VI Opposition establishes shadow cabinet for 5th HoA
The announcement came via a press release as the First Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) got underway today at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola.
Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and the members of the Opposition said they have determined and agreed, in consideration of the wishes of the people of the Virgin Islands, to implement the system of shadow ministers.
Shadow areas defined by VI Oppostion
As such, Opposition Leader Hon Skelton will shadow matters related to Finance, Food security, Gaming, Immigration, Banking, Town and Country Planning, Shipping Registry, Health and Social Development, and Alternative Energy.
Hon Myron W. Walwyn (AL) will shadow matters related to Finance to Tourism, Education, Culture (Festival & Fairs), Financial Services and Macro-Economic Planning.
Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) will shadow matters related to Health and Social Development, Housing Development, Trade, and Economic Affairs, Financial Services, along with information and Telecommunications Technology.
Senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) will shadow matters related to Alternative Energy and all subject matters falling under Communication and Works.
Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) will shadow matters related to Natural Resources, National Health Insurance, Social Security, Lands, Climate Change, and Labour.
Hon Mather to shadow matters related to Education & Youth Affairs
And newcomer Hon Stacy Mather MBE (AL) will shadow matters related to Agriculture and Fisheries, Food Security, Education and Youth Affairs & Sports.
The Opposition is made up of members of Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), National Democratic Party (NDP) and Progressives United (PU).
27 Responses to “VI Opposition establishes shadow cabinet for 5th HoA”
To the VIP Government please do the people's work and do not let any of you be swayed by some of these smooth talking w***** h***** and minded individuals in the Opposition specifically those whose name start with M and there are three of them plus Shadow Minister for Biwater. VIP be mindful and work together for a better BVI. Do not be side tracked or fooled by these people as they know how to always sound good but evil is in their hearts.
Ayo always trying to make everything the government do sound and look worse than it is for your own greedy reasons. What is a worse blunder than the Opposition ignoring the fact that the man in the 6th with them has been arrested on corruption charges and possibly going to jail. This is the only big blunder which is factual.