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March 31st, 2026
Barrier system developed for roadside use under RATED programme

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Registration, Apprenticeship, Training, Employment and Development (RATED) programme moves into a new phase under the direction of Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE, (AL).

March 20th, 2026
National Unity Gov’t ‘showed they could meet in the middle’- Hon Stacy R. Mather

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL), applauded the National Unity Government, which was formed in 2022, following the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) and the threat of the Order in Council.

January 7th, 2026
'Extra work' was the only thing received for joining VIP Gov't- Hon Stacy R. Mather MBE

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL) has said his move from the Opposition and The Alliance to the Virgin Island Party (VIP) government did not come with any financial incentives but more work.

January 5th, 2026
Helping from the opposite side of the aisle ‘doesn’t work’- Hon Stacy R. Mather

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL), has said moving to the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration was a difficult decision following the invitation from Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

January 5th, 2026
We're asked to trust leaders who 'do not trust each other'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Pastor and radio talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has expressed concern over what he describes as a "breach and a breakdown of complete trust among our elected officials."

January 1st, 2026
‘Put away any hatred’ in 2026- Hon Stacy R. Mather MBE

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE (AL), is calling on Virgin Islanders to put away hatred in 2026.

December 31st, 2025
Hon Stacy R. Mather ‘doesn’t add value to gov’t’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor and radio talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government does not have a numerical problem but an issue with moving the Virgin Islands (VI) forward.

December 24th, 2025
Gov't 'could have killed 2 birds with 1 stone' & oust Walwyn- Commentator

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and radio talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the fate of whether Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) remains as Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and the fate of The Alliance lies in the hands of Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2).

December 22nd, 2025
Hon Stacy R. Mather departs Alliance to join VIP Gov't

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL) has left His Majesty's Loyal Opposition and The Alliance to join the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government.

October 4th, 2025
‘It shows the immaturity of this person’- Skelton-Cline on Hon Mather’s HoA comments

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and Pastor, Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has lashed back at Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), calling him immature.

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