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‘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.
‘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.
Move out ‘non-performers’ in BVIHSA - Hon Skelton to Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a stern manner, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) charged Chairman of the Board of Directors of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John I. Cline to move out non-performers in the health system.
SSB plugs $1.4M for Imaging Unit of Peebles Hospital
niceROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Critical to delivering a comprehensive health care package is a modern Imaging Unit and two years after opening the new Peebles Hospital in Road Town, Tortola, the institution commissioned theirs on December 9, 2016.
Healthcare providers raking in millions under NHI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information unearthed by this news site has revealed that since the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme started in January of 2016 healthcare providers in the Virgin Islands (VI) have gotten rich overnight.
Hon Skelton accuses Gov Duncan of trying to bring back slavery!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has made it public that he needs the help of Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3) to combat what seems to be an attempt by the governorship to return the Virgin Islands’ (British) to one of a slavery leadership.
Social Development Dept bombarded with retirees seeking help- Hon Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While admitting that it is better late than never and not to score any political points, Minister responsible for Health and Social Development, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton has said synchronising the age of retirement with the age that retirees receive Social Security, is simply the right thing to do.
18 confirmed Zika cases in VI; 36 suspected– Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After an onslaught on the media over reports of Zika virus infections in the Virgin Islands by first term representative Hon Melvin 'Mitch' Turnbull, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton has announced that there are now 18 reported cases of Zika infections here.
NHI's survival & sustainability @ high risk- Morneau Shepell Actuarial Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It seems that many, including the insurance companies who opposed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Plan in its current form, were right in their fears about the controversial scheme.
Hon Skelton not in favour of the ‘big green bins’ on the roadside!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A few Legislators of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration, including the Minister who has the portfolio for Health and Social Development Hon Ronnie W. Skelton Minister, are not in favour of the big green bins on the roadside to collect garbage.