Hon Walywn praises Opposition Leader on UK review consultations
Hon Walwyn’s pronouncements were had on Monday, August 27, 2018, during the NDP’s radio programme ‘Drive Time.’
The NDP Chairman and co-leader of government business in the House of Assembly (HoA) told listeners, “I would like to take this opportunity to commend the Leader of the Opposition for his contribution in assisting to bring wider consultation on this matter to the citizens of the Territory.”
Premier’s Office
Unlike the approach of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Chairman, the ruling NDP has instead opted to submit unilateral submissions to the UK’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Foreign Affairs.
As such, Hon Walwyn has since invited persons who would like to make independent submissions to do so through the government‘s website where a link has been created specifically to accommodate this inquiry.
The NDP Chairman suggested too, “I would like to suggest that the feedback received through all public consultations be sent to the Foreign Affairs Committee through the Premier’s Office which will be a show of unity among the people of the Virgin Islands and will further demonstrate our believe in our 'One BVI' mantra."
All consultations, no doubt include those prepared by the Opposition Leader.
Unilateral Submissions
The NDP’s position to make its own unilateral submissions came only after Hon Fahie had already outlined his plans for Territory-wide consultations with the people of the VI.
The Premier—unlike Hon Fahie’s approach to traverse the Territory and meet with the people in a Town Hall meeting format—had instead said, “my Government has already commenced work on responding to inquiry and any member of community is invited to also make their submission to my office.”
Hon Walywn now wants the Opposition Leader to incorporate his work, into whatever submission is to be made by the Premier’s Office to the UK Parliamentary Committee.
No Confidence
The decision by the UK to review its relationship with its OTs has drawn mixed reactions from residents but there has been consensus on one aspect; the NDP does not hold the confidence of most in the Territory to handle the debacle.
Senior Pastor of the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church (CGBBC), Reverend, Dr Michael A. Turnbull recently declared, “…we cannot depend on the Government or any other public official to have the conversation for us.”
Opposition Leader, Hon Fahie after meeting with Premier Smith on August 14, 2018, had expressed similar sentiments.
Since taking power in the 2011 Elections, the NDP government has demonstrated a track record of ‘secrecy’ in its transactions while ignoring the input of residents of the VI.
There is currently rising levels of confusion as to who is really in charge of the Territory since Dr Smith now shares responsibility with the recently elected Chairman—Honourable Walwyn.
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10 Responses to “Hon Walywn praises Opposition Leader on UK review consultations”
Can someone, anybody please address the similar situation that is taking place here. Everyone wants to run for politics and no one wants to address the health concerns of our people. No one!
Thumbs down if you want ndp win
Do you think we will ever know what the Government submits to the UK? Hell no.
Is Myron the Premier of the BVI? Hell no.
Should he or the Government submit anything on behalf of the people without their approval? Hell no.
Myrun right now the only places you can lead is Moorings and what’s left of the NDP party so check your role please.