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Gov't lacks transparency; No regards for HoA rules - Hon Andrew A. Fahie

According to Opposition Member Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), the repositioning of the Questions and Answers segment to the bottom of the Order Paper at the Second Sitting of the Second Session of the Third House of Assembly (HoA) today October 13, 2016 shows a lack of commitment to good governance by the National Democratic Party (NDP). Photo: VINO/File
This is not the first time that the ruling National Democratic Party Government has put down the highly anticipated Questions and Answers to very late into the proceedings of the House, much to the dissatisfaction of the Opposition. Photo: Internet Source
This is not the first time that the ruling National Democratic Party Government has put down the highly anticipated Questions and Answers to very late into the proceedings of the House, much to the dissatisfaction of the Opposition. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The repositioning of the Questions and Answers segment to the bottom of the Order Paper at the Second Sitting of the Second Session of the Third House of Assembly (HoA) today October 13, 2016 is not sitting well with Opposition Member Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).

This is not the first time that the ruling National Democratic Party Government has put down the highly anticipated Questions and Answers to very late into the proceedings of the House, much to the dissatisfaction of the two-member Opposition.

According to Hon Fahie, it is clear that the repositioning of the Questions and Answers  to the bottom of the agenda once again demonstrates “the NDP Government’s lack of commitment to Transparency, Good Governance and the work of the Opposition on behalf of the People of the Virgin Islands.”

Hon Fahie further stated in a press release, issued moments ago, that Government members read a total of eight (8) statements, which spoke about increasing the salaries of its members while owing many vendors for months, and returned bills for their 2nd and 3rd readings in record time before the public was given ample time to give their views.

“And yet, the one item on the Order of the Day, which will ensure Good Governance continues to be given the lowest value of importance by this NDP Government.”

Hon Fahie vowed that as a Member of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition and an elected Member of the Highest law making body in the VI, House of Assembly, he will continue to be steadfast in purpose and diligent in actions to ensure that transparency, accountability, value for money and democracy remain the order of the day and not only when and how this Government sees fit.

Earlier the Opposition Members also clashed with the Speaker of the House Hon Ingrid A. Moses about a lengthy statement given by Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) while laying a document on energy on the table of the HoA.

The Members argued that the Standing Orders did not allow for Hon Vanterpool to do so, however, they were overruled by the Speaker.

17 Responses to “Gov't lacks transparency; No regards for HoA rules - Hon Andrew A. Fahie”

  • My $0.02 (13/10/2016, 12:39) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    we agree with you Brox Bummer they got something to hide!
  • no darm priority (NDP) (13/10/2016, 12:45) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    So giving archie and marlon a raise is more important than everything else on the paper?
  • wize up (13/10/2016, 12:49) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
    Live with it because sitting after you keep bringing up this issue and nothing happens....
  • Topaz (13/10/2016, 13:17) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    They have no regards for members of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition and they control the majority in the HOA, so they don't care, but Hon. Fahie still have a duty to address it
  • Ning (13/10/2016, 13:42) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nothing new, same old tricks.
  • Well Sah (13/10/2016, 14:29) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    NDP must go
  • i from here (13/10/2016, 14:49) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
    See how it feels Fahie ? When you were in Gov't you hide a lot especially for that mountain of dirt down West End.

    Lot of bogus contracts was given out to move that dirt from one side of the road to the other and then back over again.
    • wize up (13/10/2016, 16:28) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      @ I from here: NDP/VIP same muck
    • @i from here (13/10/2016, 19:37) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
      You mean that years later after this was proved to be utter nonsense you come with it. You want bogus go by Myron school wall & his other projects & Communications and Work.
  • watching (13/10/2016, 16:21) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    How embarassing to the rest of the world . Ignorant corrupt little dictators . Very sad
    • wize up (13/10/2016, 19:17) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ watching: while VIP held office some of its members did not answer questions which were posed to them(ask # 3) and they were times when the order paper was amended(nothing new)....some of us acting like the guys will not be given the opportunity to ask the questions; had the questions been taken off the order paper that would have been a different matter
    • Grunt (16/10/2016, 16:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      From 2007 to 2011, VIP members were actually laughing in the house at the two NDP opposition members. Ask Andrew and Fraser.
  • street reporter. (13/10/2016, 20:44) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    The governor can never agree with them getting salary increase. After getting housing and all kind of allowances it's heartless and Ungodly for them to be asking for salary increase. Especially in this dark financial climate... But as to transparency both VIP and NDP hands are dirty.. Where is the conscience?


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