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Conch Charters allegation ‘the biggest lie in God’s world’- E.G. Maduro

- company accuses talk show host of threatening to shoot its employees
November 25th, 2015 | Tags: Conch Charters Ltd Edmund G. Maduro laundry threats
Controversial and outspoken talk show host Edmund G. Maduro is denying allegations that he threatened to shoot employees of Conch Charters after he had confronted them over his contract to do linen for the company being terminated. Photo: VINO/File
Conch Charters Ltd has accused Mr Edmund G. Maduro of threatening its employees. Photo: skyviews.com
Conch Charters Ltd has accused Mr Edmund G. Maduro of threatening its employees. Photo: skyviews.com
Mr Maduro said he wrote to Governor John S. Duncan OBE and Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith but have not received any response on his issues. Photo: VINO/File
Mr Maduro said he wrote to Governor John S. Duncan OBE and Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith but have not received any response on his issues. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Controversial and outspoken talk show host Edmund G. Maduro is denying allegations that he threatened to shoot employees of Conch Charters Ltd after he had confronted them over his contract to do linen for the company being terminated.

“That is the biggest lie in God’s world,” Mr Maduro told Virgin Islands News Online today, November 25, 2015.

“We regret that Conch Charters wanting to do its own laundry in house, instead of using your services, has escalated to the point it reached today [November 18 when the employees were allegedly threatened],” Conch Charters wrote to Mr Maduro.

The letter was made available to Virgin Islands News Online.

According to Mr Maduro, he made sure that he walked with a witness when approaching Conch Charters over his issues.

Apart from being disappointed and even hurt over his unwritten contract being terminated by Conch Charters, the radio talk show host and former Chief Immigration Officer said he was upset that the company is allegedly illegally trying to take more than one business under its umbrella, which he said would hurt local businesses.

He said he had approached employees of Conch Charters over the company seeking to do its own laundry allegedly without permission to do so.

Meanwhile, Mr Maduro intends to complain to the Queen about the issue and his convictions that his constitutional rights are being violated.

He said he wrote to Governor John S. Duncan OBE, Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith and Labour Minister Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering but said he has not even received a letter of acknowledgement from them.

Meanwhile, Peter J. Twist of Conch Charters, told Virgin Islands News Online that all of the allegations made against the company by Mr Maduro is not entirely true.

He also acknowledged that Conch Charters Ltd had written to Mr Maduro.

24 Responses to “Conch Charters allegation ‘the biggest lie in God’s world’- E.G. Maduro”

  • Yes (25/11/2015, 13:34) Like (30) Dislike (0) Reply
    loon.

    it would be taking another business under their roof if they started doing Moorings' laundry. If they just wash their own clothes and linen, there is no issue.

    em you are a nut with too big a sense of entitlement.
    • HMPH (aka socal comantator) (25/11/2015, 14:58) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      de bigest lie in Gods world is dat conch needs dem own trade licen to do dem own washin
  • John doe (25/11/2015, 13:39) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maduro go drink some strong coffee!!!
  • Joker (25/11/2015, 13:45) Like (29) Dislike (0) Reply
    Around the world hotels and similar businesses do their own laundry in house. Why would it be any different here ? Most charter companies do their own laundry.
  • Yes (25/11/2015, 14:45) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    LOL. This is somewhat funny to me.
  • hot head (25/11/2015, 14:47) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    He so hot head.. Won't put that pass him...With that kind of behavior he won't be washing much more linens..
  • Washer (25/11/2015, 14:49) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a case of airing dirty linen in public, and I guess blowing hot air.
  • He's right! (25/11/2015, 14:52) Like (45) Dislike (0) Reply
    I think Mr Maduro must be completely correct! I am so grateful for his good advice and opening my eyes to this important issue.

    I am heading out now to get Trade and Business Licences for hotel licence (I sleep at home), spa licence (I tend to bathe and shower myself as regularly as possible), restaurant licence (I cook my own meals from time to time), bar licence (I have been known to mix my own drinks, but not as often as some say), personal valet licence (I dress myself), chauffeur licence (I drive myself to work unless I call in sick), banking licence (I tend to keep a little money in my wallet - but not as much as I would like) and, last but not least, a laundry licence (so I can use the clothes washer in my rented apartment - which works out to far less than even $50/pound - let alone what Mr Maduro charges).

    I just hope the Government doesn't impose high fines on me for breaching the Constitution!
  • wow (25/11/2015, 14:56) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply

    He doesn't even realize he had a 20 year favor and instead of being thankful he is ungrateful. Why would they need a trade license to wash their own sh*t? LMAO!

  • Xxx (25/11/2015, 15:22) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Poor endmund
  • Redds (25/11/2015, 15:47) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    joker I don't know where you got your facts but you need to research it again.
    Years ago Sylvia Laundry did laundry for many hotels right there in the British Virgin Islands.
    Please research before you type.
    • Joker (25/11/2015, 21:00) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Redds, thanks for the heads up. However, after 40 years of being in the marine community in the BVI, I will form my own opinions. Yes, I remember Sylvias and Freemans and several others. None of which matters when it comes to a well established, respectable company making their own business decisions.
  • wize up (25/11/2015, 16:27) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    freedom of the the press but this guy is very de-pressing: why can't well all just get along: after 20-years of having the whole pie you mean maduro did not save couple slices...its the lost of money that have him jumping through hoops now: I understand he going till Buckingham palace with his matter: I personally think that his level of conversation is very insulting to intelligent VI Landers: there are certain issues that needs going that extra mile BUT this bull-piss!!!!
  • ccc (25/11/2015, 16:43) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
    Do not depend on the ndp for any help bossie they will take the side of you know who!
    • Really??? (25/11/2015, 20:28) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Fool, there is no other side because Edmond points make no sense whatsoever!!!!! The lawyer told him so already so don't make this political. Edmond to damn hot head!!!!
  • pat (25/11/2015, 16:44) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    the question is how much did he charge that they decided to do their own laundry. Must be cheaper to do it themselves. Compromise or lose a job altogether.
  • Fly (25/11/2015, 18:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Say hi to Liz from me...
  • virgin gorda resident (25/11/2015, 19:26) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why would any company or person pay $50/pound of laundry. That is an insane amount of money to pay for laundry. Should be no more than $5-10 per pound.
    • voter (26/11/2015, 07:51) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      They was helping his broke backside out. Now they can't do it anymore he talking about constitutional right to do their laundry. Pardna needs some mental health assistance
  • west wing (25/11/2015, 19:38) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Everyone should work together to solve our collective problem.
    Everyone has a task and a duty.
    Our personal problems may require individual intimate attention
  • Numbers (25/11/2015, 19:40) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    This situation has been 40 years in the making going back to when he was immigration chief
    • True (25/11/2015, 21:20) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Wow. I could shake your hand.
    • wize up (25/11/2015, 21:58) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ numbers: God bless you: this guy was in the position to draft legislation and establish guidelines for our territory many many years ago and did nothing now here fussing: it so funny and disgraceful the same white folks he on the radio & tv chatting so bad about are the very same ones that he is losing his mind over right now: for 20-years he on them coattail....this thing should be a movie we already have the script!!!!
  • voter (25/11/2015, 22:49) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maduro needs to make a trip down to mental health for some treatment. This is the biggest load of bullcrap I have heard in a long time.


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