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Hon Myron V. Walwyn should be removed from office- Edmund G. Maduro

- 2nd time a call has been made for Hon Walwyn to step down
Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn recites the Territorial Pledge at Territory Day Celebrations on July 1, 2016. Photo: VINO
Edmund G. Maduro has called for the removal of Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn from office for saying earlier this year that Government can no longer write laws to 'fully protect locals.' Photo: VINO/File
Edmund G. Maduro has called for the removal of Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn from office for saying earlier this year that Government can no longer write laws to 'fully protect locals.' Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn has come under the wrath of talk show host Edmund G. Maduro, who has called for his removal from office for saying earlier this year that Government can no longer write laws to “fully protect locals.”

“Is this a man who we have elected to represent us,” asked Mr Maduro as he read from an article published by a local online news site in January stating that Hon Walwyn told senior staff of his Ministry that "In today’s society, our Governments cannot write laws and implement policies to completely protect our local population like we did years ago. There are many occasions where we wish we could do more to protect opportunities for our people, but the world doesn’t work that way anymore."

Speaking on 'The EGM Show' on ZROD 103.7 FM on Thursday July 7, 2016, Mr Maduro blasted Hon Walwyn for making such a statement.

“So you see how he is educating his Ministry to further torment us? I want to know are these the words of a lawyer, a man seeking to be our next Premier? Are these the words of a Minister of Education, seeking to become our next Premier? What are we the people for? We got to be idiots. We got to be Moo Moos, we got to be fools.

‘Have this man removed from office’

Mr Maduro demanded that Hon Walwyn produce the laws that show how it is the VI can’t fully protect its people anymore.

“We have all the laws and all the rights we need in this world today to protect us and if we don’t have this man removed from office something is wrong with us.”

“The Universal Declaration of the United Nations protects us against all of these nonsense and you have a man who went to school to be a lawyer, a man who is now our Minister of Education, telling us such nonsense? Something is wrong with not only him but the Premier. Why is he still there? Is he suffering from Alzheimer’s? Does he read the constitution? Does he read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?”

The former Chief Immigration Officer, Maduro, said Virgin Islanders have to learn to stand up and defend themselves.

“We must not forget what Christopher Flemming from East End did for us. That man spent time in jail fighting for us. We must not forget what Mr Faulkner from Anegada did for us. We must not forget what Mr Carlton DeCastro did for us. We must not forget what Mr Fonseca did for us. We cannot forget what Mr H.R. Penn did for us, people like J.R. O’Neal, the Georges. And we have a man now coming up with all these ignorance like we ourselves didn’t go to school? Bring the law and show us the people what hinders you from doing the job we have given you to do,” Mr Maduro stated.

2nd call for Hon Walwn to step down

This is the second time a call has been made for Hon Walwyn to step down as a legislator.

In May 2015, three Opposition Members, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and Hon J. Alvin Christopher (R2), claimed that Hon Walwyn breached the Constitution between 2012 and 2015 because two of his companies – MVW International Company Limited and The Pub (2012) Limited – are allegedly contracted by the House of Assembly.

The then Opposition Members  wrote a letter to Governor John S. Duncan OBE and Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith, asking them to exercise their powers and responsibilities, which they both have under the Virgin Islands Constitution, to take the required steps to ensure that the Honourable Walwyn “vacates his seat in the House of Assembly, as mandated by the Constitution.”

No action was taken and Hon Walwyn went on to be elected for a second term as an At Large Representive at the June 8, 2015 general elections.

48 Responses to “Hon Myron V. Walwyn should be removed from office- Edmund G. Maduro”

  • Optimist (09/07/2016, 11:51) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
    he obeah to strong Edmund
    • cool (09/07/2016, 19:46) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      But obeah, voodoo, hebegeebee, hex or whatever you call it will turn on you in a bad way. LOL, so I guess he put all of you under some type of spell to vote for him.
    • the rock (09/07/2016, 20:47) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
      Yes from ministry of Education to Premier of the BVI, Edmund u are correct!
    • the rock (10/07/2016, 07:50) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      i and a whole mass of others predicts that Hon. Myron Walwyn will be our next premier, he is that good, he is the NDP strong man, if he leaves the NDP will fall, food for thought VIP, but he has to get the Premier spot, otherwise no deallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll, YES I!
      • he alone (10/07/2016, 15:49) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        If you put Mr. Education by him self to run the nation the youths will vote for him. Careful now. Say one say two the next premiere is Doctor P. Mark my word once they get back in. If not its coming from the WEST one of the strong men who sits on the opposition .watch if now
        • the rock (10/07/2016, 23:44) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
          u missed my point...both parties are going to need him to form they parties, therefore he will be in the drivers seat, plus what if a new party forms which im told is already forming, all they have to go is make him that offer, boom new party inn!
  • K (09/07/2016, 11:55) Like (24) Dislike (4) Reply
    Dr Smith should have fired Walwyn when he accused the Premier of false information in the house over the cost of the wall that was so disrespectful and insubordination
  • BE WE EYE (09/07/2016, 12:11) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
    Mr. Maduro,

    The same momo and idiots you are asking if we are are same that put this joy stick in power. Imagine the most vote getter saying nonsense like that.

    Soooo much out there now that this joy stick has done to have him impeached but yet the same momo them not acting on it.

    So continue to take what you voted for.
  • cnn (09/07/2016, 14:06) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    Not only funny man but NDP must go
  • Sue (09/07/2016, 14:19) Like (8) Dislike (25) Reply
    Edmund please leave Myron alone
  • Boo (09/07/2016, 14:34) Like (23) Dislike (6) Reply
    I with Edmund this time on this one
  • .... (09/07/2016, 15:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well sah look troble for me
  • lmao (09/07/2016, 16:29) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply

    All who making noise will vote them back in again after all the freebs and favors just before Elections. Blah blah $%"£^ blah all talk.

  • affected (09/07/2016, 16:53) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    REAL. Disappointed in Walwyn "s behavoir as an educated person
  • wize up (09/07/2016, 16:57) Like (12) Dislike (15) Reply
    let me say this; come 2019 Mr man going right back in political office, even if his party dont win
    • enough (10/07/2016, 21:07) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I would love to see him on the opposition. I bet he will step down.
  • son of the soil (09/07/2016, 17:10) Like (17) Dislike (10) Reply
    Islandman shoulda never be allowed to run for politics in the BVI
    • HAHA (09/07/2016, 17:23) Like (16) Dislike (5) Reply
      Is Tortola not an island as well? You're a joke.
    • wize up (09/07/2016, 20:24) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
      @ son of the soil: hope when the whites start to run for politics in the BVI you blog the same piss....whites walk in and doing what they want and son of the soil have noting to say.....the island people help to develop this territory while the white folk buying out our lands, owns all the charter companies and trust companies in the BVI
    • Son of the Spoil (10/07/2016, 08:21) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      LOL Constitution say he is eligible
  • Street reporter (09/07/2016, 17:39) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    We know come next election half of NDP members would be in a new party .Which is a wise thing to do... Maybe Myron be the leader of the New party... He may just become our next Premier...Be honest look around find two people who can lead this Country honestly and responsibly.. I'm still searching and thinking, can't find anyone as yet... Myron knows he is surrounded by greedy fools, he just taking advantage
  • Street reporter.. (09/07/2016, 17:57) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Myron he is so confident because he thinks --He is smarter and brighter than all of them in the house--Is he? Don't blame Myron.. Look for someone else to blame..
  • bvi (09/07/2016, 18:48) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Myran need to step down for real mehson this man too full of is self he need to step down for true can't wait for 2019
  • Why (09/07/2016, 19:54) Like (1) Dislike (12) Reply
    Why all the blame on Myron? Why is he public enemy #1. You all may not see it now but he is the one that is going to turn this Country around for the better. Let the man do the job that you all elected him to do.
  • Observing (09/07/2016, 20:45) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    For too long we have allowed outsiders to run and rule our country, and we cannot do the same in theirs. Wake up indigenous Virgin Islanders. That is the situation. We need to think for ourselves.
    • wize up (10/07/2016, 13:45) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      @ observing....most of the indigenous Virgin Islands are living in United States of Amercia, The United States Virgin Islands or even in St Kitts, Jamaica, Barbados, Antigua or Trinidad and might I add living prosperious lives with good jobs, families and homes(just for your information: the Ingineous Virgin Islanders are in other people's Country and most of them NOT passing back here NOT even for vacation; they will return to BVI for funerals)...I left BVI high school in 1981 and have not seen most of my school mates in Road Town since then.
      • Fooling people (11/07/2016, 07:47) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        What indigenous Virgin Islanders do you know living in St Kitts, Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad? I'm sure you are confusing persons who might be VI born to Island people, with indigenous Virgin Islanders
        • wize up (11/07/2016, 17:36) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
          @ fooling people....ask Hon RT Oneal where he went to school....ask most of the current NDP members where they were educated....this BVI did not just began in 1980 as a matter of fact I missed out the Dominican Republic and Aruba....back in the day education for BVI came out of Jamaica, Barbados, st kitts, Trinidad(UWI)..St Kitts Grammar School.....running to Main Land USA was not always the options as you know it today(keep the faith)
          • John (12/07/2016, 08:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
            Wize up, now you are talking piss. The people you mentioned go to those places or any other for their education and they pay their fees which help support those "independent" countries. If you had done the same you would have been able to contribute to your own country instead of coming here.
            • wize up (12/07/2016, 09:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
              @ john... I agree with you; simply have the governor arrange my deportation order!!!!(keep me posted)
            • wize up (12/07/2016, 09:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
              @ john....are you working on my deportation order(I am all packed and ready to be deported from BVI)
              • John (12/07/2016, 17:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
                No wize up. You can unpack. I'm just working on rescinding the naturalization law. Will you join me? If you do that would be your greatest contribution.
                • wize up (12/07/2016, 19:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
                  @ john: I sincerely thank you!!! And I will unpack my pillow case right now....I spent my youthful day fighting and protesting back in the 70s: john, you have to promise that I will not be departed following my contribution in helping rescinding the naturalization laws, and I need that in writing(keep the faith)
            • wize up (13/07/2016, 08:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
              @ john... As you see I am still in the territory and thanks you very much...just a question( don't the nonindigious people pay tax in this territory which help keep the BVI economy afloat) you saying the 4 or 5 persons leaving BVI to study in the caribbean supports those countries and you actually believe this?) the nonindigious people in this BVI are the ones keeping the banks for going with homes of some of those indigenous ...keep the faith
              • John (13/07/2016, 20:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
                You're still at this wize up? Now you're making me wonder if you're really willing to help me or rather, simply compete with me. That is what no one in any country wants; including your own former country. Join me wize up. We have a conmon interest. Over crouding is good for neither of us. Just imagine you're on your yacht and you respond to an SOS from another boat that is in trouble, but when you get there, that boat is much bigger than yours. If you try to save everyone, it will be an even worse disaster because not only will that boat be lost but you risk loosing your own yacht as well. You see wize, we are small, if we try to save everyone, we all may be lost.
  • Interested (09/07/2016, 20:51) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Present us with viable alternatives and we will vote them out.If not,they are going right back in.
  • Tallfat (09/07/2016, 22:45) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    Maduro is not only a dunce; he has no moral compass. He has shown his obvious bias and insular way of thinking. Lets see him address the 40+ millions on the pier. Has he asked for that minister to be removed. Has he asked for the agri minister to be removed. No! He is doing a great job I guess. Has he asked for the Health minister to be removed despite the many blunders at the hospital and NHI? There's no call from him for the premier to be removed when hr tell his fibs or when he fails to show control over the finances of the country or of the ministers. If it appears that the premier has misrepresented a certain figure he as minister have a right to correct it. It would not have been the first time the premier misspoke/misquotes. If the premier does not consult the minister and made a statement why should he consults the premier to clarify anything. One thing tings true about Maduro is his hypocritical and badmind self.
  • pwd (10/07/2016, 01:02) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    After that million dollar wall he should have gone to jail
    • wize up (10/07/2016, 15:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ pwd: so you forgeting the cruise project already: as a matter of fact that looks like it get swept under the rug these no talk about it
  • @Tallfat---Well said. (10/07/2016, 05:25) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    @Tallfat --Agree--Agree---Agreed... everything you said I signed off on. Can't say it better.
  • staff at ME&C (10/07/2016, 09:36) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    We agree with edmund but afraid to speak out
  • 911 (10/07/2016, 10:57) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    this pappyshow man mvw need to just go away!
  • Queen Mary (10/07/2016, 14:02) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Adonis rules!
  • John (10/07/2016, 14:27) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The real fools in the BVI are those who decided to put naturalization in the constitution.
  • Mary (12/07/2016, 10:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ready for him to go
  • YAWN (14/07/2016, 15:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    belongers/bvislanders need to stop expecting handouts, change them attitudes and try to work with each other

    expats like the above need to humble their minds, change the attitude and try to work together

    stop letting BS divide the people work together to do away with the oppressor


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