‘I possess the same qualities as R.T. O’Neal’ – ‘All Out’ Sprauve
He made the statement at a rally yesterday May 25, 2015 in North Sound, Virgin Gorda during which a number of candidates spoke, lending their support to Sprauve.
He thanked the residents for their endorsement and the faith they have shown in him and his ability to take the baton from Honourable O’Neal and promised that “I ain’t gonna drop it”.
According to Mr Sprauve, nation building is a labour of love and an ongoing process and as such there is need for a Government that cares about people. He said he will represent all the people regardless of which party they voted for. “Send me to the House of Assembly on June 8 and I will represent you, that is real talk,” he said.
Dr Hubert O'Neal disrespectful
Throwing a jab at Dr Hubert O’Neal, the National Democratic Party’s pick for the Ninth District, Mr Sprauve said losing to Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal four consecutive times does not warrant the disrespect from Dr O’Neal that he displayed when making remarks about the people of Virgin Gorda, whom he allegedly referred to as ‘idiots’.
“You the people here of North Sound have the right to vote for who you want to vote for, who you feel will best represent your interests. You have that right and on June 8 you will exercise that right,” he said.
He remarked that politics have hit an all-time low and that the NDP needs to be shown that power is in the hands of the people.
According to Sprauve, Dr O’Neal has been door to door in the Virgin Gorda community and other places in the Ninth District begging for a chance. “But it is you the people who deserve a chance. It is your time now, your time to be empowered by the Virgin Islands Party.”
He said his competitor is not able to come down to the level of the people and meet them where they are, as he will be uncomfortable in such environments. “But I am here, a people’s man, a man with a big heart for your my people here in North Sound, in the Valley and in Anegada.”
History of achievement
Sprauve said he has had a history of achievement in the district since he has been back home and that it is these experiences that he will bring to the next House of Assembly as Representative of the Ninth District.
The businessman said that for the last two years being on the Planning Authority Board he has been representing the people of Virgin Gorda.
Promised to empower young people
“I am running in the Ninth District so that you young people can have a chance to dream again.”. He also presented some ideas for the empowerment of young people, saying that they can make a business out of the beautification of the environment.
“Young people of North Sound, my team and I will fight to get you to be employed right away,” he said.
“For the last three and a half years you were just ignored but team VIP is to the rescue. I will create a district management and beautification programme…to empower them to keep the place clean and trim and pay them to do it. They can organise companies among themselves to do it. You can move up from cleaning of roads and burial grounds and move to the private sector with your now new companies,” he said.
A record six candidates are contesting for the Ninth District seat. They are Mr Sprauve, Dr O'Neal, the People’s Empowerment Party’s Faye J. Reese-Charles and Independent candidates Mr Albert O. Wheatley, Mrs Stephanie I. Faulkner-Williams and Mr Vernon V. Vanterpool.
22 Responses to “‘I possess the same qualities as R.T. O’Neal’ – ‘All Out’ Sprauve”
and his party has held the government for half (8) of them. Did his government put any of his ideas into effect?
He had proposed having Helicopter Pads installed on Virgin Gorda and Anegada. They can't be found or sen anywhere.
He promised that he would work to get some of the Financial Businesses relocated in the 9th; (rental office or residential rentals). Today, with ferries running practically all day till near midnight between VG and Tortola.
The same way NDP is giving him contracts to give out to his supporters in this late state of affairs, contract could
have been awarded during the pass 3 1/2 years. At least NDP could have awarded a few contracts, perhaps
in order to make him look good.
It is wrong for Bertie to be making a Sympathy Plea to voters; "to give him a Chance". The people are the ones who deserve a chance; a chance to have Free access to their beaches, a chance to freely Fish to feed themselves in
the areas that helped them to survive all these years; a chance to avoid the rising Taxes that should rightly be paid
by the millionaires/billionaires who are importing their building materials Free of Duty costs. I'll rest there.
I am sorry Bertie, but like Archie...I don't see any Chance for politics in your future.
Bye, bye Bertie.
sensable for once. Vote for the best suitable candidate
and not for a likable dude. This is pure ignorance.