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Health Minister 'seems to be minister of misinformation' & fear-mongering- Hon Penn

- denies that he called for civil unrest, despite evidence
Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Virgin Islands, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has denied that he called for civil unrest in the territory regarding government’s tourism re-opening policies, even as records show otherwise. Photo: VINO/File
The Opposition Leader has also accused the current Health and Social Development Minister, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) of spreading misinformation and fear-mongering, by posting about the civil unrest calls on social media. Photo: GIS/File
The Opposition Leader has also accused the current Health and Social Development Minister, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) of spreading misinformation and fear-mongering, by posting about the civil unrest calls on social media. Photo: GIS/File
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Virgin Islands, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has denied that he called for civil unrest in the territory regarding government’s tourism re-opening policies, even as records show otherwise.

On NDP Radio last evening, November 2, 2020, with moderator Aaron F. Parillon, the Opposition Leader instead accused the current Health and Social Development Minister, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) of spreading misinformation and fear-mongering, by posting about the civil unrest calls on social media.

“The now Minister of Health, he seems to have been promoting fear-mongering in chief. He seems to be the one perverting all these fearmongering throughout the territory as it relates to COVID-19,” Hon Penn said.

“He [Minister Malone] also seem to be the minster for misinformation as well in terms of the information that he continues to send out,” the Opposition Leader added.
 
Hon Penn denies making the calls

According to Hon Penn, “I saw WhatsApp going around from the same Minister [Hon Malone]… that my colleague and I suggesting that persons should riot the streets and tear down the government buildings and go down to town.”

The Opposition leader said that he was being accused of insinuating and inciting violence in terms of protesting the government's decision. 

“We were very clear, we support any civil protests, peaceful protest that speaks to persons wanting to express themselves. We had that recently with the beneficial ownership we had a peaceful pretest to the governor’s house expressing our displeasure with the approach of the UK administration to impose public registers on us as a territory,” Hon Penn said.

Civil unrest calls made @ opposition press conference 

However, while the Opposition Leader said he would never support any such calls of civil unrest in the territory, less than a week ago on October 28, 2020, he said he supported the people of the VI to civil unrest over the Government’s tourism possible.

“I support the people. I will say publicly I support the people to civil, what do you say, civil unrest. If the people have a concern in terms of the issue of the day that we need to have transparency, then go to the Government,” Hon Penn stated.

Calls create disunity & fear-mongering – Hon Penn   

On last evening’s NDP Radio show, Hon Penn in denying that he made the calls, said: “it is very disturbing to see that the people that we put in positions to lead, create this level of disunity and this level of the fear-mongering.”

“For the Minister to send that around [WhatApp message] and make that suggestion is very disingenuine and unbecoming of someone that holds his position,” Hon Penn said.

11 Responses to “Health Minister 'seems to be minister of misinformation' & fear-mongering- Hon Penn”

  • ... (03/11/2020, 11:29) Like (39) Dislike (2) Reply
    the clean up will not work smurf you call for civil unrest you lie worst than trump

    look melee to tell the King
  • lmao (03/11/2020, 12:02) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    And the THUNDER ROLLS AND IS GETTING LOUDER BY THE MOMENT. EVERYDAY, THE BICKERING AND FINGER POINTING. ALL I CAN SAY IS WE AS CITIZENS HAVE TO FIND A WAY TO DEPEND ON OUR SELVES.
  • Papa Smurf (03/11/2020, 13:27) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    This opposition minister is cynical at best and childish at worse. Always complaining about something. What a waste of space.
  • Windy (03/11/2020, 13:31) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    he working hard to be chairman of the NDP but the rank and file really don't want him
  • PLAIN MOMO (03/11/2020, 13:52) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply

    MARLON PENN WHY ARE YOU CAUSING CONFUSION THE MINIISTER IS THE BEST HEALTH MINISTER WE HAD IN A LONG TIME CAN YOUR DUMD @## DO WHAT HE IS DOING YOU AND THE REST OF THE OPPOSITION LOOKING FOR A MIRICLE BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IT IN THE WRONG WAY STOP BRINGING DOWN THE GOVERNMENT WHAT DID NDP DID WHEN YOU WAS IN THE PARTY PEOPLE IS REALLY SICK OF YOU WITH YOUR BIG SH** YOU WILL NOT GOING TO GET BACK IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BECAUSE THE PEOPLE IN THE 8 DISTRICT DOES NOY WANT YOU TO REPRESENT THEM NO MORE CHECK YOUR LAST CHANCE AND YOU ARE NOT NO HELP ONLY TALK TALK

  • R ou ad Town Rebel (03/11/2020, 16:24) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Do not bring your ignorance to Road Town,the result would not be nice.
  • To The Point (03/11/2020, 18:02) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why ppl just come on here just to talk / if we got back to the day in question we can clear see that hon penn is repeating word for word what he said before stop calling the man a lier . Sometimes we have to put as this party mind set for the betterment of country
  • just (03/11/2020, 22:27) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
  • Clearly (04/11/2020, 08:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Opposition have this covid as a joke. What a crying shane.


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