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September 3rd, 2024
Opposition walks out as Premier objects to No Confidence Motion on Order Paper

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even before the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government had an opportunity to start to settle into office in April 2023, the Opposition had promised Motions of No Confidence.

September 2nd, 2024
Opposition Leader to bring Motion of No Confidence against Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seen to many as a toothless tiger, Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) is set to flex his muscles in a menacing way at the Nineteenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, On September 3, 2024.

July 31st, 2024
The UK is doing 'everything in its power to destroy us'- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has accused the United Kingdom [UK] of deliberately trying to destroy the [British] Virgin Islands by forcing it to make legislation and policies that are not in the best interest of the territory.

July 30th, 2024
‘Put away the guns’ & come to the festival village- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has called for a gun-free remainder of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.

July 19th, 2024
Hon Skelton wants public debate on Minimum Wage Report now tabled in HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Minimum Wage Review Report, which was prepared by the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee in April 2024, was on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, tabled at the 15th Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA).

July 16th, 2024
'I'm not for it': Opposition Leader labels VI Inquiries Bill as 'dictatorial'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) did not mince words in his contribution to the debate of the Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill 2024 at the 15th Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) today, July 16, 2024, calling it one step away from outright dictatorship.

July 2nd, 2024
Hon Skelton seeking contract with Gov't; Moves not to vacate seat!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is the constitutional thing to do if a current member of the House of Assembly (HoA) is seeking to do business with the Government that a resolution is brought to the HoA.

May 22nd, 2024
Ex-legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering blasts tri-party Opposition

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- In his talk show programme, ‘Eyes on the Future of Our Nation’ aired on ZBVI 780 AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, former legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering made some scathing allegations against the tri-party Opposition.

May 2nd, 2024
Opposition Leader to grill Premier on illegal immigration measures in HoA today

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the frequent apprehension of illegal migrants in the [British] Virgin Islands recently, Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) wants to know what measures are in place to tackle the problem as well as other issues relating to border security.

April 18th, 2024
‘What kind of foolishness going on at the Airport?’- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), while speaking on Other Business at the continuation of the Ninth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA), described his treatment at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

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