Premier Andrew Fahie called for greater transparency in government as he reported April 16 on planned measures that would establish a legally binding ministerial code of conduct. “The ministerial code …
Walwyn resigns as NDP chairman
Myron Walwyn resigned as chairman of the National Democratic Party, according to a press release issued last week. In his letter of resignation he thanked the NDP for “entrusting its …
HOA passes $427 million budget
The House of Assembly passed a $427,657,383 budget on Friday after two days of debate. The Appropriation Act 2019 “is now in its final stage before it can be fully …
NDP whirlwind includes launches in D-6, D-8
“The Red Bay community and the East End waterfront is perfectly positioned to be the next business district in this territory,” Health and Social Development Minister Marlon Penn said to …
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Walwyn takes the reins of the National Democratic Party
On Saturday night, National Democratic Party delegates voted for Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn to become the political organisation’s new president. Mr. Walwyn (R-at large) is the party’s first …
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Premier unclear about general election plans
On Monday evening, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith announced that he would not run for reelection as president of the National Democratic Party — signaling the end of an era for …
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National Democratic Party may face leadership shakeup
By the end of next week, the National Democratic Party could have a new leader for the first time since its inception in 1999. Both Ronnie Skelton, the minister for …
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