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‘NDP fooled the youths about jobs’- Rajah A. Smith

-The young businessman, youth leader & political activist said we did the ‘wrong thing’ last elections!
Youth leader, businessman and political activist Rajah A. Smith (right) has lambasted the Minister for Education Hon Myron V Walwyn for failing to deliver on his promise of jobs to the territory's youth population. Photo: VINO/File
Many persons that can be seen loitering daily at The Stickett in Long Look is indicative of the unemployment among the territory's youth. Photo: VINO/File
Many persons that can be seen loitering daily at The Stickett in Long Look is indicative of the unemployment among the territory's youth. Photo: VINO/File
Despite job fairs being held territory-wide, unemployment among youth remains high under the current National Democratic Party (NDP) administration. Photo: VINO/File
Despite job fairs being held territory-wide, unemployment among youth remains high under the current National Democratic Party (NDP) administration. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Youth leader, businessman and political activist Rajah A. Smith came out swinging at the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) in defense of the territory’s youth.

Mr Smith, while speaking on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) radio show ‘Let’s Talk’ on January 21, 2015 on ZBVI 780 AM, told the public that “the Minister for Education Myron V. Walwyn and the Deputy Premier held job fairs and promised jobs for the youth [but] the young people are still today looking for their promised jobs.”

He blasted the current Administration as he said “the youths were fooled by the NDP administration and will not be fooled again next elections…. young people want meaningful jobs.”

Youths want same as adults

The youth leader in an opening statement on the radio show said; “they want to start their lives also, they want to purchase a car, land, build a house, take a vacation with their young family, get all the things in life just like the older adults and to be fooled and used as a political football by Myron and the NDP is wrong and disrespectful.”

Walwyn blames the youth

The young businessman, while on the show, brought to the attention of the listeners another flip-flop by the controversial and unpopular Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Walwyn. Mr Smith said “recently Mr Walwyn said at a speech at the college that it’s the young people’s fault why they can’t get jobs, because they are not qualified.”

Mr Smith said, “I know many young people who have many skills; from college educated to skilled labourers who still cannot find jobs in the so called robust and booming economy.”

Lack of Opportunities for youths under NDP

The youth master Smith told radio listeners on the VIP show “the Government has taken away opportunities from our youths and I want to send a message to young people: Do not ever be fooled again… Never again! A vote for the VIP is a vote for increase funding for scholarships, private sector investment for jobs that you can live meaningful and productive lives, real opportunities to be entrepreneurs, so you do not have to go begging anyone or politicians for anything because you did the wrong thing.”

The show was hosted by VIP President Carvin Malone and included party boss Honourable Julian Fraser RA, (R3) and senior party member Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).

53 Responses to “‘NDP fooled the youths about jobs’- Rajah A. Smith”

  • 2chainz (22/01/2015, 08:20) Like (6) Dislike (29) Reply
    truuuuuuuuuuuuuu
    • ROGER RABBIT (22/01/2015, 10:05) Like (32) Dislike (9) Reply
      BOY GO SIT DOWN YOUR LITTLE YOUNG A..... POLITICS HAS TURNED INTO A BIG GAME IN TORTOLA..
      • @ ROGER RABBIT (22/01/2015, 13:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        yes i agree after the $40.00 minister, alvera and deloris were elected MONEY! MUSIC! Beaches to die for...
      • 2chainz (22/01/2015, 20:38) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        Roger Rabbit whether or not you like my opinion doesn't give you the right to call me names it's my opinion and i have a right to it because of freedom of speech, it makes you look petty and small next time you could simply as why i felt that way and I would be happy to explain
      • 2chainz (23/01/2015, 07:52) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
        stick and stones
      • 2chainz (23/01/2015, 09:06) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        haters going hate
      • paid (23/01/2015, 14:18) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        This is the craziest thing I have ever heard. Many of the youths today can't even read, write or count. They go to school, waste their time and come out looking meaningful jobs. Come on man, its disgusting and shameful. There are all these trust companies and you can count how many young adult men can actually hold the most junior position with commitment.
  • weed (22/01/2015, 08:26) Like (8) Dislike (37) Reply
    right right rajah
  • Looking on! (22/01/2015, 08:56) Like (22) Dislike (49) Reply
    One of the things I look for as a young lady just going to vote for the first is people who are genuine and 5 to 1 Roger I much more genuine that Mr. Myron..Roger has my vote and support a full 100%
    • @ Looking on! (22/01/2015, 13:54) Like (7) Dislike (23) Reply
      Well said....this man Walayn pushing his own personal agenda and will do so at the expense of his political party. The other parties would be mad to even consider his application for membership.
  • PONZI JOB SCHEME (22/01/2015, 09:26) Like (8) Dislike (30) Reply
    Everything about the NDO based on some scheme - even getting youths jobs got to be a scheme- what a party
  • wize up (22/01/2015, 09:29) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    why is VIP bent on remind us what we already know; it be good to hear some ideas (you know what plan they have for the future of these virgin island)
  • Insight! (22/01/2015, 09:31) Like (56) Dislike (17) Reply

    There are many who have benefited from Hon. Walwyn's initiatives to assist them in finding employment so don't try to throw cold water on what he has done. Find your own niche to get involved. THe youth are going to vote for him anyway, cause he already has that special bond with them.

  • Coney Island (22/01/2015, 09:31) Like (49) Dislike (5) Reply

    Boss the numbers are there for you to look at. Shortly after taking office the minister held a number of job fairs and workshops to prepare our kids for the job world, this was throughout the country. Take a look at how much people were employed after and get back to me?

  • ooooo (22/01/2015, 09:52) Like (3) Dislike (59) Reply
    the NDP have the youths cleaning dirty stinking drains, cutting bush and painting curb walls
    • wize up (22/01/2015, 10:38) Like (45) Dislike (1) Reply
      to ooooo; there is no bad way to make money; it's how you spend it; i rather have the youth do dirty work than have them go up and down using mask and guns or selling drugs; to ooooo; WTF have you done or what the !uck are you doing to help our youth other than print/talking dumb €uck...
    • hm (22/01/2015, 10:45) Like (46) Dislike (1) Reply
      So I guess this is new. I guess this just started happening since NDP got in power. Hm, I could tell u, u people are just something else. I guarantee u majority of the kids u see out there without jobs didn't even attend any of the job fairs. Do a survey and tell me how it went. Our young people of today just want everything fall in their laps and life just does not work like that. The minister did his half, its time we the young people meet him half way.
    • AND? (22/01/2015, 11:16) Like (48) Dislike (2) Reply
      And the VIP would just hand them checques to sit under a tree?
  • youth man (22/01/2015, 09:54) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
    I admire this youth rajah because he has gutz, he nah fraid plus hez a sacrificial lamb.
  • ccc (22/01/2015, 09:59) Like (14) Dislike (27) Reply
    Yet another reason why the ndp must go
    • @ccc (22/01/2015, 18:13) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
      Yet another reason why Rajah needs to go SIT DOWN!! Let he go run man..the talk will start then..Rajah represent who? Jokes me boi.
  • YOUTHZ (22/01/2015, 10:16) Like (14) Dislike (22) Reply
    WE ARE NOT DOING THAT THING AGAIN
  • facts (22/01/2015, 11:17) Like (32) Dislike (31) Reply
    Ndp hates youths, locals and island people
    • Who's left?? (22/01/2015, 13:35) Like (21) Dislike (1) Reply
      How did you come to this conclusion as this is pretty much the entire territory.
      So who does the NDP like and how can a government survive if it hates its entire popoulation?
      • . (23/01/2015, 00:47) Like (4) Dislike (17) Reply
        By creating a new voters list dominated by their expat cronies that they granted citizenship and voting rights to.
  • To Rajah (22/01/2015, 11:29) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please stop blogging and read what the people are saying so you can get a feel of what they think of you.
  • kids (22/01/2015, 11:54) Like (8) Dislike (28) Reply
    Yes them use the youths and mental people saying they going put them home fake NDP
  • resident (22/01/2015, 12:04) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
    @ Rajah I love when young persons a involve in the development of our country but when you ain't Reach know where and all you can do is point fingers is really sad ,feel bad for you bad start same stragidy
  • mother (22/01/2015, 12:51) Like (44) Dislike (9) Reply
    Mr Myron I would like to thank you for helping my two sons find jobs. Both are working over a year now.

    We the people know what all you have done since in office, you have our 12 family votes again.

    We took a chance and voted for you and we are happy we did.

    Do not mind the voices of a few who try to call you down.
    • @ mother (22/01/2015, 15:38) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply

      S...ia that is a good one...I see why mw renew your contract hahaha haha hah we will never be fooled again NEVER!!

    • ?? (22/01/2015, 20:53) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
      What about we mothers who cant say the same??
    • mother hen (22/01/2015, 23:06) Like (4) Dislike (18) Reply
      so called mother stop tell lies he only helps he family and friends and that is a fact
  • qc (22/01/2015, 13:18) Like (8) Dislike (51) Reply
    After reading this article i am going to vote for rajah
  • JVD (22/01/2015, 14:34) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    ENDORSED
  • JACK BE STILL (22/01/2015, 14:44) Like (11) Dislike (22) Reply
    the paid funny mand and NDP bloggers and their defenders are just bags of wind blowing deceit, despair, disputes, damnation and discord
    • @Jack be still (22/01/2015, 18:15) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
      So are you not a VIP blogger? a bad one at that so you are not worth the dime they are paying you so just run along JACK...
  • ...... (22/01/2015, 14:56) Like (33) Dislike (4) Reply
    Why this fat face, thick lip dude don't go sit down messon........
  • No endorsement (22/01/2015, 15:54) Like (24) Dislike (3) Reply
    Rajah you started out all wrong and for that you will not get my vote. the NDP did not fail the youths The youths are failing themselves when they decide they are going to drop out of school, when they decide they are not going to further their education. Saying you want a job and being qualified for a job is two different things. Rajah you are entering an arena that I am not sure you are ready for, please think carefully when you are going on the radio and speaking to the press. NEGATIVITY will not help.
  • No endorsement (22/01/2015, 15:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

    The NDP did not fail the youths The youths are failing themselves when they decide they are going to drop out of school, when they decide they are not going to further their education. Saying you want a job and being qualified for a job is two different things. 

  • NP (22/01/2015, 19:52) Like (0) Dislike (15) Reply
    Yes .atlease she can brag about the jobs he guve her 2 sons buy what about who didnt get jobs ndp is for the rich poor peole are sufferin under ndp .will never vote ndp again .ndp must go and i say ndp must go
    One out of 10 people can say you help them butcan that one put you in power .noooo.help all inneed not some
  • forward (22/01/2015, 23:31) Like (3) Dislike (25) Reply
    Mr. Smith we got your back but you will win-a-few, lose-a-few before the elections
  • bam (23/01/2015, 06:41) Like (2) Dislike (50) Reply
    Rajah going win the next elections
  • maty (23/01/2015, 07:48) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    When those same are given or called to be placed in a job they refused saying that they do not want to work there and they do not like that job, so what do u want the minister to do
  • wise up (23/01/2015, 08:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Listen and listen closely, no matter which party is in power, it will always be the same. That's what politics is all about. Persuading the general public with things they want to hear and never coming through with it.
  • vi (23/01/2015, 21:06) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    I agree totally that the young people are not being promised with jobs. I don't believe that you have to have the qualifications to get a certain job. I say this because I know people who are working in the government etc and have not a clue as to what they are doing, and I believe that they are lots of young people today that can have these same job oppurtunities. The young children should not have to be suffering like this, they want a good life to. Some youths today cannot afford to go and get their "higher education" right away. Give the young people a chance
    • Well Sah (28/01/2015, 15:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @vi HLSCC is free for all tolian so what sh*** are u talking about some youths cant afford to get higher education man shut up... yall tolians have life tooooo good
  • Biggs (24/01/2015, 14:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I could be wrong but I really think this boy pi..ing on tall grass


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