History made! First time reserved power ever used- Elton Georges
The United Kingdom appointed Governor invoked sec 103 (b) of the VI Constitution, giving him the power to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund or other public funds.
The constitution states in Sec 103 —(1) No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund except on the authority of a warrant under the hand of the Minister charged with responsibility for finance; but where, in the opinion of the Governor, acting in his or her discretion, moneys are required to enable the Governor to discharge his or her responsibilities under section 60, such moneys may be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund either—
(a) on the authority of a warrant under the hand of the Minister; or
(b) on the authority of a warrant under the hand of the Governor, acting in his or her discretion.
Never happened before- Elton Georges
Our newsroom caught up with former long-time Deputy Governor of the VI Mr Elton Georges CMG, OBE, who told our newsroom he could not remember "in the BVI History this even being done.” Mr Georges spent some fifty years in public service in various senior positions from Permanent Secretary, Deputy Governor, Acting Governor, and Complaints Commissioner among others.
In a brief conversation, he told our newsroom, “If I am correct this is history.”
It was last week that the governor invoked his power to take $800,000 from the Consolidated Fund to place in the budget of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Many political observers see this as direct rule and embarrassing the Territory and also a stain on the National Democratic Party Government.
Opposition Leader Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) told the public moments ago March 21, 2017 on the International Morning Ride Show on ZROD 103.7 FM with Paul A. Peart aka Gadiethz that the issues of the governor’s action show “poor Leadership on the part of the government.” He said it’s a “sad day for democracy in the Virgin Islands and we must continue to hold the elected government accountable.”
In an interesting spin a few weeks ago, the controversial Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) claimed that the UK is pleased with how the Government is managing the VI’s finances.
45 Responses to “History made! First time reserved power ever used- Elton Georges”
Gov needs to keep these NDP jokers' feet to the fire.
When the wind blow, fowl bottom does show
I am not surprise with this situation. Dr. Smith has failed a long time ago and also failed 3 months ago when Mrs. Smith says women has the right to do what they wants without the notification of their spouse.
I am interested to see M*** Add to dictionary one day be investigated for the miss handling of public funds.
However, the Police was long awaiting for much needy help and now the ball is rolling.
don't forget the High-School much needy repairs also Mr. Governor.
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