’I am not a racist’- Gov. McCleary tells talk show host!
In an interview on January 30, 2013 carried live on ZROD 103.7 FM on the Morning Ride Show hosted by DJ Paul ‘Gadeithz’ Peart with co-host Sophia M.A. Emberson-Bain aka DJ ‘B’, the Governor was asked whether race plays any part in how he carries out his duties as Governor.
Race is not a factor in my decisions-Governor McCleary
To this, the Governor asked Mr. Peart what he thought. Mr McCleary went on to say that none of his decisions are based on race and that race is not a factor as he executes his duties as Governor. He told the radio talk show that he took an oath as Governor to protect all of the people.
He said race is not relevant as decisions must be made based on competence, skills, the best performance and experience. Race, he continued, should not determine “who you are friends with”, and how one carries out his job, and he said, if you look at Britain, for example, many cities are non-white.
Governor McCeary pointed to many cities in Britain that have been multicultural and said “it does not matter what color your skin is or your hair is”. In the UK, he said, many non-whites are moving up in the system and even the UK Parliament is “not a white preserve any more”.
He said “if we ignore black people, brown people and women we do not get the best for the country.”
However, some in the community have continued to differ with the Governor and have quietly claimed that race may have played a role in many of his recent controversial decisions. For example, they pointed to his alleged illegal delegation of his powers to Acting Commissioner of Police David Morris, powers Mr. McCleary never gave to the former Police Commissioner Reynell Frazer.
This matter is in court after being brought to it by two current senior Police Officers.
They also pointed out as suspicious how a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, the esteemed Julian Willock, was illegally fired by Governor McCleary.
Many have claimed that with two white Governors (Peary and McCleary), two white reporters from a local tabloid BVI Beacon who wrote an article claiming that Mr. Willock had a person working for him without a work permit even after the Labour Department refuted that claim, and two white disgruntled former workers, race may have been a factor in the Governor’s decision to personally intervene in this matter, giving instructions to the Public Service Commission and firing Mr. Willock, one of the most efficient Permanent Secretaries in the service.
Virgin Islands News Online caught up with Mr. Willock yesterday January 31, 2013 at a Third District Job and Career Fair and asked him about what the Governor said about race. He said he had no comments as he did not listen to the interview and referred all questions to his Attorney Gerard Farara of Farara & Kerins, however, he said while walking away “the public need to look at one’s record not what they say.”
In addition, they have pointed out the Governors’ endorsement of the hiring of UK police officers and paying them more than local officers as another issue that speaks to action not words.
Civil Servants have no issues with me
The Governor also told the Morning Ride Show with ‘Gadeithz’ that he talks to civil servants all the time and they have no problem with him. However, the record demonstrates otherwise.
Since the National Democratic Party Government took office in 2011 many have claimed that the civil service is now a political body and civil servants have been fired, transferred against their will, sent on long vacation leave, intimidated and victimized while the same Governor sat back and allegedly did nothing about this blatant violation of their rights and dignity.
May civil servants have had to resort to going to court and racking up huge legal bills, according to an individual, who has been reassigned and fighting that decision in the court.
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112 Responses to “’I am not a racist’- Gov. McCleary tells talk show host!”
Just to listen to your empty comments is so disgusting, your actions speak louder than your words,
Foolish side-effect of being enslaved & colonized
whites...just look at the way we we treat each other...
As black people lets continue to educate ourselves and move forward...crying about what the white
man did to us will only keep us in the past
Of course ignorant comments expected
PROTECTION FROM DISCRIMINATION:Section 26(1)(a),which falls under Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in the V.I Constitution,states "In this section,the expression[discriminatory]means-affording different treatment to different persons on any ground such as-sex,race,colour,language,religion,political or other opinion,national,ethnic or social origin,association with a national minority,property,family relations,economic status,disability,age,birth,sexual orientation,marital or other status".So Governor;when you look-out for your UK-Born Police Officers in the BVI Police Force,But you disregard LAWS,which favours BVI/Caribbean officers,in the same Police Force-THAT IS DISCRIMINATION-THAT IS RACISM!When UK-Born officers join the force,you appoint them forthwith and promote them:But there are BVI/Caribbean officers on probation for 5-6-7 yrs who cannot be appoint,despite of the LAW[section 12 of police act]which says"You must APPOINT them after 3-yrs probation".Your refusal to appoint our BVI/Caribbean officers,[according to law]is a classical case of "PUBLIC RACISM-PUBLIC SHAME!".Tek-DAT & smoke-it!Police Officers-SUE DEM for their LAWLESSNESS!
Answer: Screwed.
Please, alert the media houses with the answers. We really have a need and a right to know!
But then again, Governor, do you really know what racism is?
Let me share with you the real definition of racism as by set forth in the book, "The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Colors" by Dr. Frances Cress Welsing:
" the local and global power system structured and maintained by persons who classify themselves as white, whether consciously or subconsciously determined; this systems consists of patterns of perception, logic, symbol formation, thought, speech, action and emotional response as conducted simultaneously in all areas of pepple activity(economics,education, entertainment, labor, law, politics, religion, sex and war). The ultimate purpose of the system is to prevent white genetic annihilation on Earth-a planet in which the overwhelming majority of people are classified as non-white(black, brown, red, and yellow) by white-skinned people. All of the non-white people are genetically dominant ( in terms of skin coloration) compared to the genetically recessive white-skinned people".
When this definition of racism as a strategy for white genetic survival is mastered, it is logically clear to me WHY you governor do what you do in our country to the men of color-Virgin Ilsanders(British) here. It is also is perfectly clear WHY the parties occur and WHY the attendees are of the ethnic group that they are. Oh yeah, some may say a few token non-whites here and there are "thrown" in the mix, but the objectives of the "games" are very clear.
Are you not a Kingdom-er, Governor? Please share with us what the Kingdom has done over the centuries to ensure that it remains lily white, governor .Oh and can you share your answers as to why discussions are now ongoing that the population in the Kingdom is 50/50? What exactly does that mean governnor? Does it imply a "browning" of the Kingdom? Does it also explain why so many non-white Kingdom-ers have such a hard time in the Kingdom?
Trust me, I have heard alot of stories from the young and the old living there and from many who became disgusted and left!
But then again Governor why should you answer? You are paid to be what you are-the representative for the "little island" up north representing the interests of the "northeners".
And for the rest of you who like the governor are "clue-less" as to what racism really is but are active participants or victims of it; always remember that race ,class and power are tied intrinsically. Irrespective of income, education, and position, non-white peoples constitute the global powerless and non-class victims in this white supremacy system, and is powerless with regards to to protecting one's life and the lives of one's group members in the framework of this existing power system.
So I'm not shocked by what occurs or stated by this governor. He is after all trying to survive genetically in an ocean of blackness..
You WANT this man to be racist. You WANT all the whites to be racist. It just makes your simple arguments more simple.
If everything is black OR white, then nothing is gray. Nothing gets complicated, does it? You don't got to consider anything white people do in any other light than the picture you paint here - some kind of crazy nonsense that 'proves' all whites are wicked.
Why you don't try looking, learning and using your decency instead of trying to spread division to make you sound like victim?
Sure the world economic system is rigged towards the mostly white countries of the Northern hemisphere, but that meta-level historical fact does not translate to a micro-level verdict on every white or person from the North. Not unless you choose to mix the two up to make it sound like your suffering.
ARE you suffering? Are you hungry? Do you feed yourself and your family every day? Do you own a house, car, go doctor when you sick? Have a bank account with money? Can you travel freely? Can you speak freely? Are you from one of the richest nations on Earth making over 1/3 of its income from helping rich people avoid paying their fair share in tax? Answer to all the above would be 'yes', I guarantee. So most of the impoverished of the world could be looking at YOU as an oppressor, just because of the circumstances you happen to hail from.
So easy for you to point hateful fingers, but its not reality you painting, you just painting the picture that suits your indulgence.
Now, back to the REAL world.
Put a sock in it and move on will ya!
you have the stomach to make such a comment that your decisions are made on the bases of skill, experience and competence, it make me wonder who @$$ you had to li@k to become governor ?
come on Mr Governor
If you're going to try to defend yourself at least speak some facts. where in the UK does black people have equal opportunities unless that city is soo predominantly populated with blacks that they do not have a choice but to hire them? Yes some uk cities are multicultural because people from all over live there (mainly for the sake of attending universities as the UK is highly regarded as an international provider of higher education). Others have settled from wayy before during an era where their family may have migrated here to set up businesses etc. Racism STILL exists in these multicultural cities. I would know because I am victim of it. I never experienced racism until I came here. Ever took your kids to a park in tortola and a black person would shout out racist slurs after you and your family...your children??? NO...but it happens right here in the UK...TOO MANY TIMES.
what about the racial hate crimes that have occurred in this country(UK)...throwing acid on a black woman in Manchester who was taking her baby for a walk?? just because she's black? (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-17509969). Animals!!!
The governor mentions parliament. ummm, let's discuss the BNP party...who are for an ALL WHITE COMMUNITY...why have they even been allowed to exist as a political party that people can vote for in the first place? (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1172801/Nick-Griffin-defends-BNP-leaflet-says-black-Asian-Britons-exist.html#axzz2JjKQ4uzE). Whilst people have spoken out against them, you may be surprised how many silent supporters they have!
I'm not saying that everyone in the UK is a racist. Lots of people are against it and speak out against racism. There are whites who have married into black families (and vice versa) or have grown up amongst blacks or are well educated, well travelled and appreciate different cultures (just like yourself Mr Governor). I have some of the most lovely neighbours that are white and we get along fine. However, to say it does NOT exist in multicultural cities? Laughable. West Midlands is predominantly black ...racism still exists there...London has lots of blacks, lots of hate crimes occur there. They're also racist against the disabled - setting their houses on fire??? I'm telling you, things I have never seen in my life in the BVI i've seen over here in the UK. Makes me wonder what civilisation they claim they were trying to spread during slavery. If they still have M. in the college teaching about black people in Africa acting like monkeys and the whites came to civilise and educate them they need to fire him! Let's get Virgin Islanders teaching virgin islands history...give patsy lake something better to do :) Civilisation existed in africa wayy before they came. I have seen the evidence and heard of stories (from the africans themselves) of tactics the whites would try to pull to corrupt their communities but they could not succeed..not in the Oba's territory...the oba was the ruler in various villages and deemed to be very powerful. Get some africans to talk about african history! Anyway back to the point...
If His Excellency, the Governor is claiming not to be racist, That's Absolutely Fine! I'm delighted to know this. But please please please, stick to the facts of the matter where the UK is concerned...not everyone is ignorant of what has been going on.
If a black man is incompetent, you replace him with another black man who is incompetent ans so on. You eventually hire someone who is competent to do a job and who is white or another nonblack.
Black men then shout "Racist!"
Truth is that there are only a few competent black men and women. We have a shortage of them therefore non blacks are hired. The incompetents then shout "Racist!"
Why is the Governor using taxpayers' money to pursue his alleged ethnic prejudices?
That is why I left the BVI.
He's guilty. He's bad. He got a secret agenda to destroy you.
Yadda yadda.
Racists don't THINK about what they see. They frame what they see according to their prejudice. KKK people, skin heads, South African apartheid people, Nazi - they can't see the world as it is because they just hung up on one minor detail - RACE!
Talking like ayo talking qualifies you exactly as those kinda of people ... racists.
And don't say black man can't be racist. Saying that just proves the above: you blind to anything but what you WANT to see.
Deal with reality people, fantasy politics always leads to trouble..
Based on what I am observing here, it does appear that we are allowing our emotions to get ahead of out better judgement which can be very distructive. My advice is to take a step back, take a deep breath and resist being soo judgemental. There is a measure of darkness in all of us; examine yourself and you will find that it is true. Look, our community is too small to accommodate what is being poured out here. Please get hold of yourself and move on.