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Will Opposition Leader Skelton be ousted by the Alliance?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the Opposition remains in a state of confusion, fighting for power and with big egos, the Government of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) continues to strengthen his team and outmanoeuvre the political and social critics. The incumbent government now enjoys an 8-seat majority in the 13-elected-member House of Assembly (HoA).
Hon Walwyn slams Proceeds of Criminal Conduct (Amendment) Bill 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— In a scathing critique of proposed amendments to the Proceeds of Criminal Conduct Act during his contribution to the House of Assembly (HoA) debate on February 27, 2025, Opposition Member Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) argued that the proposed legislation not only infringes on privacy rights but includes excessive state overreach by law enforcement and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) through the broad and ambiguous scope of certain legislative provisions.
‘Hold our feet to the fire’- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Members of the Opposition splinter, the Alliance, continue to make their case to the voting public, even as they have been criticised for fostering disunity and disregard for the duly appointed Opposition Leader and their party leaders.
‘HoA bully’ Hon Myron V. Walwyn threatens Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Referred to as the “House bully” due to his often aggressive and provocative behaviours towards Members of the House of Assembly (HoA), Opposition Member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) took it a step further by threatening the Speaker on February 13, 2025.
Hon Walwyn falsely accuses Premier Wheatley of only pushing independence option
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Opposition Member and alleged ringleader of the political Alliance Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has again up to his usual tactic of trying to show up Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Wheatley (R7), who continues to demonstrate he has wit and wisdom despite his youthfulness.
More confusion emerges: 3 show their heads in Opposition palace coup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— After much speculation that there was intense disunity in the Opposition and that Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) and others were planning to overthrow the Leader of the Opposition in a shameless power grab, three Opposition members have emerged as the culprits.
HoA's Committee proceedings being public will be good for Opposition- Hon Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Public access to sessions of committee proceedings of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) would enhance transparency, accountability, and provide a better public understanding of legislative processes.
UPDATE: Case should have never been brought against Walwyn- Attorney Williams
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an exclusive interview with Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) moments ago, lead defender Mr Terrence F. Williams told our newsroom that the case against Sixth District Representative Hon Myron V. Walwyn, should not have been brought against him.
Rushing of legislation ‘is wrong & should not be continued'- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Sixth District Representative and Opposition Member Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has called on the Virgin Islands community to unequivocally reject criminal activities while simultaneously emphasising the importance of preserving fundamental rights and liberties.
Skelton & Walwyn's call for HoA protest on ‘Vote of No Confidence’ flops
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For weeks, leading up to the House of Assembly (HoA) new sitting (Twentieth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth HoA) held on Friday, October 18, 2024, some members of the tri-party Opposition were calling on the public to show up at the HoA to protest and show support for the Vote of No Confidence.
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