More money budgeted to drive 2 former Legislators
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands at a December 18, 2018, session has approved the allocation of approximately seven thousand, one hundred and six dollars ($7,106) per annum, for the provision of transportation services for former legislators Hon Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE and Ms Eileen L. Parsons, OBE.
Deserving?
Hon O’Neal has been the co-father of the modern VI and was at the side of the late Chief Minister, H. Lavity Stoutt (D1). They both have been responsible for some 90% of all the development of the Territory that has led to the current prosperity and political stability the people enjoy today.
Ms Parsons—who is an amputee—is the Territory’s cultural icon and has been at the forefront of many local landmark development such as Ellis Thomas Downs, the H. L. Stoutt Community College and many other sports such as softball and horse racing. Ms Parsons is also the founder of the Heritage Dancers.
What is the policy?
While there is no debate, as to having the two legislators benefit from state-sponsored transportation—since their sacrifices and commitment to county above self, remain extraordinary—a family member of a former legislator is asking how other former legislators can become eligible and what is the policy or criteria for such benefits.
A call to government Spokeswomen, Ms Desiree Smith to explain the process, was unsuccessful. Our news centre was told she was “in a meeting” and could not take our call.
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