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Hon Melvin M. Turnbull suggests Alliance will become a political party

- says it may take an Alliance government to break the horseracing stalemate
Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) referenced a potential Alliance government during The Pulse of the People on Monday, June 23, 2025. Photo: Facebook/The Alliance VI
Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), confirmed in February 2025, that Opposition Leader Myron V. Walwyn (R6), Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), and Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), had not resigned from their respective oppostion parties ahead of The Alliance formation. Photo: Facebook
Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), confirmed in February 2025, that Opposition Leader Myron V. Walwyn (R6), Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), and Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), had not resigned from their respective oppostion parties ahead of The Alliance formation. Photo: Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has referenced an Alliance government, sparking interest in whether the three Opposition members, who are part of what was described as a Parliamentary alliance, now make up a new political party.

Hon Turnbull, along with Opposition Leader Myron V. Walwyn (R6) and Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), is part of the three-member faction of the Opposition called The Alliance. 

When first announced in January 2025, the members indicated that The Alliance was not a political party but a parliamentary alliance whose aim is to provide a stronger and more effective opposition force in the House of Assembly. 

According to The Alliance’s Facebook page, they are “a bipartisan group of dedicated legislators united by a shared vision for the Virgin Islands”. 

An Alliance Government?

While they have not confirmed The Alliance as being a political party, during their show, The Pulse of the People, on Monday, June 23, 2025, Hon Turnbull briefly spoke about no horse racing in the Territory, especially as the 2025 Emancipation Festival is approaching. 

In light of this, he said, “Whenever horse racing returns, maybe it will take The Alliance government to set it back in place. We need to ensure that area that was set aside for Miss Parsons, that we ensure that, that is done.”

Was it a slip of the tongue?

This leaves the electorate to wonder if Hon Turnbull’s statement was a slip of the tongue or an indication that the three Opposition members are on the path to announcing The Alliance as a political party.

If this is the case, will the three members contest the next general election on a ‘The Alliance’ ticket?

Senior opposition members, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), confirmed soon after the announcement of this Alliance that the members had not resigned from their respective opposition parties- the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the now dissolved Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM). 

Hon Skelton in February 2025 said Hons Turnbull and Mather are “just trying to find their way”. 

Hon Walwyn had also said then that the door is open to Hon Skelton and Hon Penn to join them in The Alliance.  

Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) reached out to Hon Turnbull for clarification on his statement on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, but has been unsuccessful. 

20 Responses to “Hon Melvin M. Turnbull suggests Alliance will become a political party”

  • one eye (27/06/2025, 09:11) Like (10) Dislike (16) Reply
    Myron is power hungry it’s a political party where he can bully Mather and Mitch
  • question (27/06/2025, 09:22) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Who you ROOLING with ? We goinf with ×××××.
  • Strups!! (27/06/2025, 09:26) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    We know this alread
    No to Alliance!!! ILL March on this
  • Ndp form (27/06/2025, 09:43) Like (4) Dislike (12) Reply
    Lets go Ronnie!!
  • BRAD BOYNES (27/06/2025, 09:47) Like (11) Dislike (10) Reply
    In 1970 none of these boys were born. fast forward 55 years and they want to run country. What are they really bringing to the table to assist people and country? Substance and integrity please.
    • @ Brad Boynes (27/06/2025, 11:10) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
      you are 100% right and i think it is money and power because all them ever speaking about is what is going on but the people need to hear from them future plans for the country. What will the country progress to be in 2045
  • stop (27/06/2025, 09:59) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Im tired of the same money/power hungry men! Only voting for new persons next elections
  • 284 (27/06/2025, 10:17) Like (5) Dislike (10) Reply
    The 3 m try go sit down
  • respect (27/06/2025, 10:31) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Definitely it should. It’s the only way out.
    The rest is history
  • 6th district (27/06/2025, 10:45) Like (11) Dislike (14) Reply
    This is exactly why I cannot support the Alliance These Guys are a bunch of Bold face Liars I am so Sorry for Hon Mather I know he is a good person sorry he got caught up with those two blind mice M&M time will tell
  • Dah one dont like to pay bills (27/06/2025, 10:52) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    I wonder who is the money man behind this party?
  • 3M company (27/06/2025, 11:01) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    3 blind mice
  • The sad Truth.. (27/06/2025, 11:06) Like (11) Dislike (6) Reply
    Marol, Mitch and Matha will all be re-elected next election from the aliance, Marlon from NDP...The other 4 to form the Govt, unknown at this point...Mitch is perfectly correct..
  • rattie (27/06/2025, 11:33) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Only one getting them seat is tall boy the other two gone
  • stop it there (27/06/2025, 12:53) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    find a more important topic to run on other than horse racing. we already have an entertainment premier. we need the next premier to be that individual who's interest is to build this country.
  • Interested (27/06/2025, 13:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Have never heard of a political party of three forming a government
  • rasta (27/06/2025, 14:35) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    I cannot and willl not support VIP or the NDP as they’ve exhibited psychiatric tendencies around the country. VIP has the country upside down, NDP entitlement has caused much resentment especially with th ‘indigenous’ rhetoric.

    I voting ALLIANCE for sure!!

    Btw; when ayo going fire corna lady again?? Oops…can’t do that unless Marlon crosses over or Ronnie…got it!


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