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'I am still a member of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition' – Hon Mark H. Vanterpool

- but said he is also now a 'statesman' looking out for country
Fourth District Representative, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool has said while he is still a Member of the Opposition he is dedicating his energies to serving country rather than just a party. Photo: Facebook
Members of the Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), centre, who is the Opposition Leader; Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), right; and senior member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), left, have been the ones publicly holding the government’s feet to the fire. Photo: Facebook/File
Members of the Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), centre, who is the Opposition Leader; Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), right; and senior member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), left, have been the ones publicly holding the government’s feet to the fire. Photo: Facebook/File
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and Fourth District Representative, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool has finally addressed concerns over his no-show at press conferences called by his Opposition colleagues, declaring that he is still a part of the three-party team.

Hon Vanterpool, speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new One Mart shopping centre in Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola, on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, said, while he is still a Member of the Opposition, he is dedicating his energies to serving country rather than just a party.

“Yes, I am still a member of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, and I will remain,” he declared.

Hon Vanterpool, who was first elected as a District Representative in 1999, added: “But, I tell people I am now a statesman. We, after a number of years in politics, decide that we are looking out for the country more than party; so right now I am looking out for country.”

'I am now a statesman'- Hon Vanterpool

The veteran politician and former Minister for Communications and Works, said he remains in close contact with Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) as well as Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).

He explained: “I advise Honourable Penn as much as I can, we sit together, we have breakfast, lunch whatever, but I also harass the Premier and tell him when he is doing great but when he is doing wrong, he knows, he gets a text from me. That is the best way I find to communicate with him now, I text him, and in a few minutes, he calls me back, and then we chat it out. But, that’s what I am now, I am going to advise all sides, I am now a statesman.”

The other members of the Opposition- Hon Penn, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) and senior member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3)- have been the ones publicly holding the government’s feet to the fire.

10 Responses to “'I am still a member of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition' – Hon Mark H. Vanterpool”

  • HMMM (06/11/2020, 07:37) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
    Mark go sit down you been missing for decades I guess you been busy working on your new stores location. Just give it up
    • Sure (06/11/2020, 08:17) Like (9) Dislike (8) Reply
      I hope he hire all locals for that new store location and keep them island people workless
      • johnny b good (07/11/2020, 07:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        @Sure he will hire all locals and in less than one week they will all quit. Why is it so hard for you "locals" to admitted your sins. Locals want to work in Trust companies or offices where they can dress up and compete with one another with hair do's , best outfit, long nails and very heavy makeup. Supermarket jobs are beneath them.
  • HAHA (06/11/2020, 07:38) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    We swear Mark went on a vacation Dubai we haven’t seen you in a while. How was the vacation?
  • ASAP (06/11/2020, 07:39) Like (14) Dislike (11) Reply
    Cross sides Vanterpool leave momo Marlon and the gang alone
  • 911 (06/11/2020, 08:37) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Leve mark alone he is a statesman
  • Deh Watcha (06/11/2020, 10:14) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who or what was he looking for all those years passed??
  • Wat is he really? (06/11/2020, 11:26) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    A cricket


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