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Ronnie Skelton

February 21, 2019

Potential coalition would be first in 33 years

For the youngest voters in next week’s general election, a coalition government may be an unfamiliar concept. For their entire lives, Virgin Islands politics has been dominated by a two-party …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
Romney
February 18, 2019

Skelton looks to chart new path with PVIM

The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement was born late last year when legislators Ronnie Skelton and Mitch Turnbull publicly broke rank with the governing National Democratic Party, which Mr. Skelton helped …

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by Amanda Ulrich
January 31, 2019

‘No different to you:’ Scatliffe appeals to D-4

Though he’s running for office, Karl Scatliffe wants voters to see him as an everyman. “I’ve had the opportunity of working in many areas, and met with many persons,” he …

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by Amanda Ulrich
January 25, 2019

PVIM hits campaign trail in CGB, JVD

A new face joined the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement during rallies in Cane Garden Bay and Jost Van Dyke this weekend: the party’s fourth and final at-large candidate, Lesmore Smith. …

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by Amanda Ulrich
December 22, 2018

Ronnie Skelton replaces Andrew Fahie at helm of opposition

At-large representative Ronnie Skelton has been appointed opposition leader, replacing First District Representative Andrew Fahie, Governor Gus Jaspert announced Friday. Mr. Jaspert said he received a letter from Mr. Skelton …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
December 6, 2018

Progressive Virgin Islands Movement to launch Friday

The breakaway Progressive Virgin Islands Movement, led by recently ousted Health and Social Development Minister Ronnie Skelton, is officially launching tomorrow. But even before the launch, the new political party …

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by Amanda Ulrich
November 22, 2018

Cracks deepen within NDP government

The National Democratic Party government continued to splinter over the past week as three elected members left the party, including a minister and junior minister who were fired from their …

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by Amanda Ulrich
November 15, 2018

Skelton splitting from NDP; guv moves election deadline up to April

Health and Social Development Minister Ronnie Skelton plans to lead a new political party into the upcoming general elections, which are now due by April 16 after a surprise announcement …

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by Conor King Devitt
November 2, 2018

Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre in Virgin Gorda to be complete by December, says government

After nearly a decade of delays, construction on the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre in Virgin Gorda is finally set for completion in December. But before it opens, the BVI …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
October 25, 2018

Donations sought for Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda

A new pledge programme will help outfit the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre, to be completed in December on Virgin Gorda, according to Paula Chester-Cumberbatch, CEO of the BVI Health …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
October 12, 2018

House of Assembly overhauls prison laws

Lawmakers unanimously passed the Correctional Facilities Act, 2018 on Tuesday morning, overhauling the policies governing Her Majesty’s Prison. The act — passed with yet-to-be-publicised amendments — repealed and replaced the …

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by Conor King Devitt
October 11, 2018

Derelict cars leave VI after many delays

Three barges ready to export thousands of tons of scrap metal and derelict cars have arrived in the Virgin Islands after at least five months of delays. The first barge …

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by Amanda Ulrich
October 4, 2018

HOA mulls law to modernise prison rules

The policies governing Her Majesty’s Prison are likely to be overhauled soon as lawmakers tinker with comprehensive legislation designed to outline prisoners’ rights and regulate the responsibilities of prison guards. …

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by Conor King Devitt
August 29, 2018

Cemeteries not well-maintained, says junior minister for tourism

Most cemeteries in the Virgin Islands are not well maintained, Junior Minister for Tourism Archibald Christian (R-at large) said recently, suggesting that their managers be replaced if change doesn’t come …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
July 19, 2018

Human rights commission on House of Assembly agenda

Lawmakers plan to debate and vote on the Human Rights Commissions Act 2018 in the House of Assembly sitting scheduled to begin today. The commission — which is provided for …

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by Conor King Devitt
July 3, 2018

Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre to be complete this year, says permanent secretary

The construction of a Virgin Gorda clinic that has been delayed repeatedly is back on track for completion by the end of the year, according to Petrona Davies, permanent secretary …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
June 28, 2018

Hurricane heroes honoured with BVI Red Cross medals

A royal engineer who helped open the airport, shelter managers who lived among the homeless for months on end, police and fire officers who assisted the vulnerable, and an elected …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
June 25, 2018

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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by Conor King Devitt
June 22, 2018

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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by Conor King Devitt
June 14, 2018

Pickering heads to UK for Brexit Joint Ministerial Council

Deputy Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering departed the territory on Sunday to serve in Premier Dr. Orlando Smith’s stead during the Joint Ministerial Council meetings in the United Kingdom, according to …

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by Conor King Devitt
June 14, 2018

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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by Conor King Devitt
April 13, 2018

Government’s pick to clean up VI? An unlicensed firm tied to $500k lawsuit

SPECIAL REPORT Last fall, government was faced with a seemingly insurmountable task: disposing of unprecedented mountains of garbage left over from Hurricane Irma. But officials did not launch a tender …

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by Amanda Ulrich

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