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Uppercut! Hon Ronnie W. Skelton should lead Finance- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- He may be a first termer but he can throw a solid punch it has turned out, as Second District Representative and National Democratic Party (NDP) Backbencher Hon Melvin M. Turnbull stood up to his boss, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), in the House of Assembly (HoA) moments ago, December 13, 2017, virtually telling him he was unfit to be the Minister of Finance.
'Dr Smith is ill prepared for Finance portfolio'- John I Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In another bombshell statement from a National Democratic Party (NDP) member, Bishop John I. Cline has told an online radio station that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) is not capable of running the Finance Ministry portfolio and "only his pride have him holding on to it."
There needs to be a 're-shuffling of our entire' NDP Gov't - Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The trumpet continues to be sounded for Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) to give up the position as Minister of Finance.
Forbes in FS seat from June 6, 2017; Smith will not return as FS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Our newsroom can confirm that former long-time civil servant, Attorney-at-Law and co-founder of Forbes Hare Mr Glenroy A. Forbes will take on the role of Financial Secretary (FS) effective Tuesday June 6, 2017. This is according to our senior National Democratic Party (NDP) sources who confirmed that Mr Forbes “now has his letter.”
Ministry of Finance & Auditor General conflict of interest?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Days after the Financial Secretary Neil M. Smith proceeded on vacation leave, there seems to be inexperience showing its head at the Ministry of Finance.
Is there a hunt for a replacement Financial Secretary?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was from Monday March 27, 2017 that Financial Secretary Neil M. Smith took his vacation, saying it was his choice to do so.
More lies coming from the Smith Government; FS takes the blame!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In the age of alternate facts, fake news (Donald J. Trump Administration) media fact checkers and leaks inside governments all over the world, the Virgin Islands Government of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) struggles to keep up with the truth.
‘I agree with Ms P; Give Ronnie MF & Dr Smith should listen’- John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In another bombshell and candid answer, there has been yet another call for new leadership of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), along with an immediate switch in portfolio, giving former Finance [2003-2007] Minister Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) the portfolio of Finance.
‘I am very concerned for my country’- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is not allowing himself to be drawn into the concerns within the National Democratic Party (NDP) camp and the calls by former legislator and strong NDP supporter Eileene L. Parsons OBE.
‘NDP spring has dried up!’ Strong supporter Mrs Parsons fires shot!
MANCHESTER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- One of the strongest supporters over the years of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the spokeswoman for the organisation, particularly during the 2011 and 2015 political campaigns, former Legislator Mrs Eileene L. Parsons has penned a very strong letter to her party.