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Another radio talk show host condemns Hon Walwyn’s actions

- said Culture Minister Hon Myron V. Walwyn 'literally abused' the Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3)
Radio talk show host Edmund G. Maduro (left) has lasted Culture Minister Hon Myron V. Walwyn (right) for insulting the Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3). Photo: VINO/File
Leader of the Opposition, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3). Photo: VINO/File
Leader of the Opposition, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3). Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Radio talk show host Edmund G. Maduro is the latest person to publically condemn the way in which Culture Minister Hon Myron V. Walwyn treated Leader of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) on the opening night of Virgin Islands Festival 2016.

Hon Fraser was listed on the programme to speak in his capacity of Opposition Leader but was kicked off on the evening of the opening ceremony, July 25 2016, by Hon Walwyn, who has since said the Director of Culture Luce Hodge-Smith had erred in having Hon Fraser slated to speak.

“Here is a man who was invited to speak then literally abused by the Minister for Education. My people, be careful. Look what is happening to us. We cannot sit down and take these things,” Mr Maduro said on the EGM Show on Zrod 103.7 FM on July 28, 2016.

Further, Hon Walwyn had said it was not customary for the Leader of the Opposition to speak at the opening of Festival and that Hon Fraser should have known this and declined the invitation.

“My people do not be led away by such ignorance. The Festival is celebrating the freedom of every man and every man has a right to speak. But where ignorance rules it is folly to be wise,” Mr Maduro said in response to Hon Walwyn’s explanation.

Terrible mistake

Another talk show host, Mr Doug Wheatley had also expressed his disappointment with Hon Walwyn.

Speaking on his weekly show, Speak out BVI aired on July 26, 2016 on ZBVI 780 AM, Mr Wheatley said the Leader of the Opposition is the Leader of the Opposition today but tomorrow he could be the Premier and therefore one should not treat the Leader of the Opposition in such a manner.

“Even if a mistake had been made, all you had to do was allow the Leader of the Opposition to come as he was invited and to give his speech and no one would have been the wiser. The public out there listening would not have known that there was something amiss.

“But to turn him back and to not allow him to give a speech was very very much out of place, and I think the Honourable Minister made a terrible mistake in not allowing the Honourable Leader of the Opposition to speak as he was intended to.”

Mr Wheatley said he hopes a lesson is learnt from that fiasco and that it is never repeated, noting that persons in leadership positions must have the wisdom and understanding to deal with certain situations so that they are not escalated.

25 Responses to “Another radio talk show host condemns Hon Walwyn’s actions”

  • dog (29/07/2016, 16:24) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    Funny man is evil but there is another election
  • Queen P (29/07/2016, 16:41) Like (21) Dislike (1) Reply
    Funny man getting it from all angles.
  • wize up (29/07/2016, 16:42) Like (8) Dislike (14) Reply
    what next ?....I am sure Hon Fraser done forget this who thing(don't make a mounting out of a molehill)
  • As we speak (29/07/2016, 16:50) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    They only know to follow their so called Protocol when it suits them. But wait, NDP rope is tightening by the day.
    • In my book (29/07/2016, 18:15) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
      You are so right, every rope have a end and Myron and his gang/posse rope is almost at the end. Myron, why don't you retire or quit or something. Everyone is sick of you and your willfull, spitefull bullying ways.

  • mado (29/07/2016, 18:57) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    that minister is full ah luck!
  • Liat 521 (29/07/2016, 20:50) Like (19) Dislike (6) Reply
    look a man from Antigua come here to run a local man out of our village..ayo BVI people soft
    • To Liat 521 (29/07/2016, 21:58) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
      And to know, how he only came here with a white shirt and a pair of black pants, filling in at the Moorings, and look at where he's at today, should make them ALL bury their heads in the sands of Cane Garden Bay and let Quito's wrap it up in a nice reggae song- "Oh Tortola, how soft we have become, we have allowed an Antiguan descent to take over our Virgin Islands Lands."
    • regrets (30/07/2016, 00:40) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      The BVI created monsters by allowing those island boys to run for politics.
      • cup of tea (15/10/2016, 12:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I am saying. Makes no sense to me. Why would you let others from outside Caribbean countries run our country? Yet they don't want others from Caribbean countries living here for long..
  • True (29/07/2016, 23:20) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    The opposition leader is a true son of these Virgin Islands by parentage while the minister is not. Wonder who help him to get his status. He even did not grow up in these islands. Check the constitution and see if he was eligible to run for office. The NDP must do their homework. This is throwing a man out of his own house. His forefathers were not emancipated here. Does he know what we are celebrating .
  • BREAKING NEWS (30/07/2016, 09:03) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    MVW day is coming wait for a few more weeks
  • cay (30/07/2016, 09:40) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    a vote for NDP is a vote for funny man as Premier
    • Yes (30/07/2016, 11:38) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      Funny man go to jail he be too happy. All those eager mens in there. He'd be right at home
  • Seasoned (30/07/2016, 11:16) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    A seasoned and true Politician knows not to make Festival about Politics. Thumbs up to Minister Fraser. Shame on Walwyn. By the way, why is Walwyn getting involved with who the lineup of speakers at Festival? Doesn't he have more important things to do as a Minister? This stuff is so petty and stupid.
  • get over it (30/07/2016, 12:33) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    Get over it! Still one of the best minister we have had!
    • what (30/07/2016, 16:10) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      Moron is west minister in Island history. He would have been gone in Jamaica or some real place that isn't all talk. That's all this place is Talktola. You people have no spine so people like Funny Man take advantage of you and your young men (hint)
    • tell us? (30/07/2016, 16:13) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      @get over it. How much are you being paid to make that statement?
    • rt (22/09/2016, 15:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You got to mean Min.Fraser Mr.get over it .or u just get here on liat
  • Common Sense (30/07/2016, 13:45) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    What would Hon. Fraser possibly have to gain over Minister Walwyn by speaking at the festival? Now don’t get me wrong I’m not backing NDP or VIP because most of them seem to be crooks.

    But really let’s use some sense what could Minister Walwyn lose by letting Hon. Fraser speak? It seems to me that there was nothing to be lost on the side of Minister Walwyn by letting the opposition speak, in fact, he would have gained respect by the public for trying to show that he as a Minister of Education and Culture was bigger than pettiness and was actually trying to move towards harmony and peace within a divided nation.

    Now you and Ms. Parson trying to say that if you were Hon. Fraser that you would feel good being invited to speak and in the last minute while you were on your way to the festival they cancelled on you and the only reason for the cancellation was the Minister didn’t want to see you, and the only apology would be giving on facebook and not in person or at the festival.

    If that is your idea of respect then you still need to learn about manners and proper etiquette
  • Voter Too (01/08/2016, 19:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes Edmund , you have my support
  • Jamdown (02/08/2016, 21:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mi love u style Mr. Edmund ,u a fi we representative for now.


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