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NDP discriminates against VIP/Opp. held districts - PWD 2013 report

National Democratic Party Government has killed the petty contract system & denied Opposition led districts from getting any
November 17th, 2014 | Tags:
Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) (left) tabled on Monday November 10, 2014 the Public Works Department 2013 annual report which found that Opposition led districts were being starved for petty contracts, including that of Leader of the Opposition Hon Ralph T. O'Neal (R9) (right). Photo: VINO/File
The PWD Report shows that the First and Second districts, represented by Hon Andrew A. Fahie and Hon J. Alvin Christopher respectively, are among those starved for petty contracts. Photo: VINO/File
The PWD Report shows that the First and Second districts, represented by Hon Andrew A. Fahie and Hon J. Alvin Christopher respectively, are among those starved for petty contracts. Photo: VINO/File
The Dr. Orlando Smith (right) led NDP Administration discriminates against districts who have not voted for them in awarded of petty contracts according to the PWD 2013 Report now a public document. Under a Hon Julian Fraser RA, (left) lead VIP he has already pledged that no district will be left behind. Photo: VINO/File
The Dr. Orlando Smith (right) led NDP Administration discriminates against districts who have not voted for them in awarded of petty contracts according to the PWD 2013 Report now a public document. Under a Hon Julian Fraser RA, (left) lead VIP he has already pledged that no district will be left behind. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Public have heard the cries of the four Opposition Members for the past three years that they are denied getting any work for their districts and that if work is shared in their district most often they are not given the respect to be consulted.

It means that under the new National Democratic Party (NDP) culture if you excised your democratic right and vote for whomever you please and it’s not for an NDP candidate you will be discriminated against according to the Public Works Department 2013 Report.

This report was laid on the Table of the House of Assembly (HoA) by the Communications and Works Minister Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) on November 10, 2014 at the First Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Second HoA.

The PWD 2013 report shows that last year the district represented by Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal (R9), Honourable Julian Fraser RA, (R3), and Honourable Andrew A. Fahie all members of the Opposition Lead Virgin Islands Party (VIP), and Honourable J. Alvin Christopher (R2) of the People Empowerment Party (PEP) got little or no petty contracts from the ruling NDP.

No petty contracts for VIP Districts - 2013 PWD Report

On page 19 of the report it shows that a mere 33 petty contracts were issued with total expenditure amounted to Nine hundred thirty eight thousand, five hundred ninety seven dollars and fifty six cents ($938,597.56).

Of that amount of pretty contracts issued last year zero went to the ninth district (Virgin Gorda/Anegada) represented by Hon. O’Neal, and zero to the first district (West End, Carrot Bay, Zion Hill, Frenchman’s Cay, Little Apple Bay, etc) Represented by Hon. Fahie.

For the whole of 2013 both the 3rd district represented by VIP Chairman Honourable Julian Fraser got a mere 1 petty contract from the NDP with Hon J. Alvin Christopher the PEP Chairman getting only 2 for a whole year according the PWD 2013 Report.

Out of the 33 petty contracts issued last year Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Vanterpool took 11 of them for his fourth district while the fifth and six districts controlled by two NDP incumbents racked up 7 for the fifth and 6 for the six district.

The Opposition members have complained for years that since the NDP came to power in 2011 about the blatant lack of government work in their districts and how everything have became political and it appears from the PWD report the evidence is now there to support their claims.

A source close to the Opposition Virgin Islands Party told our news room this morning that under the VIP Administrations this have never happened as all districts were respected along with the District Representatives whether you voted NDP or VIP. “This new gang has certainly started a new and dangerous culture” he told our news room.

The person no longer in elective office said he remembered around 2010/11 when Hon O'Neal then Premier took a petty contract from one of his own At-Large members and give it to a then Opposition NDP member who represented a district.

When asked which member was that, he told us to “go do your research”.

NDP Killed Petty Contract System

It is no secret that the National Democratic Party is not a supporter of the petty contract system. Since coming to power in 2011 their spending on petty contracts has declined over the years.

For example according to the report in 2012 the NDP Administration spent some $6, 617, 509.11 on petty contracts but in 2013 that number went down to a mere $938, 597.56. This represents a $5.7 million drop in spending clearing showing that the current government does not see petty contracts that helps the regular contractor as a priority.

18 Responses to “NDP discriminates against VIP/Opp. held districts - PWD 2013 report”

  • asura (17/11/2014, 09:06) Like (24) Dislike (11) Reply
    then they asking me to give them another chance..imgaine Myron tell me to give Archie one...NEVER AGAIN! NEVER NDP MUST AND WILL GO!!!!!
    • facts man (17/11/2014, 13:07) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
      Is this really a fair analysis in how our government provides critical services, the amount of petty contracts from MCW.

      In the opposition districts, look at the Park and the basketball court in VG, these are major contracts which have delivered vital services. What about the ambulance boat for VG? In JVD, the emergency generator from EC and the various works by WSD to prepare for Biwater. In Anegada, the Lobsterfest to stimulate economic activities? What about roadworks under the CDB loan?

      Even in the Government held districts, it is major contracts - sewage, roadworks, Greenland stadium, East End harbor, drainage - under which major infrastructure and services are delivered.

      Let's not forget the national projects - Hospital, Cruise Pier, Phase 5 from EC.

      As an impartial observer, petty contracts even though the intentions are good, are just a political tool for campaigning and vote-influencing. Looking at the number of petty contracts is a very poor analysis of how things get done.
      • ehem (17/11/2014, 16:18) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        If petty contracts is a tool for campaigning and vote influencing would it not spell well that the government engage them for that purpose or is it that these district are to be left to grow fat with bush. This report clearly shows that the 4,5 and 6 district had definitely been engaged. This may well be a poor analysis but it clearly shows the disparity between the NDP areas and the VIP areas.
      • @ facts man (17/11/2014, 21:55) Like (4) Dislike (14) Reply
        Ok mvw you confirmed that the NDP hates petty contracts…good I now know what I need to do next election. And you also confirmed if you not in an NDP district you gets nothing!!! Good going we will go to the polls next time with our mouth push up and fire in our eyes and do a repeat of 2007
  • ooooo (17/11/2014, 09:41) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    i hope the people them see what's going on?
    • always (17/11/2014, 14:23) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
      Same thing the third rep was doing when he was in, tell me OOOOO ? What was the talk on the street why the 5th the lady from the east loose ? Wasn't all the contract going on at hog city.?
      • Foolishness (17/11/2014, 22:12) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
        I guess the hundreds of thousands spent on Hawks Nest Road wasn't Petty Contracts; I guess the hundreds of thousands spent on East End Sewag e wasn't Petty Contracts, and I also guess these projects were in the 3rd District
  • ... (17/11/2014, 10:24) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Voters in 1 2 3 @ 9 take notes
  • David (17/11/2014, 10:27) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    The BVI is being reduced to an "us vs them" fight. Neither party is talking about a long-term vision that is based on "We."
  • one eye (17/11/2014, 10:36) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    So mark only looking out for district 4 the beat goes on!
  • Shocked (17/11/2014, 12:26) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's shocking that it's only now this is being realized.
    • Hmm (19/11/2014, 20:49) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      it was realized long time but people now speaking out because they tired of the crappiness.
  • Umm....ok (17/11/2014, 21:57) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is criminal what the ND has done to VIP districts criminal but hold up there is another election
  • Gloria Fahie (18/11/2014, 05:32) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    We have no police station, no fire station and we get nothing in the first district where I live. Now you the public be the judge as to what is going on!
  • pow (18/11/2014, 10:53) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I live in the third district, and it seems that this district is not a part of the BVI. I have called for minimal services in my district and they don't even return your call. The Minister of CW bluffs you and make you look stupid with his phooney BS. The At Large candidates don't respond either, and I understand that they represent every body. A set of waste, they are useless. So yes, they are prejudices and discriminate against the districts where the Rep is a VIP. They need to stop their nonsense, and be a government for the people.,
  • On looker (19/11/2014, 18:41) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Mrs fahie u sound like a dammmmmnnn!!!! jackass.When vip were in , they should have done that,but no, thief our ,the people TeX money.don't let me start now please.Woman u sound sick.,hope u ain't look sick.


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