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HoA did poor job @ educating public on VI constitution - Hon Penn

- calls for robust educational campaign ahead of public discussions on constitutional review
Leader of Her Majesty's Royal Opposition in the Virgin Islands, House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) said the House has fallen short of its role to educate the public on the contents of the constitution during the period of the last constitutional review to now. Photo: HoA/Youtube
The motion for Constitutional Review was passed during the Thirteenth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands held at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, on July 28, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
The motion for Constitutional Review was passed during the Thirteenth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands held at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, on July 28, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) said the House of Assembly (HoA) has fallen short of its role to educate the public on the contents of the constitution during the period of the last constitutional review to now.

"Over the 13 years since the last constitutional review... I think we have done a poor job in terms of ensuring that the populus understands the content of the constitution," Hon Penn told legislators. 

He was at the time debating the motion for the VI's latest constitutional review at the 13th Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on July 28, 2020.

"As a critical component of this process, it is important for us every part, every section... and there are 10 main sections... that we break it down," Hon Penn recommended to those present in the House. 

HoA has means to disseminate information - Hon Penn 

He said now more than ever as compared to in the previous years, the House also has access to means and ways to disseminate information to the people. 

"Tools that can help us widely disseminate information in a way that people could digest," he said, and they could get a sense of why the constitutional review is being done. 

He further said an educational campaign will pave the way for more robust discussions with the people. He underscored that the educational campaign is especially important to moving forward with the constitutional review process.  

Hon Penn was first elected in 2011, some four years after the last constitutional review in 2007.

12 Responses to “HoA did poor job @ educating public on VI constitution - Hon Penn”

  • bojan (07/08/2020, 18:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Its like most of the HoA menbers are like old time Mechanics who not up to cars with electronic system they can only work on carburettor and distrubutor cars, the HoA members make all kind of foolish noise when the governor do something but yet they cant show you in the constition where the governor did wrong.Then some time back there was a big march against the UK then they go to the uk to go beg what fools find out what is your legal rights before you start to curse your mother and go beg her for help if you all think things bad pray hurricanes dont come here and ask the Lord to get rid of the corona for if America and the out side world done get fix it wont be no 6 months of famine.
  • Local (07/08/2020, 18:59) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
    Dude you have a serious problem go back 4 years ago and tell me what you and your government did to inform us about the plane money , cruise Pier money east end long look sewage money were we the people inform but now you want to appear concerned about information being circulated and asking for public input we never had when you were in the government . You are a joker you had get on the other side to see the light , you can fool some but not all anyway that what you get paid for oppose my good man.
    • Lb (07/08/2020, 19:53) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
      Is this the only argument you dumbnuts can come up with everytime? When VIP is opposition then it is "shut up what did you do during your term?". When NDP is Opposition then it is shut up what did you do during your term?

      Grow up!

      Is his message not valid NOW?!!!! So your smart azz will disregard what he is saying now because he is NDP and was in power before? SMAAAART!

      It doesn't make hisessage any less correct or on point dumbazz!
      • Local (08/08/2020, 08:47) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Lb take off your blinder you backing friend not principal your the dum ass what is he saying that is different back then when VIP was opposition they never listen to sound advice about the plane or give us the people a run around when questions were asked about the sewage money you better clean your ears and open your eyes with that small minded of yours it was right back then and wrong now in your eyes.
  • Politics (07/08/2020, 19:15) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    Penn what isyour problem why are you jumping of this Goverment your Goverment was in power for years what have they don e they were hiding all thaht they could hide can you see that you are a lone ranbger leave the Government alone and stop causing confusion if you were in power like the primer what would have done you just go and sit aside because you so Doom that you donot know what to bring to the public from talking sheer S'''''; no mattter what you says you cannot stand up to the premier neither here nor there so stop just being a talker
  • Outsider (07/08/2020, 19:51) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    No BVI government educate their people before hand about ANY BILL or people's business before going to the house and passing it. Nothing new, absolutely no level of transparency!
  • jane teacher (08/08/2020, 07:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr makone go cool out T came to you with a problem and you tell me you would have helped up to now I aiant a thing but when your were repected i still wish all the best Marlon stop your pretend you cannot do the things that is being done where is your diplomacy can you stand or adress on the international stage in representing this country at such TOP level come wuth suggestuins tat will help people and stop looking out for people under a polyester cover you dont stand a chance in the real relm of things
  • annudda2cents (08/08/2020, 08:31) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    I don't remember public consultation during the last review of 2007. or am i wrong?
  • jokers (08/08/2020, 09:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    HELLO!!!!
    THEN PENN
    CAN YOU DO SOM EDUCATING ON THE CONSTITUTION !!!
    OR YOU CAN ONLY TEAR DOWN?
  • Herbman (08/08/2020, 10:07) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am glad the bloggers here can see through Marlon. His motto is to destroy others to build himself. Every time he open his fawn I can hear his evil. It not everyone who put on a jacket is a good man. The government need help not monkey politics from this guy.
  • ReX FeRal (08/08/2020, 18:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Really Mr.Penn? Who's job is it to educate the public about the constitution? Is it the HOA.HLSCC.ESHS.THE PRIMARY SCHOOLS.PRIVATE HS. SELF, . Who?
  • Politics (09/08/2020, 07:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    the constituion shoulsbe taught orsares in he schools sothat choldrencan know and will jnowwhat theirconstitional rights are you as a legislator probaly ddo not even know what the constition was all about intil now talk the truth so go in a corner read wat is there and try to make correct and proper changes because it was your government along with yourself who put us in this jam you need toand SK YOUR FORMER BOSS what stupidness he sgin of on when dealing with england you sure bit did not know the National Dose of Posion New Deaf and Dumb People New Demolation Party
    Now Demotratic Piraties and what else you can call you all workwith the government and the people and stop Bla Bla Blaing this may be your last term anoyher man is in line for the 8th district run keep your eyes open


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