From left: Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), and Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), all members of the Alliance, at the press conference today, October 23, 2025. Photo: Facebook

Opposition Members Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) were notably missing from the press conference called by Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) on October 23, 2025. Photo: VINO/File

Today, October 23, 2025, Hon Walwyn called a so-called Opposition press conference; however, only the usual suspects showed up- Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) and Hon Stacy R. Mather (AL), who are both members of the Alliance headed by Hon Walwyn.

Hons Penn & Skelton a ‘no show’

Opposition members and members of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Hons Marlon A. Penn (R8) and Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), were once again absent.

The two NDP members have snubbed all press conferences called by Hon Walwyn ever since he carried out a coup to overthrow Hon Skelton as Opposition Leader.

Hon Walwyn, when asked about the missing members, said they were told about the press conference through the Opposition’s “official channel” of communication.

The 3 Opposition Members used the press conference to paint a grim picture of the Virgin Islands, including stating that the people in the Virgin Islands “are hungry” and alleging that people are being “threatened” by the government over Facebook posts.

They also defended the salary increase for House of Assembly (HoA) members.