Gov Jaspert to deliver final Speech from the Throne Nov 5, 2020
Governor Jaspert, who has been under heavy criticism for what many considered insensitive remarks about slavery reparations and the preservation of names of landmarks in honour of perpetrators of slavery and evil acts against humanity, is scheduled to depart the Territory this yearend, several months earlier than expected.
During his tenure, the Governor has also been accused of trying to upstage the elected Government of Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) as well as causing a strain in relationship between the Governments of the VI and United Kingdom as well as the elected Government’s and the people of the VI.
A ‘notice’ from the Office of the House of Assembly on October 22, 2020, confirmed that Governor Jaspert will be delivering the Speech from the Throne at the new parliamentary session next month.
The Speech, which is written by the Government of the day, represents the Administration’s legislative agenda.
Productive HoA
The last session of the HoA was one of the most eventful and productive in years, with June 2020 alone seeing a record-breaking 15 pieces of legislation.
Those include legislation that previous governments and legislators have shunned for years, such as the Consumer Protection Act 2020; Gaming and Betting Control Act 2020; and the Cannabis Licencing Act 2020, the latter of which is yet to be assented to by the Governor.
Other legislation in June included the Stamp Duty Amendment Act 2020 and Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act 2020.
The last HoA year climaxed with the swearing-in of the first local Attorney General in 21 years, Ms Dawn J. Smith, on October 1, 2020.
22 Responses to “Gov Jaspert to deliver final Speech from the Throne Nov 5, 2020”
WHAT SHOULD HON,JULIAN FRASER APOLOGIZE FOR?
Reprimand or reprimandassss?
As for "causing a strain in the relationship between the BVI and UK Governments", I think that falls into the Premier's basket. The Premier just can't get over the fact that a lender, in this case the UK, has a right and a duty to know what is going on with its money. Sadly, Fahie thinks that is insulting, which has to make one wonder. Would a bank, or you, lend to an entity that had no financial statement for years and years? If this is a news source, let's be fair. The Governor has not been perfect, but he has done very well, and better than most anyone else. And, I think, most people have been grateful for the job he has done, not always under good circumstances.
Please come again. Next time on a vacation.
You came in at a time of Hurricane Irma and hurricane Maria.
All your time was dedicated to our recovery.
We have recovered,but now Covid is at us.
We appreciate your service.