Local Politics
VI ‘dragging its feet’ on by-election for Fahie’s D1 seat– Vere H.E. Browne
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Former Chief Inspector in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Mr Vere H.E. Browne, who is a resident of the Third District of the Virgin Islands, has questioned why the government continues to 'drag its feet' on removing Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) from the House of Assembly and calling a by-election so the seat can be filled.
Ronnie W. Skelton has what it takes for credible leadership- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Despite declaring a woman as the next premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), talk show host and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline has recommended former legislator and leader of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Mr Ronnie W. Skelton as a formidable leader in the VI.
‘Cindy’ alleges more arrests including of Sitting HoA members to come
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Local talk show host Rosemary Cindy Rosan is alleging that several more arrests will come on the heels of charges against Minister for Education under the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Myron V. Walwyn.
‘The Speaker can’t remove Fahie’- Dr Kedrick D. Pickering
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- When Speaker of the House of Assembly Corine N. George-Massicote refused to accept leave of absence from First District Representative and former Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie, it led to anticipation that Hon Fahie would lose his seat and there would be a need for a by-election.
Opposition Leader hosting D1 community meeting tonight
WEST END, Tortola, VI– Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) will tonight, November 3, 2022, be hosting a community meeting in the First District to discuss several burning issues.
'I carry a burden' for the advancement of VI – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he should have been ‘independent’ in terms of politics and not politically aligned, declaring that he carries the burden for seeing the Virgin Islands (VI) get better.
Premier grateful for OECS leaders defending VI’s democratic rights
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he remains grateful to leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) for defending the VI’s democracy against United Kingdom (UK) rule.
Dr Pickering hosting 'Time to reset' public meeting on Nov 2, 2022
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Former legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering who will be running as an At-Large candidate for the upcoming 2023 Elections in the Virgin Islands, will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
PSC mechanism can be used to discipline public officers– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R2) says he believes a different approach and mechanism can be taken as it relates to disciplining public officers in instances such as breach of trust criminal charges.
Hon Flax-Charles slams Deputy Gov's Office for 'last-minute' bills to HoA
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has warned against last-minute emergency bills coming to the House of Assembly (HoA), an issue she promises to be vocal about.
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