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Legislators pay tribute, condolences on passing of Prince Phillip

- say VI’s wishes for self-determination does not mean it has to be disrespectful
Legislators in the House of Assembly (HoA) are paying tribute to the late Duke of Edinburg, Prince Phillip, who died on April 9, 2021 at age 99. Photo: YouTube
The late Prince Phillip, The Queen's husband, visited the Virgin Islands in 1966, 1977 and 1993. Photo: Internet Source
The late Prince Phillip, The Queen's husband, visited the Virgin Islands in 1966, 1977 and 1993. Photo: Internet Source
The request for tribute and condolences to be given in parliament was first made by Fourth District Representative Hon Mark H. Vanterpool, right, and supported by veteran legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), left, at the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands being held at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola. Photo: YouTube
The request for tribute and condolences to be given in parliament was first made by Fourth District Representative Hon Mark H. Vanterpool, right, and supported by veteran legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), left, at the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands being held at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola. Photo: YouTube
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Legislators in the House of Assembly (HoA) are paying tribute to the late Duke of Edinburg, Prince Phillip, who died on April 9, 2021 at age 99.

The request for tribute to be given in the House was first made by Fourth District Representative Hon Mark H. Vanterpool and supported by veteran legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) at the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands being held at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola.

Several legislators are also dressed in black as a symbol of mourning on Prince Phillip’s passing.

Prince Phillip visited the VI in 1966, 1977 and 1993.

‘Territory is part of the monarchy’- Hon Vanterpool

Hon Vanterpool, who said he was privileged to meet Prince Phillip when he visited the Virgin Islands in 1993 and One Mart also had the honour of provisioning his yacht.

According to Hon Vanterpool, the territory is part of the monarchy, and the Queen’s husband has passed and “today we express condolences to his family, the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom of which we are a part of.”

“Sometimes people misunderstand us when we get up and say we would like to get self-determination for ourselves as a people. Some see it as disrespect and are not a part of it, but we do respect protocols and our position as we are now constitutionally,” Hon Vanterpool said.

‘We are all loyal to the crown’- Hon Fraser

Hon Fraser said the Virgin Islands is loyal to the crown despite its interest in self-determination.

“We are all loyal to the crown, never mind our request for self-determination, we are all loyal to the crown,” Hon Fraser said as gave his recollection of the visits of the Queen and Prince Phillip to the Virgin Islands.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) also extended his condolences to the family of Prince Phillip and thanked the members of the House to allow for respects to be paid to Prince Phillip in the HoA.

Meanwhile, the funeral for Prince Phillip will be held on April 17, 2021.

11 Responses to “Legislators pay tribute, condolences on passing of Prince Phillip”

  • old slavery days (15/04/2021, 16:26) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    the same jurisdiction which saying how corrupt we are as a territory as a matter of we under a commission of inquiry yet we find time to bow down his royal highness, yea talk that
    • Set of pu%&y (15/04/2021, 18:03) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply

      Week leaders ...black people is something else....only got mouth for there own

  • SHAME (15/04/2021, 19:33) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Setta bossy slaves in 3 peace suits keeping up the slave masters will. Look at them nuh
  • Interested (15/04/2021, 19:54) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Much respect to them for paying tribute to the Duke of Edinburg
  • Just saying (15/04/2021, 20:04) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Time that could have been spent getting the white man to give us our independence
  • DOUBLE STANDARDS (16/04/2021, 07:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope when someone big in the bvi dies they will wear black tie and take time out to give tributes
  • Carrot Bay (16/04/2021, 08:20) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Set of Uncle tons, this man and his ancestors, committed so much atrocities to our people and these jokers still bowing down to him.
  • Philip's Killer Virus Comment (16/04/2021, 08:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    These are the people we honour, We better wake up!


    Philip’s killer virus comment is making headlines again

    Back in 1988, the duke brought up overpopulation when speaking to the German news agency Deutsche Press Agentur about reincarnation.

    “In the event that I am reincarnated, I would like to return as a deadly virus, to contribute something to solving overpopulation,” The Telegraph quoted Philip saying at the time.

    A few different versions of the quote have circulated during the coronavirus outbreak. Another published version claims the queen’s husband said: “If I were reincarnated I would wish to be returned to earth as a killer virus to lower human population levels.”

    Prince Philip has never shied away from his feelings about overpopulation. In 2008, he said he believed it was one of the biggest challenges in conservation before offering his thoughts on what should be done about it.

    And prior to that, the Duke of Edinburgh told People Magazine: “Human population growth is probably the single most serious long-term threat to survival. We’re in for a major disaster if it isn’t curbed–not just for the natural world, but for the human world. The more people there are, the more resources they’ll consume, the more pollution they’ll create, the more fighting they’ll do…If it isn’t controlled voluntarily, it will be controlled involuntarily by an increase in disease, starvation, and war.”

    https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/prince-philips-deadly-virus-quote-comes-back-to-haunt-him.html/
  • ...... (16/04/2021, 09:13) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why?
  • @ TALK THAT & COMPANY (16/04/2021, 10:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    YOU CANARIES NEED TO STAY IN THE PAST BECAUSE YOU ALL YAPPIN ABOUT HISTORY WHICH CANNOT BE CHANGED UNFORTUNATELY WHICH IS NURTURED IN EVIL THINKERS ( YOU HAVE THE RIGHT NOT TO SUPPORT OR ATTEND SO KEEP YOUR DIRTY THOUGHTS FOR YOUR FAMILY
  • @ DOUBLE STANDARDS (16/04/2021, 10:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    YOU AND JOKERS LIKE YOU ARE STILL LIVING IN THE DARK AGES / GET A LIFE WE ARE IN THE 21st CENTURY / THERE TWO SIDES OF A COIN , TRY AND ENLIGHTENING YOUR EVIL MIND WITH SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE OR YOU CAN CONTINUE TO WORSHIP THOSE WHO ARE GUNNING DOWN INNOCENT PEOPLE IN BROAD DAYLIGHT AND THE DRUGS LORDS WHO SEEMS TO GOT YOU ALL IN THEIR POCKETS / TALK THAT


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