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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.
Opposition ‘chose not to come’ to Tourism Summit- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Premier Dr The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has categorically denied claims made by Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) that the Opposition was deliberately excluded from the recently concluded inaugural Tourism Summit held at Peter Island Resort in the Virgin Islands.
Opposition laments not being invited to inaugural ‘Tourism Summit’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a pointed exchange during a press conference on January 17, 2025, Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the House of Assembly (HoA) Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) vehemently lamented the Opposition’s exclusion from the recently concluded inaugural Tourism Summit—held at Peter Island Resort in the Virgin Islands—citing it as reflective of the broader issue of governmental oversight and disregard for inclusivity.
Opposition vows to reintroduce Vote of No-Confidence Motion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A No Confidence Motion will be brought again against the Virgin Islands Party's incumbent administration, according to Second District Representative Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull.
Fast life, fast demise; the cost is immense—Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—“The fast life only leads to a fast demise. You may gain temporary riches, but the cost is immense. Your life, your freedom, and the heartache and heartbreak that you bring to your loved ones will live forever.”
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.
Opposition raises ‘serious concerns’ against Police (Amendment) Bill 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Members, while raising concerns against the Police (Amendment) Bill 2024 slated to get three readings in one sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA), were defeated in their attempts to prevent a second reading of the bill in the HoA today, January 7, 2025.
Public officers, elected reps & immature Opposition governance stalling VI's progress- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Greater accountability among public officers, elected representatives, and the general public is among the challenges facing the Virgin Islands, according to Premier and Minister for Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Premier Wheatley slams ‘deliberate opposition mis-information’ on tourism stats
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) and Minister for Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), addressing concerns raised by Opposition Members about the state of the tourism industry, dismissed it as outright ‘misinformation’ during a comprehensive and fiery rebuttal in the House of Assembly's (HoA) Budget Debate for the proposed spending by the administration for 2025.
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.
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