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I have a 'sacred duty' to advocate for seniors- Hon Turnbull
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Representative for the Second District Hon Melvin M. Turnbull has said he has been called to advocate on behalf of the senior citizens of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Fmr CoP's funeral snub of late Vernon E. Malone was disrespectful- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Deeply disrespectful and symptomatic of the systemic erosion of local dignity and authority within the Virgin Islands, was the observation had by Opposition Member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) in his denunciation of the apparent snub at the funeral of the late former Commissioner of Police, legislator, attorney and mentor, Mr Vernon E. Malone.
Enough with the Acting; Confirm Jacqueline E. Vanterpool- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— ‘Alliance’ Opposition Member in the House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), has openly called for urgent attention to the high number of critical acting appointments in the public service, particularly in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Immigration, and Customs.
Hons Hodge-Smith & Turnbull attend parliamentary seminar in UK
LONDON, United Kingdom- The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) recently hosted its 73rd Westminster Seminar under the theme "Effective Parliaments," which took place from March 10 to March 14, 2025.
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).
Vehicles run off road @ Windy Hill & Chalwell
WINDY HILL, Tortola, VI- Motorists have been urged to exercise caution while traversing the Challwell area and Windy Hill Road due to vehicular accidents.
Hon Turnbull apologises for ‘sit down & shut up’ remark to Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— In a bid to bring closure to a recent controversy, Opposition Member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) issued a formal and public apology to Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) for remarks made during a heated exchange in the House of Assembly (HoA), saying his remarks—though derogatory—were made in jest.
‘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.
‘Shut up & sit down’- Hon Turnbull reportedly tells Hon de Castro in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), has formally demanded an apology from Opposition ‘Alliance’ legislator Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) after he allegedly told her to "shut up and sit down" during a raucous recess in the House of Assembly on February 11, 2025.
Hons Turnbull & Mather are just 'trying to find their way'- Hon Skelton
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI— Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), while categorically denying any involvement with the newly formed ‘Alliance’ within the House of Assembly (HoA), has said his primary political objective is to unify the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and the National Democratic Party (NDP).
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