a Parliamentary alliance, now make up a new political party.
‘I truly believe in being the next elected’ rep for D3- Aaron F. Parillon
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- General elections might be two years away, but the campaigning seems to have started early, including by Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn, who has been buying up much airtime to criticise the current government and trying to portray himself as Premier material.
Hon Walwyn In! Hon Skelton Out! as new Opposition Leader in HoA Shake-up
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- The ink has not dried on the appointment of Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) as Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Is it the Opposition that should face a Vote of No Confidence?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— They were supposed to be the most formidable Opposition in Virgin Islands history, a united force standing against the government, ready to hold the administration accountable and fight for the people. Instead, they have become a house of cards—weak, chaotic, and consumed by egos and personal ambitions.
Opposition Leader denies knowledge of internal coup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a candid exchange during a joint Opposition press conference on Friday, January 17, 2025, the Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), denied knowledge of an alleged internal coup within the Opposition ranks but confirmed discussions aimed at fostering unity among Opposition parties.
The Opposition is ‘not going to get together’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline believes a unity government needs to be formed because it is in the best interest of the country.
Hon Lorna Smith hits back @ Premier over firing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has shared via her Facebook page today, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, her official response to her termination notice as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade in late October 2024.
Firing of Hon Smith made 'common sense & political sense'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and Pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline said the recent and surprising changes made to the government by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) bring stability to the Virgin Islands.
'There is merit' to many of the clauses in Vote of No Confidence- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ousted former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said there are things in the Opposition’s Vote of No Confidence that she can agree with.
Premier’s accusations have no merit- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, who was ousted from the Virgin Islands Party-led government, has said accusations by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) have no merit.
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