Gov informed twice of D4 seat vacancy – Speaker Willock
The Speaker in the release sent out today, Monday, March 25, 2019, from his office says that the resignation stands and that the Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) has been informed formally in two instances of the vacancy in the D4 seat.
Ruling stands
“My ruling of 13th March 2019 to accept Mr Mark H. Vanterpool’s letter of resignation dated 5th March 2019 still stands,” speaker Willock affirmed.
He said, “Additionally, I have advised His Excellency the Governor Mr. Augustus Jaspert in writing on two occasions that there is a vacancy for representation in the Fourth Electoral District in the House of Assembly, as Mr Vanterpool followed through on his expressed intent and did not show up on 12th March 2019 to be sworn in as an elected Member.”
According to the Speaker, “I trust that Governor Jaspert will not allow the people of District Four to go without a district representative for much longer. It was unfortunate that the people of District Five, following the passing of Honourable Delores Christopher, had to wait five months for a new district representative."
Governor to call By-election
The HoA Speaker was adamant that he knows the Governor values the democracy of the Virgin Islands (VI) and the role it plays in good governance and improving lives. Hon Willock further says, “So we await a By-election date, which under the constitution, can only be called by him.”
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25 Responses to “Gov informed twice of D4 seat vacancy – Speaker Willock ”
Swear in the man... read the constitution.
There is too much to be done in this country . We don't have time to play this bull sh_t with Mark.
To top it off, Mark went public with what he first wanted. He didn't miss a beat. He wanted the whole world to get it. Only a crazy man would come back with this nonsense.
What we should be doing is, get Mark the medical help that he needs.
Any other person would have already caved. Clap clap to the esteemed big Shame on mark and marlon
I can understand some of you who is just caught up in the denial of mark and the NDP and the wrong that they has done to this country and the disrespect to the voting constituents in this country but that is up to the few of you but for the rest of the voting majority it’s tine to move on with the people’s work you just can’t have it your way all the time those bollards $2.5 million dollars for bollards to tie up the cruise ships $2.5 million dollars that alone needs to be investigated if you think the wall was bad look into that .
The Gov decision to not call a By Election is his right and takes precedence.
Why are we beating ourselves as to the clarity of the letter and to whom it must be delivered to. The House of Assembly is the intended recipient. Furthermore, Hon. Vanterpool made a public statement to the territory that he is no longer interested in represent the constituency. It is clear and there should be no doubt. Hon. Leader of the opposition is playing with words and trying to deceive the public as his party did over past eight years. The recording of Hon. Vanterpool speech to the territory where he said publicly that he is no longer interested in representing the District 4 is tantamount to his decision to resign.
If there is any need for further clarification on the matter the leader of the opposition could consult with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association for advice on the matter and not relying on the advice from the leader of the NDP.