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Rebel group Alliance declares itself an official political party
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Hon Myron V. Walwyn-led rebel Opposition group, the Alliance, is now an official political organisation in the Virgin Islands (VI).
NDP aiming for convention this year-end- Bishop John I. Cline
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- While the National Democratic Party (NDP) is gearing up to host its convention by the end of the year, Interim President Bishop John I. Cline has disclosed.
‘I am an ally of the VIP'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has described himself as an “ally” of the current Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.
Running or not, I have love for my people- Fmr Speaker Julian Willock
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and businessman, Mr Julian Willock, has left many still wondering if he will run for office in District Three during the next general elections, as his bid depends on the decision of the Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3).
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.
There’s a ‘possibility’ new NDP could form next gov’t- Hon Skelton
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Opposition stands a better chance of forming a government if they run under the umbrella of one political party.
'I'm an independent' working with VIP gov't- Hon Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With the National Democratic Party (NDP) seeking to restructure itself and inviting persons to join and rejoin, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), the Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development, has maintained she is not affiliated with any political party and is independent.
'It’s just the two of us at this point'- Hon Penn on fragmented Opposition
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Members have long been united in the call for the unification of Opposition parties if they are to stand a chance against the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
An old threat on a new horizon
By Alred 'AC' Frett
Are these Lessons New or Just a Repitition?
Sometimes we ask for solutions to problems when we should already know the answers… Quite often these are created by our own actions & inactions, but rather than correct them, we procrastinate and fabricate excuses… Perhaps, we are more interested in feel-good responses rather than in what we really need to know, so Time & opportunities pass us by, as we seem to celebrate the right to be wrong.
Dr the Hon Dawson will be 'excellent' in role of Deputy Speaker- Premier Wheatley
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended the decision to remove Hon Dr Karl Dawson (R1) as Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries to be the next Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA).
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