NDP Civil War Part 2: Chairman Walwyn’s eligibility to sit in HoA questioned
After spending their first three years, from 2015 to presently, fighting to strip their former Leader Dr the The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) of his Finance portfolio, they are now openly questioning, if their newly elected Chairman Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL), the Minister for Education and Culture can sit in the House of Assembly (HoA).
The debate continues, as they have sourced in-house party legal counsel on the matter, as the officer has made her views clear on the issue to the entire NDP executive committee.
He Born Here
Mr Walwyn, who was born in the Virgin Islands (VI) but neither of his parents were born in the British Overseas Territory of the VI, has been the subject of whether he should sit in the HoA according to Section 65 of the 2007 Constitution since his election in 2011 and the matter has not gone away.
VIP says keep that fight over by NDP
Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Opposition Leader Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in a statement today July 4, 2018 over the NDP internal war to discredit their own Chairman noted, “there seems to be a looming battle between the NDP members concerning the eligibility of their elected members. The subject of who is and who is not eligible to sit as a Member in the HoA has been adequately covered in the revised Constitution Order 2007 of the VI which incidentally, was initiated and passed during an NDP Administration.”
He further noted, “If the NDP members at this time wish to re-open the subject of the eligibility of their very own members then it is only fair to say that it is their prerogative to do so but they will be best advised that the VIP Executive will choose what battles they will address.”
Hon Fahie made it clear that, “This is an NDP fight; Not a VIP battle”.
Julian Willock staying focused
Today one online news site reported on a leaked document over the matter. In an invited comment over the debate, former Permanent Secretary and businessman Julian Willock, himself an At Large Candidate for the upcoming general elections, whose name appeared on the online news site article as being copied on the leaked document, stated, “my focus is to tell the people of the Virgin Islands, if given the blessings by the VIP Congress and working with the new Premier, how will we make their life better off and supporting the Leader to bring about good governance… let them fight that war,” Mr Willock noted.
35 Responses to “NDP Civil War Part 2: Chairman Walwyn’s eligibility to sit in HoA questioned”
Hurricane season is upon us and all some could find/think to do is cause division and be malicious. Why can't some of us let love, peace, joy and the like reign in their hearts.
ANSWER: CORRUPTION!!!
This is the immigration laws of the land... so live with it or depart and live elsewhere where the immigration laws accommodate you and your family’s needs ‘if this overwhelms your minds’.
The world can have immigration policies and babies outside of their boards and so can BVI citizens...and that’s how life goes.
Furthermore nuff people are hurting. The territory is in the midst of the 2018 hurricane season and many properties damaged during the 2017 hurricane season have not been not been touched/repaired. People need help. As such the focus should be on providing batter and more prosperous live for citizens. Let’s abide by the constitution and also take care of the people of the BVI. Peace, tranquility, stability...........y’all.
If j...l and his followers didn't know that myron wasn't a true leader and if he rejoined the vip they wont be doing all these sh...t leave the damn man along-the more you fight him the stronger he get live with it
BULL S..T.
WHERE A MAN BORN IS WHERE HE FROM.
Wars are destructive, leaving in their much casualties, pain, suffering, destruction........etc. The consequences of war takes a long time to heal if ever, if ever. It is one thing to fight Abdul, Raul, Sing Sing or Joe on the battle field but yet another painful thing to fight family members in the same household. However, if you sow thorn don’t expect to reap corn. The Machiavellian method may get one to the top yet another to stay there. One cannot lead if no one is following; poor followership leads to poor leadership.
The country is at crossroad and in critical needs of strong and sound leadership to position the territory on right path. The last 3 years have not been stable and productive years. This was evident by the underperformance before, during and after the hurricanes. Consequently, for the good of territory, the NDP needs to disband now and let the people choose a new government. The people must be more selective and deliberate as to whom they select to represent them; they must be engaged and hold elected and appointed members accountable and responsible. Vote the national interest, not self interest. Do not go in hibernation after election. Stay visible and engaged. By the way, disbanding is the patriotic thing to do to save the territory.
Virgin Islanders should not be giving one square inch of land to anyone.
People who come here to seek employment should get their pay but not the land or rights of others.
Walwyn and his ilk have nothing th loose in this regard. So he will be fighting to give virgin islanders hard earned land to others. This is not fair.