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‘I respect Governor’s decision!’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie

- said the chapter is now closed & it is time to move forward
Senior member of the Virgin Islands Party Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has declared that he respects the actions of Governor John S. Duncan who yesterday July 21 in a statement announced his decision of appointing Honourable Julian Fraser RA as Leader of the Opposition. Photo: VINO/File
Governor John S. Duncan had given a month and a day commencing June 18, 2015 for the two members to reach an agreement however this expired without an agreement being met. Photo: VINO/File
Governor John S. Duncan had given a month and a day commencing June 18, 2015 for the two members to reach an agreement however this expired without an agreement being met. Photo: VINO/File
VIP district candidates at the June 8, 2015 general elections (from left), Elvis J. Harrigan, Zoe J. Walcott-McMillan, Elton L. Sprauve and Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard had signed a letter endorsing Hon Andrew A. Fahie as their choice for Opposition Leader. Photo: VINO/File
VIP district candidates at the June 8, 2015 general elections (from left), Elvis J. Harrigan, Zoe J. Walcott-McMillan, Elton L. Sprauve and Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard had signed a letter endorsing Hon Andrew A. Fahie as their choice for Opposition Leader. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior member of the Virgin Islands Party Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has declared that he respects the decision of Governor John S. Duncan OBE who yesterday July 21, 2015 in a statement announced he had appointed Virgin Islands Party Chairman Honourable Julian Fraser RA as Leader of the Opposition.

Hons Fahie (R1) and Fraser (R3) were the only Virgin Islands Party members to win seats at the last general election of June 8, 2015.

However, shortly following the declaration of the polls, there arose controversy with regard to which one of the two would be the Leader of the Opposition.

Honourable Fahie had written Governor Duncan outlining his reasons for wanting the position over Honourable Julian Fraser RA. According to information obtained from the Governor's Office, Hon Fahie had refused to go along with the VIP Chairman Hon Fraser as the Opposition Leader as he believed Hon Fraser had caused the VIP to lose at the June 8, 2015 polls.

It is this news site’s understanding that this concern was one of the main reasons behind the signing of a letter by a number of members, which included former At-Large candidates Irene F. Penn-O’Neal and Sharie B. de Castro, and former District candidates Elton L. Sprauve, Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard, Elvis J. Harrigan (Mervin ‘Lucky’ Charles signed for and on behalf of Harrigan), Andrew A. Fahie, and Zoe J. Walcott-McMillan, in which they endorsed Hon Fahie for the post of Opposition Leader. This letter was sent to Governor Duncan.

The Governor had given a month and a day commencing June 18, 2015 for the two members to reach an agreement, however, this expired without an agreement being met.

“In reaching my decision I have taken expert advice, considered carefully the representations made to me by the Members of the Opposition as well as a number of other criteria; in particular, past practice in the Territory and other jurisdictions; the current and past positions held by the two candidates; their seniority in terms of dates of appointment to ministerial positions and length of term served in those posts and the advice of the United Kingdom Privy Council in a matter similar to the matter under consideration,” Governor Duncan said.

“Taking all these factors into account, it is my decision that the Honourable Julian Fraser be appointed to the post of Leader of the Opposition and carry out the functions and duties of that post. A letter and instrument of appointment to give this effect has been issued today,” the Governor said in his statement.

The chapter is now closed

In a brief statement in response to this news site’s queries, Honourable Fahie said that he respects the Governor’s decision and looks to move forward.

“The process as outlined by the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 was followed by the Governor,” said Honourable Fahie. In that regard I respect his actions. I have congratulated Honourable Julian Fraser RA on being appointed Leader of the Opposition.”

“This chapter is now closed. We can now more than ever move forward together in being steadfast in purpose and diligent in actions in the carrying out of our duties,” said Honourable Fahie.

Efforts to reach Honourable Fraser since his appointment by the Governor as Leader of the Opposition proved futile.

16 Responses to “‘I respect Governor’s decision!’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie”

  • .......... (22/07/2015, 08:20) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    Hope fahie means that
    • ....... (22/07/2015, 09:15) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
      You can't please you people. Why you ain't saying that you hope Fraser learn a lesson also.
    • liberal (23/07/2015, 23:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Nope!! He will come in another way but the dust ain't settled for he will now lobby for the chairmanship but school children say his cronies them pointing fingers at the a few of the districts that voted for Fraser to be chairman last year.
  • wize up (22/07/2015, 08:33) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    yea andrew
  • just saying.. (22/07/2015, 09:06) Like (4) Dislike (13) Reply
    Fahie killing himself slowly bossie
    • wize up (22/07/2015, 10:53) Like (34) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ just saying: we forming an alternative poltical party for 2019: Andrew as leader
  • obeah man (22/07/2015, 09:12) Like (4) Dislike (15) Reply
    OK take a hike and give preston a chance for unity.
  • Yes (22/07/2015, 09:24) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
    Leh he run to the blue site to bawl now.
  • missing in action (22/07/2015, 10:33) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply

    So where are the pics of the other two wolves in sheep clothing? 

  • political snitch (22/07/2015, 11:00) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    The governor has chosen the passenger with the least amount of baggage.
  • You Can't Trust Fahie (22/07/2015, 11:07) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply

    Lies! Lies! Lies I tell You! He's a dog in waiting but his timing is always wrong. If only he knew how to be assertive instead of defensive and let people know where his heart truly lies. He goes along then he turns around and bites you. You can't trust.... 

  • Yes (22/07/2015, 14:05) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Teeth and tongue does fall out at times.
  • naaaaaaaaa (22/07/2015, 18:42) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Never, Never, will VIP win under Frazer, never, never, can i see Zoe, All-Out, Maynard, De Castro and Dawson being led by Frazer. I have no doubt frazer maybe a good man. A political party leader naaaaaa
  • liberal (23/07/2015, 23:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I ain't feeling the truth of this statement cause too many persons lost trust in Andrew from 2011 that was hidden in the dark but here came 2015 and now it came to light. The VIP congress needs to get serious about them entire executive body if the want to ever win the Government. We all know that Fraser gots to step down or will be voted out, the President must go also for he was a snake under both chairmans with Fahie.
  • lmao (24/07/2015, 00:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well saw da gully


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