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Hon Archibald C. Christian quits NDP

-resigns with immediate effect
Hon Archibald C. Christian walks away from NDP. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Another bombshell announcement has rocked the National Democratic Party (NDP), this time with the resignation of its Treasurer and Founding Member, Honourable Archibald C. Christian (AL).

Hon Christian holds the NDP Government portfolio of Junior Minister for Tourism and a party position of Treasurer.

In his resignation letter addressed to the NDP Chairman, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), dated today, November 13, 2018, Hon Christian said the resignation, is with immediate effect.

According to a copy of the resignation letter seen by Virgin Islands News Online, Hon Christian informed the party leader that, “it is with sincere regret that I write to inform you that effective immediately I hereby resign from my position as Treasurer and member of the National Democratic Party.”

Founding Member

He went on to remind the recently elected NDP Leader, “As you are aware, I was a founding member and as of June 2018 elected Treasurer.”

Hon Christian informed the NDP leader that the party’s financial records have since been turned over to “former deputy treasurer Mr Russell Harrigan.”

The resignation by another of the founding members of the NDP, comes just hours after the party’s Vice President, Dr Michael A. Turnbull, also tendered his resignation.

The resignations of both Dr Turnbull’s and now Hon Christian, come days after the NDP Executive Meeting heard that Ms Shaina M. Smith, who also served as Chairperson of the party’s Women’s Association, also tendered her resignation, with immediate effect.

The NDP has split and continues to suffer the loss of numerous stalwarts, ever since the recent election of Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL) as its new Chairman and Leader.

According to senior sources in Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton’s (AL) Virgin Islands Progressive Alliance (VIPA) wing, more resignations are expected in the coming days.

 

23 Responses to “Hon Archibald C. Christian quits NDP ”

  • Hmmmm (13/11/2018, 17:48) Like (47) Dislike (21) Reply
    Myron really TOXIC
    • smh (13/11/2018, 19:02) Like (25) Dislike (17) Reply
      I don’t know if he’s toxic but I do know they are sore losers.
      • trrefdrfds (13/11/2018, 23:05) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
        You who have been bought and bribed will soon see who MVW truly is.
    • the rock (13/11/2018, 19:53) Like (23) Dislike (21) Reply
      all the weaklings are leaving, time to get the troops together General Hon Walywin, you have to know who you are going to battle with, otherwise they can get you killed.
    • for real (13/11/2018, 21:15) Like (12) Dislike (12) Reply
      Or he just that good. Have any one ever sat to think about what true leadership looks like. It’s lonely, so something going right.
  • We want to know (13/11/2018, 17:54) Like (32) Dislike (10) Reply
    Are you going to give up your Junior Minister portfolio too?
  • just asking (13/11/2018, 18:22) Like (65) Dislike (1) Reply
    So does this mean that we have to have elections now? As far as I see the ruling party loosing members every week.
  • wize up (13/11/2018, 18:40) Like (34) Dislike (27) Reply
    leadership matters: Skeleton run things
  • musa (13/11/2018, 18:47) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
    This is pure freedom
  • Foot Soilder (13/11/2018, 19:02) Like (24) Dislike (13) Reply
    The cobras are finally crawling out !! The. Members of your party voted through . democratic standards . The voice of the party choose their leader? Why are you so disloyal to the wishes of your party ? . Loyalty is one of the great attributes of a good person . The votes have spoken . Your party choose a leader from
    Amoung you . Self before country ? Isn’t this what it is ? What a ting !’
  • Luvz (13/11/2018, 19:29) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well this party crumbling by the minute. Who else to resign buddy?
  • Concern Citizen (13/11/2018, 19:37) Like (24) Dislike (7) Reply
    All along party members know they was not running the country above board. No ONE would speak up and speak out. They are showing their true colors and want us to vote for them during the next election. Is that right? If we have the same members change party we just getting more of the same. You all did not show us true steward-ship. You all did not defended WE the people. Mr. Governor please tell the Queen WE the people need her.
  • wize up (13/11/2018, 20:06) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Moses what you waiting on: make the move don’t be left out.....
  • smh (13/11/2018, 20:22) Like (11) Dislike (12) Reply
    He did not make any sense good bye
  • Be smart my people (13/11/2018, 20:36) Like (19) Dislike (10) Reply
    It is proven that these people that are leaving the MPS are not people of integrity because when Hon Fahie called for a vote of conference they would have voted with him the are clearly showing us the people that they don't love this country and it's people it is all about themselves people nñdomt be fool by the OLD AND NEW PARTY and new name change
  • Jessica Jones (13/11/2018, 20:37) Like (26) Dislike (7) Reply
    Please let us don't be blind with all this. The new party is still NDP. DO NOT VOTE FOR THEM.
  • The TRUTH (13/11/2018, 20:37) Like (15) Dislike (6) Reply

    Howdy Pardna this is your boy stupid...how you like the **** that's hitting the fan....small island small mentality...you need to educate yourself to the big picture...we have been lied to...everything is a lie...hope you wake up soon cause so many are living in a dream. Why do you think all this is happening....who is the hidden hand in all this...think son. A motion of no confidence in government will put the icing on the cake..... Andrew, Fraser, Archie, Ronnie, Kedrick, Mitch. A ministerial position is calling you...rise and shine.

  • BVI Diaspora/Enclave (13/11/2018, 20:47) Like (25) Dislike (6) Reply
    The NDP Tectonic Plates are alarmingly shifting. The NDP like the Titanic is sinking and the crew is jumping overboard. Are the jumpers courageous to jump off a sinking ship? There have been chink in the NDP armour and fissures in its structure for years yet many pretended that all was well, the ship was water tight. No medals for the jumpers. If they had spoken out when the failures were clear to the blind, perhaps some praise would be deserved.
  • Myo (13/11/2018, 22:56) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    Don't know what Archie is trying to prove. If he's not running again, why all of this? (Especially taking his letter to the media). You say you were not running again , so just sit down. As far as I remember, Myron was a vip. That same ndp group is who went for him to run with them now they claim they running from him.. nonsense! For the sake of the country you all need to get yourselves back together
  • HaHa! (14/11/2018, 00:41) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well at least they mustered up the courage to leave! And didn’t say deh father told uhm to sink with the ship! I feel for us in the 6th! We pick and pick until we pick sh*t! Our leader still has no backbone smh! I can’t wait for another four years of, why don’t they listen to me, the rabbit kept the money lol lmao
  • ... (14/11/2018, 05:06) Like (13) Dislike (4) Reply
    I agree stay away from ndp 1 or 2
  • Well My Goodness (14/11/2018, 08:55) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look at what the NDP has come to,what a thing
  • concern (14/11/2018, 10:00) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Everyone has something to say whether positive or negative. I would hope that the members who have tendered their resignations have done so due to their own professional, personal and or ethical beliefs, however those decisions are of their own. I would think that we as Virgin Islanders have enough education and common sense to follow our own beliefs and not those of propaganda. It is time that we RISE UP and let our VOICES be heard and decide who and what kind of future and legacy we are leaving for our children. There will always be negative and/or positive comments, rumors, accusations, etc., about person's holding or aspiring to be elected officials but sometimes we have to decide if those are just that RUMORS OR TRUTHS. We the people of the Virgin Islands have got to learn to VOTE for the officials who are willing to do RIGHT by our COUNTRY and not the DOLLAR.
    Always remember in order for our memories and legacies to continue we must have a FUTURE.


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