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Hon Ralph T. O’Neal endorses Elton ‘All Out’ Sprauve for D9!

- admires that he has served in the US military & that he wants to bring that leadership to the Ninth District
Representative for the Ninth District Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has endorsed the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) pick for the Ninth District Elton L. Sprauve, known as ‘All Out’, calling him a capable individual who had served proudly in the United States military. Photo: VINO/File
The jurisdictional responsibility of the Ninth District Representative includes Anegada and Virgin Gorda. Photo: VINO
The jurisdictional responsibility of the Ninth District Representative includes Anegada and Virgin Gorda. Photo: VINO
Mr Elton L. Sprauve will be up against the National Democratic Party candidate Dr Hubert O’Neal, the People’s Empowerment Party’s Faye J. Reese-Charles and Independent candidates Dr Rawle R. Hannibal, Mr Albert O. Wheatley and Mrs Stephanie I. Faulkner-Williams for the 9th District seat to be vacated by Hon Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE. Photo: File
Mr Elton L. Sprauve will be up against the National Democratic Party candidate Dr Hubert O’Neal, the People’s Empowerment Party’s Faye J. Reese-Charles and Independent candidates Dr Rawle R. Hannibal, Mr Albert O. Wheatley and Mrs Stephanie I. Faulkner-Williams for the 9th District seat to be vacated by Hon Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE. Photo: File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Outgoing Representative for the Ninth District, Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has endorsed the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) pick for the Ninth District, Elton L. Sprauve known as ‘All Out’, calling him a capable individual who has served proudly in the United States military.

Speaking exclusively yesterday, May 7, 2015 to this news site, Hon O’Neal said he listened to the presentation by Sprauve during the VIP Congress and was impressed by the depth of his experience.

'A good man for the job'

Asked how he felt about the Committee settling on Sprauve for the Ninth District, Hon O’Neal said that he did not see anything wrong with it. “I believe he would be a good man for the job,” said O’Neal in reference to Sprauve.

“As he said last night (Wednesday night May 6, 2015) he worked for the US Government and their Air Force and now he wants a chance to work for his country,” said Hon O’Neal. “I think that it was a most interesting talk that he made,” said the VIP stalwart.

Up to April 4, 2015 during the opening of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival named in his honour, the octogenarian said he was not going to encourage anyone in particular to contest the Ninth District as he did not want to be accused of trying to influence people’s minds one way or the other. However, now that many have since announced their candidacy without the political icon's influence, Hon O'Neal has made it known who he believes might be the right person for the district.

"In May last year I announced I will not be standing for elections. I thought it was fair and reasonable to give someone else a chance.

"I am not going to say who must run. I don't want them to say Ralph gone and he doing this and that. People must make their decision," Hon O'Neal had said last month.

My hero, my father's hero

Sprauve, speaking on the radio show 'VIP Let's Talk' on ZBVI 780AM on Wednesday May 6, 2015 said he was honoured to be selected as Ninth District candidate for the VIP and called Hon O’Neal not only his hero but his father’s hero.

“Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE (R9) was my hero…my father’s hero…a great man. And now he has passed on the baton to another man who can fight for you,” he said. “We all need to deal with certain issues especially on Virgin Gorda. We have to deal with our developers, to our ports, to our seniors, to education, to the North Sound community,” he said as he outlined briefly some of the issues that would be front and centre of his agenda.

Mr Sprauve will be up against the National Democratic Party candidate Dr Hubert O’Neal, the People’s Empowerment Party’s Faye J. Reese-Charles and Independent candidates Dr Rawle R. Hannibal, Mr Albert O. Wheatley and Mrs Stephanie I. Faulkner-Williams for the 9th District seat to be vacated by Hon Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE.

29 Responses to “Hon Ralph T. O’Neal endorses Elton ‘All Out’ Sprauve for D9!”

  • ccc (08/05/2015, 08:13) Like (34) Dislike (1) Reply
    Tis about time..
  • lord-o (08/05/2015, 08:17) Like (27) Dislike (1) Reply
    We need to hear more from this legend, this walking computer before the age of computer---I am wondering is VIP throw him away---or he throws VIP away? He is surely an asset. Now I know Why he held on so along. He is wise. he knows the leadership would be an issue-- a liability at that.----------Good for all out.
  • ......... (08/05/2015, 08:24) Like (23) Dislike (5) Reply
    Thanks uncle the people will follow your lead
  • focus (08/05/2015, 08:29) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
    It would have looked really stupid for all out to go into an election without this.... somebody was on their knees for this lol . Besides Hannibal no other candidate has a plan....not one Just a lot of political nonsense. We going no where fast with continuing to vote party. Open up your minds people . You need to critically think this one through. He who lacks vision perish.
  • Hmm (08/05/2015, 08:34) Like (21) Dislike (21) Reply
    is that what u call an endorsement? he merely said that all out is a good man which he is, but I wont call it an endorsement.
    • @ Hmm (08/05/2015, 09:07) Like (18) Dislike (8) Reply
      I read it and was wondering the same thing, where was the endorsement?
      • all out (08/05/2015, 10:56) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
        @ Hmm and @@hmm, I would believe you all read but select what you want from the passage. Hon. O'Neal said he was impressed with the wealth of experience of the man, he also said that he believes that he will be a good man for the job. Well if that is not an endorsement, tell me what is?
    • bvi (08/05/2015, 12:04) Like (13) Dislike (9) Reply
      If he had said the same thing about Dr. O'Neal it would have been an endorsement, the NDP is so nasty its sicking, I hope people do not fall for their wicked plan. Vote these people out.
  • i from here (08/05/2015, 08:38) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    Look what pressure can do! LOL!
  • Yes (08/05/2015, 08:47) Like (103) Dislike (12) Reply
    Ndp must go!
    • i from here (08/05/2015, 11:09) Like (15) Dislike (10) Reply
      How much times you refresh your browser to rack up them likes ? LOL!

      What a desperate set of people!
  • VG (08/05/2015, 08:49) Like (36) Dislike (4) Reply
    Endosement or not we going all out!
  • 9th District Voter (08/05/2015, 08:55) Like (5) Dislike (22) Reply
    Elton Sprauve is no Ralph O'Neal and it will be ill conceived for him to think he will get the same support Ralph that was given to Mr. O'Neal over the decades. It's a new era and the majority of support Mr. O'Neal got over the years came mostly from the people of North Sound who voted for him because of their loyalty and respect due to the fact that he a teacher in the old Methodist School in North Sound for many years before starting his political career. From what I hear the majority of Anegadians are considering voting for Dr. O'Neal while North Sound People are likely to split their votes between Dr. O'Neal, All Out, and Albert Wheatley who also have deep roots in North Sound.
    • Anegadian (08/05/2015, 12:46) Like (17) Dislike (7) Reply
      Well you hear wrong...Cause 3/4 of Anegadians can't stand NDP.....Yes they have their supporters out Loblly not a soul else studying them....WE Going All out - for All out..!!!!
  • RightMan4TheJob (08/05/2015, 09:34) Like (32) Dislike (3) Reply
    Many left their homeland and never returned. This young man did; and because of his love for his country and in particular for the 9th District, is putting himself up for service. I comment him for taking this decision. If everyone would do their part, we'll build a better Virgin Islands. All Out Sprauve will do very well; he has his business on the
    island and lives on the island. He knows the challenges.

    Th 9th is recognized as the Tourism Island. He, a hospitality person himself, having been competed with our Culinary team in Florida at least twice, traveled to the UK to further represent the country within the last 2 years;
    sits on the Development Planning Board. H will represent. The thing is for us now, to stand with him, and support him by Going All Out 4 All Out and the entire VIP Team. As much as we might like him personally, he is not running for Premier, and will need a Team, to carry out his plans and Vision

    All Out and Team Vip . a Team 4 the People; Not the other way around.

    May God continue to Bless Us all. Forward ever...Backwards Never.!
  • Valley Political Analyst (08/05/2015, 09:41) Like (23) Dislike (3) Reply
    for God sake y'all stop talking piddle. WE GOING ALL OUT... Dr. O'Neal only got those majority of votes last election because the people "REALLY" wanted RTO'Neal out. WE GOING TO WHIP Bertie right back to University in Jamaica! I admire him though, he has more faith than JOB but he's slow with understanding those he call his people!

    Hannibal would have been my next choice, but not discriminating him, he's just as immobile as RTO'Neal. I think he needs to go and deal with his therapy and come next election should All Out Not deliver to us!!
  • voter (08/05/2015, 09:50) Like (6) Dislike (19) Reply
    If that is an endorsment, then i dont know what is. Mr. O'Neal plainly
    told the public he aint endorsing any one.

    It is very sad to see, he cant publicly endores a candidate for his
    beloved district he claims he loved.
  • Virgin Son (08/05/2015, 10:20) Like (18) Dislike (8) Reply
    Thanks mr oneal now i voting for team vip
  • Vote VIP All The Way (08/05/2015, 10:28) Like (22) Dislike (3) Reply
    WE ARE GOING ALL OUT WITH ALL OUT
  • basketball (08/05/2015, 11:37) Like (23) Dislike (4) Reply
    After the ndp sell out the people land and lie to dem we will run them out of town bossie
  • Jones (08/05/2015, 12:48) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    Who else he going to endorse...The man is a VIP but was playing games with the NDP
  • eyes (08/05/2015, 13:13) Like (1) Dislike (11) Reply
    I wish I had two votes. One for all out and one for Hannibal--I am confuse--I like them both--I am leaning towards Hannibal I think Hannibal get edge for me he is a little more genuine, serious and knowledgeable
  • @ Jones (08/05/2015, 13:27) Like (4) Dislike (25) Reply
    walwyn got a larger endorsement that all out bam
  • street (08/05/2015, 13:53) Like (32) Dislike (6) Reply
    Voting for the NDP is like eating your own feces, some thing that your body reject as toxic waste, I can't stomach the sight of these people, there attitude is so disgusting.
  • BVI SMART (08/05/2015, 15:32) Like (6) Dislike (16) Reply
    NDP ALL THE WAY
  • .......... (08/05/2015, 17:04) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply

    the m***n is sick cannot run on his record he is the most d*vi$ive man

  • voter (09/05/2015, 15:48) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    lol VIP "all out" and NDP "all in"


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