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'We could have all been in Antigua with him'- Hon Skelton to Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It seemed like a joke gone bad in the House of Assembly (HoA), when the current and former Opposition Leaders Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) and Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) went at each other.
Hon Skelton questions legitimacy of Hon Walwyn’s ‘power grab’ appointment
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI— Former Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), who in confirming the reunification of the National Democratic Party (NDP) led by Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8), has questioned the validity of the appointment of Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) as Opposition Leader.
NDP & PVIM bury the hatchet; Reunite under NDP banner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In yet another seismic shift in the Virgin Islands’ political landscape, the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) have announced their reunification.
Hon Walwyn In! Hon Skelton Out! as new Opposition Leader in HoA Shake-up
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Tortola, VI- The ink has not dried on the appointment of Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) as Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Opposition Leader joins Premier for 30th H.L. Stoutt Wreath-laying Ceremony
CAPPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- The 30th annual wreath-laying ceremony to honour the memory of the first Chief Minister, H. Lavity Stoutt, was held today, March 3, 2025, a public holiday.
Hon Skelton was first choice for Asia Trade Mission- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—It was Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) who was originally invited to be part of the Virgin Islands Trade delegation to the Asia-Pacific region.
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).
HoA's Committee proceedings being public will be good for Opposition- Hon Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Public access to sessions of committee proceedings of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) would enhance transparency, accountability, and provide a better public understanding of legislative processes.
Opposition laments not being invited to inaugural ‘Tourism Summit’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In a pointed exchange during a press conference on January 17, 2025, Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the House of Assembly (HoA) Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) vehemently lamented the Opposition’s exclusion from the recently concluded inaugural Tourism Summit—held at Peter Island Resort in the Virgin Islands—citing it as reflective of the broader issue of governmental oversight and disregard for inclusivity.
Opposition vows to reintroduce Vote of No-Confidence Motion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A No Confidence Motion will be brought again against the Virgin Islands Party's incumbent administration, according to Second District Representative Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull.
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