Besides questioning current members of the House of Assembly over the past week, the Commission of Inquiry also called former members as it sought information about elected officials’ interests. Like …
June 24, 2021
May 7, 2021
Ronnie Skelton heading new board at the RDA
The agency established to lead the territory’s recovery from the 2017 hurricanes is under new leadership, with former legislator Ronnie Skelton chairing the board. Premier Andrew Fahie announced April 29 …
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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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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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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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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. …
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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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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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 …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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. …
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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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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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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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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