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UPDATED - Hon. Ralph O’Neal released from hospital

December 5th, 2011 | Tags: Ralph T. O'Neal peebles hospital hospitalised
O'Neal was reportedly taken to hospital around 5 p.m. on November 27, 2011. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – News just reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that Leader of the Opposition Hon. Ralph T O’Neal has been released from Peebles Hospital.

As first reported by Virgin Islands News Online, Hon. O’Neal on Sunday evening, November 27, 2011 was admitted after experiencing some discomfort, and following preliminary evaluations it was agreed that he should remain in hospital for a few days to undergo physiotherapy.

According to sources, the former Premier is resting comfortably at home.

A statement issued by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) some days ago had noted that Hon. O’Neal and his family are grateful to the people of the Virgin Islands for their overwhelming loving concern, prayers and get well wishes.

The VIP, headed by Mr. O'Neal, was defeated at the recent polls by the National Democratic Party (NDP) by a 9-4 majority.

48 Responses to “UPDATED - Hon. Ralph O’Neal released from hospital”

  • fan (28/11/2011, 07:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh lord vino when do you all sleep? posted at 2 am...hats off!
  • one eye roster (28/11/2011, 09:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Get well soon Uncle we need you to keep the NDP on them toes!
    • HAHAHA (28/11/2011, 13:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Toes thats why VIP LOST for the stupid advice, people like you have to post positive things.
    • Albion (06/12/2011, 01:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Sure he would have gotten better much faster, if he would have been in the new hospital
  • Well Wisher (28/11/2011, 09:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Get well soon Sir!!
    • fan club (28/11/2011, 22:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      HURRY COME OUT BEFORE THE NDP RUN WILD WITH CORRUPTION
      • rest man (30/11/2011, 17:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        mr. ralph oneal need to be in virgin gorda at the Baths getting a soke with edris....leave dey wicked ndp to jesus!!!
      • Peaches (06/12/2011, 01:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        If you and the Virgin Gorda people cared for Mr. O'neal you would encourage him to retire NOW!I understand he had a stroke and still he does not intend to give it up. See if he will make it to the First HOuse of Assembly meeting on Thursday. I still wish him well, he has served his country for over 30 something years, he needs to realise that it is time to rest and his family should encourage him to do that.
    • pet (05/12/2011, 23:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      the bvi needs ralph more now than ever before
  • Shara Parlin (28/11/2011, 10:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Uncle Ralph deman you have paid your dues and served the country well. Go tek ah trip somewhere from harrassing yourself with BVI politics.....give the ting to Fraser, Fahie or Alvin.....your health comes first!
    • YES I (29/11/2011, 18:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Well stated. Mr. Ralph has nothing further to prove. A wise man will spend his days with his family and thank God for the 60+ that was given to you.
  • admirer (28/11/2011, 11:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope he ant got dengue like the judge. it going around in that area.
  • vg (28/11/2011, 14:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    mR. o'nEAL OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU FOR ALOT OF THEM HOPING FOR THE WOSTE
  • soon and very soon (28/11/2011, 15:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    get well soon dear leader
  • Son Of Thunder (28/11/2011, 15:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where there's no vision the people perish. Where the visionary, the prophet, the seer, the discerner is there a lack in the island for these people? Why it is that no one understands the message that is being spoken but God? It is plain but as usual every man is to his own order, no time to seek or ask God which ways to take how long is the habitants of Tortola going to remain in the wilderness of confusion? When a nation forgets God, Satan will rule. In all the planning why wont the government sanctify a fast gather all the leaders of every organization and call on Jesus until He answers from His throne in glory. Let every man forget his belly and his pocket for a moment and go back to what we knew, what we grew up on and that is the ways of God We can't get around, across, above, or beneath it, we have to fall prostrate at the feet of Jesus and ask His forgiveness for our carelessness our slack and looseness. Let everyone get a mirror and look therein and see what or who you see and there's your answer that’s who the blame goes to, no one man to blame everyone is guilty. It is time to seek the Lord. Run to the mountain fall on your face before Him don't move until God answer. Prophets may come and prophets may go but until you act on what the Lord is saying to you through them it will profit you nothing. Thank you for reading, now do it One of God end time messenger The son of Thunder
  • Get Well (28/11/2011, 18:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I agree with Sarah Palin.. Raphie you give it all to BVI already.. we thank you for all of yourself you have given to us... take a rest now and enjoy a real long vacation...
    • and the winner is (29/11/2011, 23:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      i know i know you NDP haters cannot get over the fact that he beat Dr. Hubert like a child...Ralph will recover and will get back on the job not to worry!
  • Tired (28/11/2011, 19:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Those selfish VG people put this sick, tired, old man back in office to suffer, smh.
    • Virgin Gordian (28/11/2011, 21:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You need to shut the hell up yes we put him back in there because he is a great leader. By the grace of God he will get better to continue serving us the people of VG.
    • North Sound (28/11/2011, 22:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      you all better stop as your tola people put in some fools in power like funny man Myron, crazy Deloris and half crazy Archie so do not get me started bossman
  • Peaches (28/11/2011, 21:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. O'Neal is leader in the community. Quite recently the first Premier of this country. Why the secrecy surrounding his illness? You think he could have been one of those politicians in the states and CNN would not reveal his illness? We in the VI has to realise that once you are a Public Servant your life is an open book. Why all the secrecy? If he has sugar, say he has sugar, if he is suffering from a cold, say it, whatever it is, it should not be a secret! Thank God the NDP got in because as far as we can see, the Hon. Mr. O'neal has toiled long and hard and his body is now speaking to him to take a much needed rest. However, he does not want to head to the signals his body is telling him for he feels that the BVI revolves around him and only him can run things. Mr. O'Neal throw in the towel and take your rest for the cares of this country, you deserve it! I wish I could retire now myself but I still young. If I could I really would irregardless of my age!
    • Hmmmm (29/11/2011, 07:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Some stupid things said in here. You love what you do, and by God's grace if you love it you will want to keep doing it. Yes, bodies fail and a lot of people don't know when to quit, but it's not to say that they feel the thing revolving around them or that only they can do it. Come on man. God in it all. We just need to keep praying for Hon. O'Neal, wish him well.
  • Virgin Gordian (29/11/2011, 10:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only one thing can make a person do all that to themself its called GREED, stop kidding you all self. Ralph dont need one thing more in life but life. His real problem is personal Flax and O'neal have that problem they just cant help themself, thats the fact, call it what you all want like usual fools.
    • Virgin Gordian 2 (04/12/2011, 16:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Sum 1 is in the hospitaal n all u can bring urself to talk about is his family. U all jus cant stand success well take a seat ca we will continue to succeed BACK TO HELL U HATER!
  • VG forever! (29/11/2011, 17:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    OK you all want him go and rest....but tell me WHO should take his place if there is a bi-election....PLEASE DONT TELL ME HUBERT BERTIE O'NEAL.....come with some options but NOT HIM!!! Or else VG will burn down.
  • Disgusted (29/11/2011, 18:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yo ayo jus pray for the man n stop all da childish comments.Election gone he say he ain ready to go jus leave him be n pray the man in jesus name amen
    • two legs (29/11/2011, 23:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Uncle Ralph will see a lot more of ayo funerals before ayo see his...at least he has his two legs and he aint in no wheel chair..BAM
      • merry christmas (01/12/2011, 16:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        same thing me ah say...them who wishing bad on he will not out live he.....god is the trust giver of loife and health!
  • Tram (29/11/2011, 23:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    For someone like Ralph, power and respect (or perceived respect) from others is everything. Without these he will wither away. That is why he will try to hang on for as long as he can. But his last government shows he is incapable of properly using power. And his past vindictive behaviors and statements make it difficult for rational people to give him respect.
  • bed side stories (30/11/2011, 12:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    so can somone tell us the nature of his ailment???????? the voters have a right to know!
    • LOLA (03/12/2011, 07:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The way you put your comment makes it seem like you want to know for malicous reasons and not out of genuine concern for Mr O'neal's health. Why is it so important for you to know his ailment? Is knowing goingto make you a better person? Why can't you just pray for him and wish him a speedy recovery?
  • YARDFOUL (30/11/2011, 14:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    THIS IS SAD... SOME PPL RATHER SEE RALPH DIE IN OFFICE THAN SEE HIM SPEND HIS LAST DAYS RELAXING ENJOYING TIME WITH HIS FAMILY
  • want all (30/11/2011, 17:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    mehson i praying all day for Ralph to come through for if he kicks the bucket (god forbids i do not wish for that) we the people of VG do not want Herbert, Willie Pille or Lorie Rymer....
  • Vg woman (30/11/2011, 18:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Spoke to his wife....The big man is doing physiotherapy..... Go look that up to see what it is. RTO will live longer than a lot of young people.... Go check his family line.... They are long wind people.... Everyone has ailment.... Young and old!
    • farmer brown (01/12/2011, 01:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      tell that to dem NDP haters and new elcted silly ones...Uncle Ralph and VIP all the way!!!!
  • Lots of Kidssssss (01/12/2011, 20:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hon. R.T. O'Neal needs therapy that uses physical agents such as exercise and massage; it was agreed that he should remain in hospital for a few days. Who is kidding who?
  • big fish (01/12/2011, 21:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh no uncle come out fast fast fast
  • Millionair road (04/12/2011, 12:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    my prayers remain with Mr. O'Neal for his fast recovery
  • bad boys (05/12/2011, 19:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    so happy to learn that Uncle is home..here here here
  • vip possee (05/12/2011, 19:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    thats good news
  • ZEEE (05/12/2011, 23:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    AMEN AMEN SO HE WILL BE READY TO GIVE THEM HELL ON THURSDAY
  • Village Girl (06/12/2011, 01:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    see you cannot keep a good man down! BAM
  • hip hop (06/12/2011, 11:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    this is good news for the bvi and the 9 district
  • Lorna Green (06/12/2011, 12:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not the 9th DIstrict that I live in. Good news you say, we still aint gettin nothin. I already instructed the NDP not to give VG especially anything. Leh ahya suffer some more!


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