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NDP allowed millions through the Treasury’s door – Fahie

- 1st District Rep. launched on high note
Hon. Fahie with some of his young supporters at his campaign held on October 15, 2011. Photo: VINO
A section of the crowd at Hon. Fahie's meeting. Photo: VINO
A section of the crowd at Hon. Fahie's meeting. Photo: VINO
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – “The NDP records will show that millions and millions and millions and more were allowed to go through our Treasury’s door,” declared 1st district representative, Andrew Fahie, at his campaign launch last evening October 15, 2011 at Capoons Bay ground.
In a witty speech that entertained a large crowd, the widely popular politician told his supporters that it seems to him that some of the National Democratic Party (NDP) members have political and financial amnesia.

“They seem to forget if you live in a political glass house, don’t throw stones,” he said.

According to the district representative, instead of the mudslinging, the Virgin Islands (VI) needs messages of hope, not perception management that the ‘old’ NDP team has taken to a new low.

“The NDP is aware that the economies of first world nations are crumbling. They must agree, we here in the BVI have a lot to be thankful for...night after night this same old NDP is asking, are we better off today than we were four years ago? Let me ask you a question between you and I – eight years ago shares in a privately owned company were offered to the general public to develop mega stores, are the new shareholders better off today than they were eight years ago? NDP records will show millions and millions and millions and more gone straight through somebody door,” the three-term district rep. said.

Hon. Fahie pointed to the $100M hospital signed for $64M by the previous administration who only secured $35M for its construction. In addition to that, the purchase of Prospect Reef which was to facilitate culinary students’ training only accommodated foreign workers and contractors.

“Millions, and millions and more gone through our Treasury’s door... they did not find the time to sign one TIEA causing our financial service to almost be over but found the time to sign Glover [Park],” he added.

Touch on the long suffering topic of sewerage, Hon. Fahie disclosed that the national sewerage treatment project was stopped illegally after the 2003 general election. He divulged that foreign engineering firms were engaged to replace the local firms.

“Between you and I, a $24M secret contract was signed with Global Waters to purchase, install and operate a 250,000 gallons per day treatment plant. This is $20 per day for every 1,000 gallons. Imagine $7 to make water and $20 to flush it. The NDP refused to renew the contract with Ocean Conversion; they are the one that made it possible for BiWater to submit a proposal. Today, they are placing the blame on everyone but themselves. NDP records will show because of their actions millions and millions and millions and more gone through Ocean Conversion door,” he charged.

Therefore, he urged voters to let the propaganda come and go because on November 7, the VIP will prevail because they are friends with God.

He continued: “New revenues seem impossible to some but we know that with His help it will come. Prosperity and hope are on the way.”

A warning was also issued to those who are trying to discredit the district rep., “those who are trying to destroy my name should know that Fahie’s name ain’t a game” adding, “The VIP will stand the test of time. You cannot split your votes because you will be putting your man with a mission on the opposition.”

23 Responses to “NDP allowed millions through the Treasury’s door – Fahie”

  • westender (16/10/2011, 10:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Fahie, you are popular and well liked by many. You are an intelligent man , so please don't get caugt up with VIPs lies and its deception. Stand up and be counted like you did against Biwater. You cannot please the whole world so please do the right thing and let God work it out for you. Many great men have walked alone for truth and justice and in the end they were the winners. Nothing won through deceit will last. Didnt you stand up in the House of Assembly and say that you thought the Biwater debacle was wrong. I had given you polictical points for this thinking that finally, someone is putting country above self. Ater reading this, I have to take them all back, and wish you the best without my vote. I am so sick and tired of credibility being breached just for expediency. in this recap I read nothing about your vision for the first district or your plans for the country as a whole. I see a bit of passive mudslinging here , again, how is that going to help us? Where are the plans for the first district?
    • AlsoAWestEnder (16/10/2011, 11:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Oh Please! Fahie had also said that the Ocean Conversion Contract was wrong too. Millions and Millions and Millions and More done gone through Ocean Conversion door! Ocean Conversion claims to be local but a foreign company (Global Water) owns a good portion of their shares. $7 to make water and $20 to flush......well well wow. Biwater may be foreign but costs the government les. OC are highway robbers!! No way I can vote NDP. Too much conflict of interests. VIP all the Way!
    • attention (16/10/2011, 11:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      oh lord the NDP glover parks spin mechine start dem lies already even on a weekend...do they even go to church? Fahie as always you hit de nail on the head wid facts and truths...keep it up..we will not allow the NDP to gain power over big fat lies and DC written speeches and spins....not this time like they did in 2003.... no way! not this time boss
  • Hmmm!! (16/10/2011, 11:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well for sure we know u aint no Westender, cause if u were..... You wouldn't be talking this piddle! Fahie outlined a clear scope of his plans and aspirations not only for the first district but the territory as a whole. So Westender.... U go look for the replay!
    • westender (16/10/2011, 15:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I am a West ender born and bred! you all always so ready to fight, you missed the point of my comment. I was unable to meet his rally last evening. I said I have not READ anything on here about his PLANS please READ AGAIN AND STOP SENDING UP YOUR PRESSURE. I also did not indicte that he was not going to win! You all need to relax and let others exercise their right to express themselves and stop being internet BULLIES.
  • 1st District Voter (16/10/2011, 13:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Speech was on point. Our man on a mission will be going to the 2nd House of Assembly come 7 November 2011. On Election Day its Hon. Andrew Fahie and Team VIP All the way.
    • mother hen (16/10/2011, 14:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Fahie going to the 2nd House of Assembly was never in doubt…who is Preston again? Never seen or heard of him yet. Saw a photo of him on VINO. Very good speech Fahie give them lying NDP desperate for power people Hell! Them too lie….
      • Independent (16/10/2011, 22:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        @mother hen - I saw and heard Mr. Stoutt this evening over a loud speaker and he sounded very much like his father. Mr. Fahie has a lot more to take on than expected. November 7 will tell the tale!
  • Wow (16/10/2011, 14:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    how much millions gone out the door while VIP in power? millions gone out the door but according to the auditor general report the NDP had the country from 56 to 86 million dollars in four years? all the vip did was but us in debt and overspend them budget every year. show me a report and i will believe fahie. how much millions one out the door on green houses? how much million gone out the door on purcell ghut? how much millions the ministry of communications and works spend on walls and street lights? how much millions gone out the door with biwater contract? wasn't vip that started the hospital? remember mount savage and mount peebles? how long ago the people from carimax gone? and what has the government done with prospect?
  • peter crumble (16/10/2011, 15:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    keep blows on them andrew...pound them harder!
  • Hmmm (16/10/2011, 16:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now tell us Mr. Fahie how many millions did you and the VIP waste for personal gain? Dont just talk about the NDP tell us now about yourself and your party and how you waste our tax dollars. Tslk about that! Don;t be a one-sided reporter.
    • George W. Tush (16/10/2011, 18:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      do not fall for this false and pony show being put on by the OLD NDP blogers...the record will show that the NDP cannot manage our money...the UK has already said the BVI is the best at managing its $$$$$ under the VIP...
    • Well sah (16/10/2011, 22:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Name some.
  • Anonymous (16/10/2011, 17:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Andrew after the counting of the votes on 7 November 2011 I really home the now so called VIP will have the same confidence that you say you have. My father always said, "Empty vessels always make the most noise". That's what you are Andrew, an empty vessel.
  • CROSS ROADS (16/10/2011, 18:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ndp NO WAY WE ARE NOT GOING BACK TO THE DAYS OF SLAVERY
  • Creazy A$$ (16/10/2011, 19:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    One sided reporter my A$$. You go sit on it on the beach when the votes is being counted. Never again will the NDP see our government ever! thats all right if they look in from the outside and talk Bull. We gon deal with them
  • vex (16/10/2011, 23:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    it look like fahie losing weight...but not to worry we the people of the first district got your back going and coming
  • shark (17/10/2011, 02:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    What i do not understand i saw 18-30 stories building built in the states and do not cost that type of money what is really going on in thief me British Virgin Islands.
  • Bern (17/10/2011, 13:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    On the 7th day of November, 2011 "WITHOUT A DOUBT, I WILL BE VOTING STOUTT". Fahie is a disgrace to the human race.


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