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‘Invest in youth!’ – insists Hon Andrew A. Fahie to Gov't

- notes that debate during Youth Parliament is testimony that the future is bright
Senior member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that investments must be made in youth and they must be involved in the affairs of the territory so that they can take the reins when that time comes. Photo: Provided
Hon Fahie singled out youth parliamentarian Shaquille Malone who played the role of the First District Representative and whom he thought did an outstanding job as had all of the youth parliamentarians from around the region. Photo: Provided
Hon Fahie singled out youth parliamentarian Shaquille Malone who played the role of the First District Representative and whom he thought did an outstanding job as had all of the youth parliamentarians from around the region. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said investments by Government must be made in youth and they must be involved in the affairs of the territory so they can take the reins when that time comes.

He was speaking in a statement to this news site following the sitting of the Regional Youth Parliament on July 30, 2015 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, in Paraquita Bay.

“Our youth that debated … on July 30, 2015 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at HLSCC, Paraquita Bay, Tortola, BVI, did us all proud,” he said.

“They participated in the 11th Regional Youth Parliament for the 40th Conference of the Caribbean, The Americas and The Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association,” he said.

He noted that the only reflection of the future “is what we see today.” “With what we saw today in our youth then it is safe to conclude that our future is bright. We must continue to guide and invest in our youth and involve our youth in the development of our Territories.”

He noted that once this is done in a manner that transcends political parties then there will be no limit to what will be achieved in our Region in all respects.

He singled out youth parliamentarian Shaquille Malone who played the role of the First District Representative and whom he thought did an outstanding job as had all of the youth parliamentarians from around the region.

The youth parliamentarians from the Virgin Islands and from around the Caribbean had a vibrant debate on the inclusion of the voice of youth in national policies with the consensus being that more must be done to ensure the voices of youth are duly considered.

The Youth Parliament session is a part of the 40th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas and the Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.

The 13-member Government side led by (MOCK) Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Temulji Hughes moved a motion which had as its resolve clause that regional youth parliamentarians agree to engage future generations in representative democracy.

The motion posited that the participation of young people in any representative democracy is essential for the continued growth and strengthening of that democracy.

14 Responses to “‘Invest in youth!’ – insists Hon Andrew A. Fahie to Gov't”

  • Yes (06/08/2015, 13:52) Like (26) Dislike (13) Reply
    Andrew is right. He did more for the youth than the bald headed bully will ever do. People you've been bamboozled again by NDP. Wake the f%&# up people before its too late.

    Demand to see financial records on port and hospital. Demand to see total cost of the Great Wall of Stout High school, you will be amazed. A wall that and as much security to the score as a small dog does to a house. Ask why biwater has been sold to whites. Ask where the money is that's been borrowed from social security.

    Ask where the $90 million dollars in cash reserves are and why contractors aren't being paid. And finally ask how much they spent handing out white envelopes so the can continue the cover up of corruption.

    If they didn't win the elections all of this would have been exposed.

    We need answers, NOW!

    • mmmm (06/08/2015, 18:29) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      LIAR
    • @ lol (07/08/2015, 05:50) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Those are questions that truly need answers. Here are a few more:

      They have a program to help youths attend summer camps abroad, but only the insiders know about this program and by the time a youth who has great potential hears about it the money gone because all the insiders/privilege people used up all the money.

      That's the reason we don't have a great number of successful athletes here because here is about Name and not your Game!

      What has MW done for youth in 8 month since regaining office? I will tell you nothing!!!

      I challenge anyone to reply.
    • Scary Mary (07/08/2015, 07:43) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Not a fan of the NDP or Mr. Walwyn, however, Mr. Fahie wasn't even present for this event. He showed up for his photo-op and that was that.

      If Mr. Fahie cared so much about the youth of the territory, don't you think he (and others) might have made themselves available for this important discussion ABOUT youth involvement in the development of the territory.

      Can you name ONE minister or elected representative who was actually there? Go ahead, we're waiting.
  • Hmm (06/08/2015, 13:54) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    I hope you people do stick to your word an INVEST!!!! Some many youth with great ideas!!! But no one to help them!! Unstead the ppl of the BVI will sit and talk negatively about them!! Encourage! Uplift them and this community will see a great difference!!!!
  • Wait!! (06/08/2015, 13:55) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Them is youths!!!!! ? Ohh ok keep it up!!
    • yes we are youth (06/08/2015, 16:25) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      In the BVI Youth are considered as persons between the ages of 15-29 so everyone you see there are under 29!!
  • .... (06/08/2015, 14:27) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Blah blah blah blah
  • ABC (06/08/2015, 16:01) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    I lost respect for him after what he try to do fraser...
  • mvw (06/08/2015, 16:47) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Lawd ah mussy he in bed wid vino again
  • Curious Cat (06/08/2015, 19:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Cadets, Cadets, Cadets, Please.
  • EXPECT TO HEAR ANYTHING (07/08/2015, 07:37) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    REMEMBER THAT WALWYN HAS WON THE SEAT BUT FAHIE NEEDS THE SEAT. FOR THE NEST 4 YEARS WALWYN NEEDS TO PERFORM WHAREAS FAHIE NEEDS TO CAMPAIGN.
    THIS IS JUST HOW IT IS GOING TO BE.
  • fahie (08/08/2015, 01:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    Fahie ain't do nada the last 12 years in office. I'm sick of politicians bragging about things that NGO's are capable of doing --- bus programs n afternoon classes are just a fraction of the people's money.... What else did Fahie do that he can really boast about... Other than kill the VIP!



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