'Luce on the Loose'; Unveils D4 platform to packed house
The former Director of Culture and BVI Tourist Board Official told the group about her plans if elected on Health and Safety, Environment, Infrastructure, Youth Development, Senior Citizens Care, Economic Development, Virgin Islands History, Culture, Quality of Life and Salt Island, a part of District 4.
Mrs Hodge-Smith, who is the underdog in the four-man race for the district that represents the capital, Road Town, also spoke on what she hopes to achieve in the areas of proper representation and Good Governance.
The capital matters- Hodge Smith
There was an interactive crowd, who also had their own views on the serious issues facing the fourth district. On many of the issues, however, there was common ground.
In the area of infrastructure, she has plans to address issues of parking, traffic congestions, sewerage outflows and flooding. Mrs Hodge-Smith noted, in her power point presentation that, “As the Territory’s capital, it is imperative that solid and conscientious efforts be made to address these issues.”
As part of her platform, she wants to re-design and restore the market place and install solar street lighting.
In addition, she wants to create a Road Town Health Commission and address “stray animals within the district…along with cleaning up the inner harbour of derelict vessels and rehabilitate of mangroves.”
Integrity matters
In the area of good governance, Mrs Hodge-Smith, a former Miss BVI noted that, “Accountability, transparency and integrity are three main ingredients of good governance.”
Many persons have forgotten that Salt Island is a part of District 4, however, this has not been forgotten by the VIP candidate. In her platform, she plans to preserve the legacy and heritage of the Island with the people of Salt Island.
Her platform was unveiled under the team ‘Restore and Revive the Fourth” and Mrs Hodge-Smith can be reached at luceforfourth@gmail.com
Chairman of the VIP, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and many of the other candidates were also on hand to provide support for Mrs Hodge-Smith who is up against Dr Vincent G. Scatliffe of the Progressives United (PU), incumbent Hon Mark H. Vanterpool the Minister for Communications and Works from the National Democratic Party 1 (NDP1) and Karl M. Scatliffe of the breakaway NDP 2 called, the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM).
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20 Responses to “'Luce on the Loose'; Unveils D4 platform to packed house”
Thumbs down if you wan Mark win D4
Mark had his chance and he only did for himself. Let Luce show us how she can help the capital.
Do not split your vote. Go with Luce!!
Salt Island: Salt Island, part of the Southern Cay and a place called the “Key,” is my ancestral homeland (both parents and a number siblings were born there). Salt Island has a rich history and at one time, approximately 100 people called Salt Island home. Today, Salt Island is deserted (the last full time resident was my late brother Henry) with the declining population starting per some older family members with the 1924 Gale. Post 1924, others emigrated to Tortola and other places for employment, others emigrated to Tortola to keep the family unit intact and for education.......etc. As noted earlier, Salt Island has a rich history, it is place where descendants can find quiet and enjoyment and it has sentimental value for descendants. Government assistance is solely needed to repopulate Salt Island. The Hon Julian Fraser (D-3) raised the issue during the 2015 campaign. Excited that Luce is raising the issue.
Central Market: As it was and still is in other regional countries, the “Market” was a cultural site/place. It was social gathering place where people met to barter and sell goods, visit with family and friends, discuss current events......etc. The Market bounced around from Sir Olivia Georges Square to a site across from Happy Lion Resturant ( used to be) on Main Street to across from the Methodist Burial Ground on Long Bush Road to its current location close to the Road Town Fire Station where it is underutilized. The Market needs a permanent home and its cultural relevance revived.
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VOTE VIP ALL THE WAY if you want us to survive. Don't let the hand out cash envelopes or quick road fixes etc. fooled you.
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