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Fmr. Premier Ralph T. O’Neal knew about ‘Global’ contract
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Global Water Associates contract, which seems to be at the helm of public discussion, was brought to the full knowledge of the then Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Cabinet and in fact Global Water Associates itself had terminated its contract through direct communication to the then Premier Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE.
Hon. Penn calls for restoration of cricket into VI culture
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that there is a false notion that Virgin Islanders don’t take part in the sport of cricket, Representative for the 8th District Hon. Marlon Penn-in a strong speech in the House of Assembly today March 23, 2012- has called for the speedy development of the Greenland Field where cricket should play a large part in the sport activities there.
UPDATE - There is no representation problem in 9th District- Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition and 9th District Representative Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, says he is always reachable by telephone and that his office in Virgin Gorda is always opened as scheduled therefore the recent claim by a caller to an NDP Radio programme that he was not getting representation was mischievous.
Hon. O’Neal ready to carry on 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.
Cabinet approved Bishop Cline to chair BVIHSA Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information reaching this news site from its team of reporters around the Virgin Islands and its well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has confirmed that controversial religious and social activist Bishop John I. Cline has been approved by the Orlando Smith Cabinet at a meeting held on Thursday January 19, 2012 to become the new Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority Board.
Premier Smith denies misleading Territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has responded to the statement issued by Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal on December 20, 2011 and has denied the claim that he misled the population in his recent statement regarding the financial condition of the Territory.
UPDATED - Hon. Ralph O’Neal released from hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – News just reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T O’Neal has been released from Peebles Hospital.
King Ralph of the Virgin Islands
By Dickson Igwe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ralph Telford O’Neal is one of the most formidable statesmen to have graced these West Indies for a generation. Described as the toughest politician to have ruled these Virgin Islands in nearly half a century, Honorable O’Neal is a man whose finger has been on the pulse of Virgin Islands politics for decades. The First Premier of this Country is a household name in these Antilles, and will remain so long after most of us are dead and gone.
Ralph O’Neal responds to Hubert O’Neal's "bribery" claims!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following allegations of bribery made by 9th District Candidate of the National Democratic Party (NDP) at this year's General Elections Dr. Hubert O’Neal against incumbent representative, now opposition leader Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, the district representative says he does not know what the fuss is about and that the opponent should accept the results.
UPDATE - Governor appoints Ralph T. O’Neal as Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As first reported by Virgin Islands News Online on November 12, 2011 Ralph T O'Neal has been appointed the leader of the opposition - the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).